anti parasite collars for dogs

[trooper]

Re MAX BIOCIDE collars for dogs;
I recently visited a local pet shop for a paraband type collar and was offered the brand shown above.
There is little hard information on the packaging and no leaflet inside but I was assured it was proof against fleas, ticks and importantly sandflies. At a price of 15tl each it seemed a good buy.

Upon researching the product on line it is almost certainly not effective against the dread sandfly. Only paraband and one other brand (which I can't remember) is. It is cheap but unless I am very mistaken not in the same class as the more expensive paraband.

Having lost two dogs last year because of Leashmeniasis (caused by sandflies) I know how important it is to protect against.

Do your own research by all means but my advice to dog owners is pay the extra.

[Owl Lady]

Always have done and always will. You only get what you pay for!! Thanks for advising those that may not be aware!

[Royalcorpsoftranspor]

Do you know if they do them for cats.

[Owl Lady]

Yes, but not sure what the brand name is. I am sure someone will tell you on here.

[rowan]

the same brand does one for cats. The collars protect against ticks, fleas and mosquitos. Having spoken to the manufacturer (bt e mail) they do not say they cover against sand-fly, just as I have stated. Hope this is helpful

[surfmeetseast]

Thanks for info