What to Look For When You’re Buying a Flea Collar

First off, make sure you buy a collar the right size for your Lab.

Choose a ‘large dog’ size for your full-grown dog. The collar needs to fit snugly to ensure good contact with the neck, but should still be loose enough to get a finger or two underneath.

Choose a long-lasting collar to get the most out of your purchase. Convenience is the number one reason to choose a flea collar; why would you want to change the collar more frequently than necessary?

Make sure to choose a collar that deals with both fleas and ticks to maximize our protection.

Avoid cheap collars that may use low-grade materials. Buckles and the collar itself need to be made of quality stuff to withstand an active Lab. A collar is useless if it won’t stay on your dog!

Check the box carefully to see what the active ingredients are. What you don’t want to find is Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP). TCVP is a neurotoxin that attacks the flea’s nervous system. While all insecticides should be handled with care, TCVP has been shown to be particularly unsafe for humans and animals alike.

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