The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar is a product of the Virbac Group. Virbac is an animal health company that was founded by a veterinarian in the year 1968.
Apparently, the company was founded to provide solutions to certain animal health issues to be used by everybody who has anything to do with animals; farm owners, veterinarians and even pet parents.
So, it doesn’t produce your regular pet products like leashes, harnesses and stuff. Rather it produces specialized products that cater for different pets and cater to different aspects of their health. We are talking dental products, skin care products, joint products and supplements and of course, parasiticides.
The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar is one of its pesticides, howbeit in the form of a collar. Now, the fact that the collar contains pesticide means that it is highly sensitive.
There are a number of instructions to pay attention to so be sure not to miss anything. Furthermore, because we will be going into specifics, we think you might want to take a look at this article on flea and tick control.
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Who Can Wear The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar?
Now, while this collar is referred to as preventive, it does more than prevent tick infestation, it rids the wearer of those they currently harbor.
This throws the floor open for basically any dog, doesn’t it? However, it is recommended that a dog younger than 12 weeks shouldn’t be wearing this collar.
Also, a dog that is on medication or a pregnant or lactating mother shouldn’t be wearing this collar. Well, except on recommendations of a veterinarian. Plus, this collar should never be worn on any other animal.
Features Of The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar
1. The Collar
The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar is basically a collar with a buckle and a tri glide. This collar is an 18 inch collar which you can adjust to fit smaller but definitely not larger.
The collar can bear a bit of water like splashes or even a little bit of rain. However, you’ll want to remove the collar before your dog has a bath or goes for a swim because too much water could impede the functioning of the collar.
Furthermore, after adjusting the collar and getting the appropriate length for your dog, cut off the excess and dispose of it properly. We’ll talk about its disposal soon.
2. Properties
This collar, as we’ve already stated, is both a tick preventive and destroying (for want of a better word) collar. Pay attention to the fact that this collar says tick not flea and tick. So, it doesn’t do anything to fleas, just ticks.
Furthermore, the collar works for 90 days and because it does not have magical powers, it will only work if the collar is on.
The collar cannot be refilled, just in case you were thinking about that. So, you’ll have to dispose of the collar after 90 days or sooner if you notice it has stopped working.
There is a possibility that the collar will lose its potency before the 90 day period if you are in an area that is prone to tick infestation.
Finally, this collar generally kicks off its work about 24 hours after it is worn.
3. Precautions
This is a very sensitive collar so pay close attention. First off, this collar can be harmful to other animals and humans alike. It should not come in contact with your eyes, skin or even your clothes.
So, when you want to put the collar around your dog, be sure to wear gloves, latex preferably. If the collar comes in contact with your skin be sure to wash thoroughly with water. And if you notice any irritation after washing up, visit a doctor.
Furthermore, do not combine this collar with any other kind of pesticide. If you’re going to be using this collar, that’s all you’ll need till the potency is exhausted.
Also, if you notice that your dog is having any form of reaction as a result of the collar, be sure to remove it straightaway. Wash him up (do not use a pesticidal soap or shampoo) and rinse him off with a lot of water. If symptoms persist, please consult your veterinarian.
Furthermore, be sure that this collar is snug around your dog’s neck such that he can’t get it off and somehow put it in his mouth. Also, pay attention to him, especially if you have more than one dog and they have the habit of biting on one another’s collar.
Be very careful because, according to the State of California, this collar has the potential to cause birth defect. So please, wash your hands thoroughly after using the collar.
4. Disposal
Remember we asked you to cut off the excess collar strap? Yea, when you do that, put the excess in the container that this collar comes in and dispose properly. Be sure that the collar cannot be removed by pets or kids.
Furthermore, when you’re done with the collar, wrap it in something like an old newspaper. Then dispose it the way you disposed the excess collar. On last thing, do not reuse the container that this collar comes in.
Is The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar User Friendly?
The collar is actually a user friendly collar. You will be good if you follow the instructions carefully. However, a little help from your veterinarian is so not out of place.
Pros Of The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar
1. Smells Nice Enough
This collar doesn’t have that strong chemical smell. In fact, it has a hint of mint smell that should make it easy to live with your dog when he is wearing this collar.
2. Works Well Enough
What more can we say? The collar works well enough in preventing a tick infestation. The ticks cannot burrow into the coat of a wearer, making it easier to get rid of them.
Cons Of The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar
First of all, this collar gets rid of and prevents only ticks, no fleas. So, you’ll have to get something else for your dog if they have a flea infestation problem. And of course, he can’t wear both at the same time.
Also, you’ll have to take off this collar when your dog wants to have a bath or take a swim.
Alternative Options To The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar
Option For Bigger Dogs
Virbac Preventive Collar
Unlike our featured collar, the Virbac Preventive Collar is a 25 inch collar. So, it should fit some big dogs well.
This collar is obviously from the same brand that produced our featured collar. So, everything that applies to our featured collar applies to the Virbac Preventive Collar too. Everything from properties and precautions to disposal.
Flea And Tick Control
Areva Flea And Tick Prevention Collar
If you want something that will take care of both the fleas and the ticks, try the Areva Flea And Tick Prevention Collar.
It works for 5 months which is longer than the 3 months that our featured collar offers. Apparently, the collar contains herbal treatments instead of chemicals. So, it is supposed to be a safer option. Also, the Areva Flea And Tick Prevention Collar is both waterproof and rainproof.
However, this collar costs more than our featured collar.
Opposite Spectrum
Frontline Plus Flea And Tick Treatment
The Frontline Plus Flea And Tick Treatment is our opposite spectrum because it isn’t a collar. The treatment comes in applicators. You are supposed to apply the entire content of one applicator on one spot on your dog’s skin not the fur.
The Frontline Plus Flea And Tick Treatment comes in three doses and each dose lasts for about 1 month. Like the collar treatment, this should not be used on any other animal aside dogs.
Comparison Table
Virbac Preventive Tick Collar
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Virbac Preventive Collar
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Areva Flea And Tick Prevention Collar
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Frontline Plus Flea And Tick Treatment
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| Form | Collar | Collar | Collar | Drop |
| Duration | 3 months | 3 months | 5 months | 3 doses for 3 months |
What People Think About The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar
Pet parents really like the Virbac Preventive Tick Collar. Though, there are those that would have preferred for the collar to take care of and prevent both fleas and ticks.
Our Take
The Virbac Preventive Tick Collar does work. And if your dog doesn’t exactly have issues with fleas, you could try it out.
