Preventic Collars

Preventic Collars use a unique compound as a specific tickicide to provide ongoing protection for dogs from the deadly Paralysis Tick (Ixodes Holocyclus).

Preventic collars use slow release technology that allows the active ingredient to be slowly released from the collar over 2 months at a consistent rate every day. The collar prevents the attachment of paralysis ticks during this period.

The collars use the active ingredient amitraz.  Amitraz migrates on the skin and hair of the dog. The ingredient is slowly released from the moment the collar is fitted to the dog and diffuses over the dog within 24 hours. Preventic collars remain effective for two months.

Preventic is not an insecticide; therefore other means must be used for flea control. Amitraz inhibits the tick from "feeding" on dogs: the tick’s sharp, barbed mouth parts become paralysed and cannot pierce the skin.

To correctly fit the collar you should be able to fit two or three fingers between the collar and the dogs neck. If it is attached too tightly the collar may irritate the dog's skin.

Bathing a dog will take away the fats that the amitraz. So it will take 24-48 hours for the levels of amitraz to get back up to the original levels.