ShengKou Flea and Tick Collar for Cats, 13.8 in (2 Packs), Waterproof, Includes comb and tweezers

This cat flea and tick collar comes as a 13.8 in strip in a 2-pack, so two grey polyethylene collars arrive together with a flea comb and tick remover tweezers. The manufacturer describes the collar as adjustable to fit any sized cat, with any leftover length cut off.

The citronella oil blend listed on the collar

The label lists citronella oil together with cinnamon oil, garlic oil, lemongrass oil and thyme oil. One fact sheet line names citronella essential oil as the only ingredient, so the oil blend above is the fuller list to go by. The collar has a natural citronella smell, and the manufacturer describes it as non-greasy.

Two collars with a comb and tick tweezers

The pack holds two flea and tick collars, one flea comb and one pair of tick remover tweezers. Each collar is 13.8 in long and grey, and the whole pack weighs 79 g (2.8 oz). Because there are two collars, one can be kept as a spare while the other is on the cat.

Collar care between replacements

The manufacturer states that the collar stays on the cat until it is time to replace it. Take it off before a bath and put it back on after a shower, since soaking in water shortens the protection time the manufacturer states.

The label carries its own handling notes: keep the collar out of reach of children, do not ingest it, avoid contact with the eyes, and stop using it if an allergic reaction occurs.

Does it fit your cat?

Measure your cat's neck and compare it with the 13.8 in collar length; the manufacturer says the strip is adjustable to fit any sized cat, and the excess is cut off once it is on. The collar is labelled for cats only, so it is not a dog collar. If your cat swims or is bathed regularly, note that long immersion shortens the protection time.

What the collar is labelled to do

The manufacturer states that pests usually die within 2 hours of touching the collar, and that one collar covers 12 months of continuous protection. The collar is also described as repelling fleas, ticks, lice, mites, all larvae types, mosquitoes, ants and cockroaches. Those claims are the label's own wording, and a replacement schedule of 12 months per collar follows from them.

The collar is water resistant for rain, swimming and bathing, and it does not need to come off until replacement. The adjustable strip fits any sized cat according to the manufacturer, and the polyethylene material is what the collar is made of.

Questions buyers ask before ordering

How long does one collar last?

The manufacturer states 12 months of continuous protection from a single collar. The pack contains two collars.

What comes in the pack?

Two flea and tick collars, one flea comb and one pair of tick remover tweezers. The unit count is 2.

Can the cat wear it in the rain?

The collar is water resistant and the manufacturer lists rain, swimming and bathing as acceptable. Long immersion shortens the stated protection time.

What does the collar smell like?

The manufacturer describes a natural citronella smell. Citronella oil is the first ingredient on the label's list.

How is the collar fitted?

It is adjustable to fit any sized cat, and the remaining length is cut off after fitting. Each collar measures 13.8 in.