I stopped using flea collars altogether once I read of the constant chemical build-up of insecticide was carried by the dog's body, whether he had fleas or not. When Tibbe got bad fleas after staying at a family member's home for 3 days when our area's power was out, the vet treated him and I washed or trashed his old toys, beds, blankets, throw pillows from the couch, etc. and daily cleaned the floors. I just can't stand the idea of a potent insecticide constantly being on, in my dog and myself!
__________________  Jeanie and Tibbe One must do the best one can. You may get some marks for a very imperfect answer: you will certainly get none for leaving the question alone. C. S. Lewis |