If you’ve had a bad experience with a flea collar on your cat in the past don’t let that prevent you from trying the flea collar again. Simply talk to your vet, explain the past results and ask what you can do differently this time around. Some of the older version of the flea collar were not very effective and some store brands even attracted fleas instead of repelling them. However, the flea collar has come a long way and is much more effective than what it once was. Talk to your vet about the flea collars available today for your cat. Choose a collar based on your cat’s breed and weight. The flea collar is designed to release a defense mechanism against fleas that drives fleas to the tail where they die and fall off. Flea collars can be effective much longer than some ointments. Consult with your vet Mesa AZ to learn more.