Using flea collars for fetlock mites

[EQUISCENE]

I read on another forum about the successful use of dog flea collars put on horse fetlocks and it preventing them from being chewed by summer mites. I have a problem with this on one of my horses with white socks every summer and just wondered if anyone here has tried it?

 

[Tinypony]

No, but what a simple idea that might be worth a try! It wouldn't cost much to give it a go would it?

 

[Twinkley Lights]

I will watch this thread with interest.

 

[**Vanner**]

If they are fliprinol based they should work. I'd be worried my boy would remove and eat them!

 

[Tegan]

Hi. I have used them for feather mites on the recommendation of our vet. Must admit we did dectomax injections aswell so can't say what effect they had but they certainly did no harm. We put them in loosely enough to get a couple of fingers between collar and leg and used the plastic ones. Rode etc with them on with no problems. Just took them off to wash legs and for shows.

 

[jinglejoys]

Just be careful the horse isn't allerglc like some cats/dogs or you might end up with a nasty reaction

 

[EQUISCENE]

No, but what a simple idea that might be worth a try! It wouldn't cost much to give it a go would it?

That was my thinking exactly!

 

[EQUISCENE]

Hi. I have used them for feather mites on the recommendation of our vet. Must admit we did dectomax injections aswell so can't say what effect they had but they certainly did no harm. We put them in loosely enough to get a couple of fingers between collar and leg and used the plastic ones. Rode etc with them on with no problems. Just took them off to wash legs and for shows.

Interesting thanks Tegan - I was thinking of using the rubber ones with a bit of stretch, hopefully if I apply them sensibly they shouldn't damage her skin, I want to leave them on for the duration of the summer, I can keep a close eye on her as she lives next to our house.

 

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One of our cats went into depression with these collars and the other 2 became lethal. When the collars were removed all the symptons went. It happened both times I tried them. Just watch out for side effects.

 

[TheresaW]

My vet has just suggested these for my mare who has had a terrible mite problem. Will be clipping her legs and putting them on later this week. Vet did recommend just putting on one leg to start in case of any reactions.

 

[MLP_Freddie]

OMG - what a brilliant idea. I've been trying to work gold label louse powder into my cob's legs and generally end up with more over me than him.

 

[Custard Cream]

The problem with flea collars is they aren't strong enough to kill cat and dog fleas never mind feather mites. There's a reason you can buy them over the counter! I'm very surprised vets have recommended them as every vet I've known has said what a waste of money they are.

 

[Kallibear]

It's easier and effective to just buy a couple pipettes of dog flea and tick spot on (has to be fipronell). Takes seconds and lasts months.

 

[hayinamanger]

The problem with flea collars is they aren't strong enough to kill cat and dog fleas never mind feather mites. There's a reason you can buy them over the counter! I'm very surprised vets have recommended them as every vet I've known has said what a waste of money they are.

I agree, flea collars are ineffective on small aimal fleas, so how can they possibly kill the virtually indestructive chorioptic mange mite, which burrows into the skin?