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Foresto collar - how does it work?
Foresto collar is an innovative product that provides protection for dogs and cats against parasites (ticks and fleas). It works according to the principle of continuous secretion of small doses of active ingredients for continuous animal protection.
The active ingredients are included in the polymer matrix Foresto collar. Small doses of active ingredients are released from the collar and absorbed into the fatty layer of the skin and hair of dogs and cats.
The active ingredients are quickly distributed over the entire surface and thus protect the animal for a period of eight months.
Why is protecting dogs and cats from ticks so important?
One of the biggest reasons for tick prevention is to keep your pet healthy and comfortable. Diseases carried by ticks cause many ailments and pains.
The health of your pet is the main reason to protect it from ticks. Some diseases caused by ticks can cause long-term health problems for the dog. Although antibiotics can clear up some infections, it is important to be aware that the drugs do not completely destroy the infection. This means that the disease may recur, even after many years. Some long-term effects of tick-borne infections include canine ehrlichiosis, which can cause total or partial blindness.
Tick prevention will help you reduce the further costs, worries and problems associated with treating tick-borne diseases in dogs and cats. An infected animal may require weeks or even months of treatment. It is better to prevent exposure to ticks as a preventive measure, than to treat already serious diseases that may arise.
Diseases carried by ticks can be deadly for your pet. Infection with Lyme disease can cause potential kidney failure.
Which diseases can be transmitted by ticks in dogs and cats?
- borreliosis
- zoonosis
- babeziosis (piroplasmosis)
- tularemia
- hemobartonellosis
- tick paralysis
- anaplasmosis
- Ehrlichiosis
Ticks and tick diseases can be transmitted to other animals and humans
Ticks easily switch from one pet to another. If you notice symptoms in one, it is recommended that you also treat the others with a medication that can control the tick infestation. Don't forget the dogs and cats that don't spend a lot of time outdoors.
Research by Jones et al found that pets can transfer ticks into the home and subsequently to other dogs and cats or even humans. Overall, households with pets were reported to have a 1.83x higher risk of tick-borne diseases and a 1.49x higher risk of ticks being transmitted to humans.
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How to protect your dog or cat from ticks?
Choose a suitable anti-tick medicine
The most important step in the fight against ticks is prevention. Use an effective product to protect your dog or cat from ticks throughout the year. Use a product like the Foresto collar, which repels and kills ticks and as a result helps prevent tick-borne diseases.
Tick protection collar:
Pros:
- long period of operation (several months)
- resistance to weather and water
- it already works before the tick bite
- also protects against fleas
Cons:
- Some dogs and cats are not used to wearing collars, so make sure the collar is properly fitted and check every day for signs of discomfort for the first few weeks
Tablet:
Pros:
- quick and easy operation
- less potential for misuse
Cons:
- only works after a tick bite
- possibility of vomiting (owners must ensure regular consumption of tablets and check that the dog has not vomited them)
Tick spray:
Pluses:
- fast operation
- it works preventively even before the tick bite
Cons:
- application to the entire coat of the animal is required
- more opportunities for misapplication
- long application process
Shampoo:
Pros:
- kills the tick on contact, so that a tick bite is not necessary to poison it
- allows owners to quickly target ticks
- many also work against fleas
Cons:
- only works for washing time
- does not provide preventive protection
Check your dog and cat regularly for ticks
Any pet, especially one that likes to be outside and walk through tall grass or thick bushes, should be checked for ticks from time to time, focusing on the neck area (especially under the collar), head, ears, legs and between the fingers.
Grab the found tick with small tweezers at the base where it has burrowed into the skin and carefully remove it using a steady, firm upward motion. After removing the tick from the skin, place it in a container or plastic bag and contact your veterinarian. Use a small amount of alcohol or antiseptic to treat the affected area of your dog's or cat's skin after removal.
It is difficult to detect a tick bite when the tick falls off on its own after feeding. Tick bites often don't itch, so you probably won't know your pet has been bitten unless you see the tick or your dog or cat starts showing signs of poisoning. infections.
Be aware of the locations where ticks often congregate
Ticks are most often found in kennels, forests, parks, pastures, litter or home gardens. They can also live in your home. Long grasses, bushes and forests are an excellent environment for ticks.
Make sure to protect your home and garden from ticks
Look for places in your garden where benches might be found. Overgrown bushes and patches of tall grass can be a breeding ground for ticks, so manage them with regular mowing, weeding or trimming.
Place a barrier of wood chips or gravel between lawns and wooded areas and around patios and playgrounds. This will limit the migration of ticks into domestic and recreational areas.
Remove all old furniture, mattresses or trash from the yard where benches can hide.
How do we prevent fleas from settling on our pets?
- Limit the time your pet spends outdoors.
- Limit contact with wild and stray animals.
- Bath and brush pets regularly.
- Check regularly for fleas.
- Talk to your vet about flea control products that are right for your pet.
- Treat pets against fleas all year round to remove adult fleas and prevent new ones from hatching and breeding.
If you are looking for a simple way to protect your pet, using a Foresto collar is the ideal choice. The anti-parasite collar protects your pet not only from ticks, but also from itchy and annoying flea bites.
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