Here’s the situation: my cat has been wearing a Seresto collar for just under a month now. No issues at all until now; however, this afternoon, after getting back from a week away, I’ve found some crusty scabs on the little guy's neck, right where the collar sits. I’ve taken the collar off just to be safe.
Given it’s been really hot lately, is it possible the heat caused this? And more importantly, could it be an allergy to the collar? (My vet once mentioned that a patient’s dog had a reaction after getting too close to a barbecue... and it has been SWELTERING these past few days). Does anyone have any advice on how to help it heal up? "His Lordship" has already blown my vet budget for the month with his pesky paw, so I’d really like to avoid another trip if I can... (He doesn’t seem bothered by it and isn’t scratching the area, which looks healthy enough from what I can tell).
Anyway, thanks in advance for any help! >
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Hi,
For fleas and ticks, use diatomaceous earth. It’s a 100% natural product that’s highly effective and budget-friendly too.
Have a nice day.
Hi @Dokcman, yes you’re right, diatomaceous earth is great, but how do you apply it to the cat? I use it too, by putting some in their beds. I use a gauze pad to rub it onto their necks under the fur. But how often should I do it?
Hi @Josiane,
It’s really simple: just put your cat in the shower tray or the bath, sprinkle it on well while massaging it in, leave it for a few minutes and then give them a brush afterwards. You can repeat this every 3 weeks.
For fleas and ticks, use diatomaceous earth. It’s a 100% natural product, really effective and budget-friendly too.
Have a good day.
Hi Dokcman, yes you're right, diatomaceous earth is great, but how do you actually apply it to the cat? I use it too, by putting some in their beds. I use a gauze pad to apply it to their neck, under the fur. But how often should I do it?
Anyway, I called my vet just in case :p. He advised me to take the collar off (already done) and wait until the weather cools down and the cat's wound has healed before putting it back on (which is what I was planning to do anyway). So, no Frontline for the cat for now, as it definitely wouldn't be a good mix :). (Plus, if the product got into the wound and entered the bloodstream, I reckon it would end badly). So, topic closed and thanks for your suggestions!
Hi there,
For fleas and ticks, try using diatomaceous earth. It’s a 100% natural product that’s really effective and budget-friendly too.
Have a good day.
I was actually thinking of switching to a more convenient option, like those all-in-one tablets or spot-ons. At the moment, I’ve still got some wormer and Comfortis left, so I’d like to finish them off before moving on to something else (every little helps, haha!). The only remaining issue is ticks—since my cat loves spending his days outside, no matter how much I check him every evening, you can never be too careful with those nasty things. So, is there no solution specifically for ticks?
Hi, spot-on treatments are for fleas, and mixing all these different products together probably isn't a great idea. It’s much better to use an all-in-one treatment that covers fleas and ticks. There are also spot-ons that treat worms as well. Broadline, which you can get from the vet, covers all of that and is better value if you buy it in packs of three. You just apply one a month. Using a collar on top of that really isn't wise, and collars can be dangerous if they get caught on something.
Thanks, I’ll look into magnesium chloride then :).
Anyway, my cat isn't being treated for ticks at the moment (the collar was mainly for that). Since he takes Comfortis every month for fleas, is it okay to also use a Frontline spot-on so he’s protected against ticks as well?
Good evening. If it’s irritated, it’s definitely for the best that you’ve taken it off. I’ve seen photos of cats with their necks actually ripped open because of that collar. Personally, it’s put me right off ever recommending them. For the irritation, a handy little remedy is magnesium chloride; it’s really cheap at the chemist’s. Just dissolve one sachet in a litre of water and apply it once or twice a day. It’ll soothe the itching and help it heal up properly.
