The 10 Best Flea Collars for Cats

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If your cat spends more time scratching than snoozing, it might be time to face up to the possibility that your feline friend has a bad case of fleas. At some point or another, most cats get them, and while they’re an annoyance and certainly not something anyone would willingly invite into their home, they’re easy enough to tackle with the right products. If you want to get rid of your cat’s flea problem once and for all, check out our pick of the 10 best flea collars for cats.

10. Sobaken Flea Collar for Cats

The Sobaken Flea Collar for Cats offers effective flea and tick prevention for cats and kittens from the age of 8 months and over. The adjustable, one-size-fits-all fit makes it a great option for small, medium, and large cats alike. As it’s waterproof, you don’t need to worry if your cat decides to take a stroll in the rain. Along with protecting your own cat, you’ll also be helping to save other cats with your purchase – for every collar sold, Sobaken donates a portion of the revenue to animal welfare organizations.

9. Hartz Ultra Guard Flea and Tick for Cat and Kitten Collar

As 10bestreviewz.com notes, the Hartz Ultra Guard Flea and Tick for Cat and Kitten Collar comes with a number of advantages, including the fact that it can be worn simultaneously with your cat’s regular collar. It’s also waterproof, so won’t lose any of its efficiency if your cat decides to dunk their head in the water bowl. It can be used on cats and kittens from the age of 12 weeks and over. It promises to kill and repel fleas and ticks, along with preventing flea eggs from hatching, for 7 months.

8. Sentry PuurScriptions Flea & Tick Collar for Cats

Sentry PuurScriptions Flea & Tick Collar for Cats offers effective protection against fleas and ticks for 6 months, and against mosquitos for one month. As it contains an insect growth regulator that interrupts the life cycle of eggs and larvae, it offers an effective treatment against existing infestations for 3 months. Although it’s only suitable for cats over the age of 6 months, its adjustable sizing makes it a suitable option for adult cats of all sizes.

7. Vet’s Best Flea and Tick Repellent Collar for Cats

If you want to treat an existing flea infestation, this collar won’t do the job alone. It will, however, make sure no fleas or ticks return in the future. It works with the use of essential oils (primarily cedarwood and peppermint) which have been carefully selected to be as much of a deterrent to pests as possible. It comes in the form of a breakaway collar that can be safely used on cats and kittens of any size over the age of 4 months.

6. Adams Plus Flea and Tick Collar

Named one of the best value flea collars on the market by excitedcats.com, this quick release breakaway collar is ideal for cats that like to run around in the treetops. If the cat gets caught on a branch, the collar will simply break away, eliminating any risk to their wellbeing. In addition to offering excellent protection against fleas and ticks, it will also help keep your cat free from flea eggs and tick larvae.

5. Zodiac Breakaway Flea and Tick Collar for Cats

As bestreviews.com notes, the Zodiac Breakaway Flea and Tick Collar for Cats is designed with your cat’s safety in mind with a breakaway buckle which will quickly release if it gets caught. It’s designed to work on contact, offering immediate and lasting protection from fleas and ticks for up to 7 months.

4. Hartz UltraGuard PlusFlea & Tick Collar for Cats with Reflect-X Shield

Hartz makes numerous flea collars, and while the Hartz UltraGuard PlusFlea & Tick Collar for Cats with Reflect-X Shield is relatively similar to its other options in terms of efficacy, it comes with the added advantage of a reflective coating that can reflect light up to 450 feet away at night. The function is designed to help make your cat more visible to (and by extension, safer from) passing cars. It provides full-body protection from fleas and ticks for up to 7 months for cats 12 weeks and older. It’s also effective against flea eggs and tick larvae. If your cat already has a collar, it can be worn safely alongside it.

3. Only Natural Pet EasyDefense Collar Tag

Named one of the best flea collars on the market by spots.com, Only Natural Pet EasyDefense Collar Tag is made to meet human-grade standards using environmentally sustainable methods. Although it will only repel fleas and other pests rather than kill current infestations, it can be used in conjunction with the company’s shampoo to treat existing fleas. It works by emitting frequencies that have been shown to be an irritant to pests, encouraging them to keep as far away from your cat as possible. As an additional perk, it’s encoded with frequencies that work in tandem with your pet’s own frequencies to help support their immune system.

2. Seresto Flea Collar for Cats

Seresto Flea Collar for Cats has the advantage of being available without a prescription, and of being safe for use on kittens and cats from the age of 10 weeks and over. Its flea-busting properties come from the active ingredients Imidacloprid (10%) and Flumethrin (4.5%). It promises to kill existing fleas in as little as 24 hours and ticks within 48 hours. With continued use, it will help keep your cat free from fleas, flea larvae, ticks, lice, and mites. It’s waterproof so won’t become less effective if it gets splashed, and comes with a 100% money-back guarantee if it fails to deliver on its promises.

1. Parenda Flea and Tick Collar For Cats

Parenda Flea and Tick Collar For Cats offers 8 months of safe and effective protection against fleas, ticks and other external parasites. The collar comes with an emergency breaking point for enhanced safety. It can be easily adjusted to fit cats of almost any size. Thanks to its waterproof design, it’s suitable for outdoor cats and won’t lose any efficacy in rain or snow. Its made from a proprietary blend of essential oils, making it an excellent option for cat parents who prefer an all-natural approach to flea control.