What is the Preventic Amitraz Tick Collar for Dogs ?
The Preventic Amitraz Tick Collar for Dogs kills and detaches ticks. As long as your pet is wearing the collar, prevention lasts for up to three months. Preventic Tick Collars also prevent new ticks from attaching and feeding within 48 hours after application. It contains amitraz, an ingredient that kills and detaches ticks for up to 90 days, including the Amercian Dog Tick, Brown Dog Tick, Lone Star Tick and the Deer Tick (the major carrier of Lyme disease).
For: Dogs (12 weeks of age or older)
Benefits:
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Contains amitraz to kill and detach ticks for up to 90 days
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Kills ticks carrying tick-borne diseases such as Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever
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Reaches full effectiveness within 48 hours of application
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Over 97% effectiveness against ticks for up to three months
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Water resistant
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Available in 2 sizes
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Safe when used as directed
How it works:
The ingredient amitraz is an antiparasitic drug. It rapidly paralyzes the ticks mouth parts before killing the tick, preventing attachment of the tick and preventing the transmission of disease. On animals, it is used to control ticks, mites, lice, and other animal pests. It works to kill Deer Ticks, which can be found mainly in the North and South East regions, the Brown Dog Tick, located across the entire U.S., the Lone Star Tick, located in the Southern U.S. and the American Dog Tick, which can be found mostly in the Midwest and North and South East regions.
Cautions:
The Preventic Tick Collar contains Amitraz, a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), and should not be used on pets being given any other MAOI such as Anipryl or selegiline. Humans taking MAOI medications or who are diabetic should use this product with caution and should wash hands thoroughly after applying the collar. Use rubber gloves when putting the Preventic Tick Collar on your pet.
What is the most important information I should know about Preventic Collar: Preventic Collar is a non prescription product for use on dogs. Preventic Collar contains a monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI) and should not be used on pets being given any other MAOI. Use rubber gloves when putting the Preventic Collar on the pet. Do not use Preventic Collar on dogs less than 12 weeks of age. Humans taking MAOI medications such as Parnate, Nardil or selegiline or who are diabetic should use this product with caution and should wash hands thoroughly after applying the collar.
What is Preventic Collar: Preventic Collar, contains the monoamine oxidase inhibitor (MAOI), Amitraz, and is used to kill and detach ticks on dogs 12 weeks of age and older only. Preventic Collar is effective within 24 hours of application and the effects last for up to 3 months. Preventic Collar is available in lengths of 18 inches for dogs up to 60 lbs, and 25 inches for dogs over 60 lbs.
What should I discuss with my veterinarian before applying Preventic Collar to my pet: Preventic Collar should not be used if the pet is taking another MAOI such as Anipryl, Selegiline, or meperidine. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is diabetic or has any other medical conditions. Tell your veterinarian if your pet is pregnant or lactating.
How should this product be used: Use this product exactly as directed on the package. If you do not understand the directions ask the pharmacist or veterinarian to explain them to you. Apply the collar by placing around the dog's neck tightly enough that the collar is in contact with the dog's skin. Buckle the collar and trim off the excess. Remove the collar before bathing the pet and reapply when the pet is dry. Keep this product away from children and pets.
What happens if I miss giving a dose: Not applicable.
What happens if I overdose the pet: Seek emergency veterinary medical treatment. Symptoms of Preventic Collar overdose include incoordination, depression, high blood sugar levels, slow heart rate, decreased body temperature or death.
What should I avoid while using Preventic Collar on my pet: Do not use Preventic Collar on dogs less than 12 weeks of age. Consult a veterinarian before using the Preventic Collar on debilitated, aged, medicated, pregnant or nursing animals. Do not use Preventic Collar on dogs using other MAOI's such as Anipryl, selegiline, tricyclic antidepressants such as clomipramine or Clomicalm, SSRI's such as fluoxetine. Humans taking MAOI's or who are diabetic should use caution applying the collar.
What are the possible side effects of Preventic Collar: If any of the following serious side effects occur, stop giving Preventic Collar and seek emergency veterinary medical attention; an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; swelling of the lips, tongue or face; hives). Remove the collar at the first sign of irritation or adverse reaction. Other side effects may also occur. Talk to your veterinarian about any side effect that seems unusual or bothersome to the animal.
What other drugs will affect Preventic Collar: Before giving Preventic Collar tell your veterinarian if your pet is also taking fluoxetine, clomipramine or meperidine or if your pet is using another MAOI. Talk to your veterinarian or pharmacist before giving any prescription or over the counter medicines.
Where can I get more information: Your pharmacist has additional information about Preventic Collar written for health professionals that you may read.
Directions:
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Preventic Tick Collar kills and detaches ticks and also prevents new ticks from attaching within 48 hours after applying the collar.
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Preventic Tick Collar is for use on dogs only. Do not use on cats.
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When the Preventic Tick Collar is worn, prevention lasts for up to 3 months.
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Do not use on dogs being given MAOi’s (Anipryl, Selegiline), tricyclic antidepressants (clomipramine, Clomicalm, acepromazine, amitriptyline), and SSRI’s (fluoxetine, Reconcile, Prozac).
Tip: Wear rubber gloves when putting the Preventic Tick Collar on pet. Remove collar before bathing the pet and reapply when pet is dry. Do not use the Preventic collar on dogs less than 12 weeks of age. Do not use on dogs taking antidepressants.
Dosage:
Pet
Weight
Dosage
Dogs: (over 12 weeks of age)
All weights (Up to 18 inch neck)
Apply an 18” collar tightly enough that the collar is in contact with the dog’s skin. Buckle the collar and trim off the excess. Check the collar periodically to make sure it has not loosened, and re-adjust as necessary. Once applied, do not remove the collar (except while bathing) as the continual effect of the active ingredient may be interrupted. Bathing your dog may remove the active ingredient from the skin and haircoat. Once the collar is placed back on your dog, it becomes effective in 24 hours
All weights (Neck over 18 inches)
Apply a 25” collar tightly enough that the collar is in contact with the dog’s skin. Buckle the collar and trim the excess. Check the collar periodically to make sure it has not loosened, and re-adjust as necessary. Once applied, do not remove the collar (except while bathing) as the continual effect of the active ingredient may be interrupted. Bathing your dog may remove the active ingredient from the skin and haircoat. Once the collar is placed back on your dog, it becomes effective in 24 hours
Cats:
Horses:
Storage: Store this product in original package at room temperature away from water and food. Dispose of expired collar in original pouch.
Preventic Amitraz Tick Collar for Dogs 18" For Dogs Up to 60 lbs:
Active Ingredients
Amitraz: CAS#33089-61-1
9.0%
Preventic Amitraz Tick Collar for Dogs 25" For Dogs Over 60 lbs:
Active Ingredients
Amitraz: CAS#33089-61-1
9.0%
Preventic Tick Collar for Dogs
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5
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Not effective
I read a lot of the reviews and also got a positive recommendation from a friend who has two large dogs. My two large dogs are strictly outside dogs. I was really hoping that this collar would help. But I pick ticks off of them daily. I will try to go back to the topical treatments though I really prefer not to. Totally disappointed.
05/17/2012
Just won't work.
I bought this collar 2 weeks ago hoping it would help keep the ticks off my Chesapeake Bay Retriver but it has yet to work. I find myself picking them off him daily, even from around the collar! I followed the directions but it just wont work. Maybe his coat is just too curly for it to be effective? I don't know, but I'm definitely not happy with this.
05/15/2012
Great product
This collar is 50% more expensive than the pet store brands but well worth the price. It is the most effective non-topical flea and tick deterrent we have found. Our pet sleeps near the children so lack of odor is a big plus. My Vet uses this product on his dogs as well. We went from finding 3-5 ticks per day on our pet and carpets to zero within 24 hours. Get the larger size as the smaller dog sizing seems a bit optimistic.
05/15/2012
finally!
We were pulling several ticks off our Golden Retriever no matter what flea/tick application we used. It's been a week with the collar and NO ticks!! We also have seen no change in behavior which i was nervous about after reading the reviews.
05/14/2012
Works but not for long!
Really did work, but it's been about 5 weeks and starting last week I started finding ticks on my 25 pound Corgi. Probably still the best collar on the market but be prepared to purchase 1 a month which is quite expensive.
05/09/2012
I read if you use k9 advantix II you need to keep cats seperated for 24 hours. I need flea and tick prevention for my dogs where I live and don't want to rick poisoning my Ragdoll. Is the product safe if a cat or even if the dogs bite at it?
Preventic Tick Collars are safe for the cat to come in contact with your dog. As for biting of the collar that is not safe. The collar should be placed on your dogs neck snug enough where he is comfortable but not where he is able to bite it.
Will handling the dog which is wearing the collar also a problem for diabetics? Our dog wears the collar all the time and is in the bed with us; will this cause harm to any of us?
Humans taking MAOI medications or who are diabetic should use this product with caution and should wash hands thoroughly after applying the collar. Use rubber gloves when putting the Preventic Tick Collar on your pet. Our pharmacist recommends consulting with your veterinarian to see if it is okay for your dog to sleep in the bed with you while wearing the collar because it contains Amitraz.........
If you know when your dog is going swimming, remove the collar and replace it when he is done. My dogs go lake wading during the day and get thier collars back on at night: this method seems to work fine. If the collar gets soaked, I think all bets are off.
This information sheet is for educational purposes only and is intended to be a supplement to, and not a substitute for, the expertise and professional judgment of your veterinarian. The information is NOT to be used for diagnosis or treatment of your pet. You should always consult your own veterinarian for specific advice concerning the treatment of your pet. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, allergic reactions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for your pet. It is not a substitute for a veterinary exam, and it does not replace the need for services provided by your veterinarian. Note: Any trademarks are the property of their respective companies.
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