What's the best flea prevention for cats, and do natural collars work?
Updated On September 23rd, 2025
What do you think about "natural" flea collars for cats as a substitute for those made with insecticides? What cat flea collar do you recommend, if any?
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Published on May 29th, 2018
Unfortunately, there is no evidence that any of these "natural" alternatives work well for fleas, and I have never seen any of my clients have much success with them. If you want to use a flea collar, I would recommend the Seresto collar - it's safe and non-toxic, and is usually quite effective for both fleas and ticks.
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In short: They do not work. I suggest you do not use flea collars on your cat as there is always the danger of the cat getting hung up with the collar somewhere and getting hurt. The best would be to use a spot on for cats. There are many brands and you can search for : " Flea prevention spot ons for cats" in your browser.
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Published on June 7th, 2020
The only flea collars on the market that I've found to be both safe and effective are the Seresto collars. The other flea collars at best don't work, or at worst, can cause some pretty toxic reactions. With any of the collars, it's always best to wash your hands well if you touch them. The safety margin for these collars is pretty variable depending on active ingredients and carrier mechanism in the collar. Other good flea treatment/prevention options for cats include topical medications, such as Advantage (available over the counter), or Bravecto or Revolution (prescription-based from your veterinarian).
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