What is Kiltix for dogs?

Kiltix is a medicated collar that treats and controls fleas and ticks on dogs. These external parasites not cause irritation to your dog, but can carry and transmit diseases. Paralysis ticks are particularly dangerous as the toxins released while feeding on your dog can cause paralysis and even death.

Kiltix is effective against fleas for 5 months, against brown dog ticks (Rhipicephalus sanguineus) and bush ticks (Haemaphysalislongicornis) for up to 5 months and against paralysis ticks (Ixodes holocyclus) for up to 6 weeks.

Benefits

• Fast acting – starts killing fleas immediately
• Protects for up to 5 months
• Fits dogs of all sizes

Is Kiltix suitable for my dog?

The Kiltix collar is suitable for healthy dogs over 3 months (12 weeks of age). There are no weight restrictions for use, and the one-size collar can be adjusted to suit dogs of all sizes.

Although there are no expected adverse effects for use with pregnant or nursing dogs, the safety of Kiltix collars has not been established for use during pregnancy and lactation.

What are the side effects of Kiltix?

Adverse reactions to the collar are rare but may occur when the collar is chewed or when used with contraindicated products. Reported side effects include vomiting, diarrhea, excessive salivation, weakness, and paralysis.

If any adverse reactions do occur, remove the collar immediately.

What precautions must be taken?

• For canine use only – do not use on cats or other animals.
• Do not allow pets to chew on the collar.
• The collar should be worn continuously except when swimming or bathing.
• Do not use on dogs under 3 months of age.
• Do not use on sick or convalescing dogs.
• Not evaluated as safe for use with pregnant or nursing dogs.
• Contraindicated for use with any other organophosphate/anticholinesterase pesticide.

How effective is Kiltix (Flumethrin, Propoxur)?

The Kiltix collar will begin to kill fleas immediately upon placing around the dog’s neck and will continue to be effective for 5 months. The collar will control brown dog ticks and bush ticks, and provide a high level of control (but not full protection) against paralysis ticks. Daily searching of your dog and removal of ticks is recommended. For dogs with thick double coats, tick protection may take up to 1 week to be effective.

Although the collar resists the effect of water, it is recommended to remove the collar for swimming and bathing to retain maximum effectiveness.

As environmental conditions vary, it may be necessary to replace the collar more frequently.