More about ticks

The geographic distribution of ticks in the US, and the length of the tick season are both on the rise. Pet owners and their dogs are also increasingly exposed to ticks due to the overlap of suburban and tick endemic areas – which partly explains the increased incidence of tick-borne diseases in both pets and humans.

Many veterinarians are now recommending year-round tick protection for dogs – a recommendation that’s easier to follow with the use of the SCALIBOR Protector Band.

Be aware of tick-friendly environments around your home and in places you frequent, and take steps to discourage tick exposure and infestation – for example cut tall grass to create a “tick-barrier” around your property, and check yourself and your pet for ticks after possible exposure.

Protecting your dog just got easier

Ticks may transmit diseases by attaching to the skin and feeding on blood, allowing disease causing organisms to move out of the tick and into the dog or person. With SCALIBOR Protector Band you can kill up to 98% of ticks within 24 hours. Also provides up to 6 months protection against fleas.

Steady release for complete coverage for the dog for up to 6 months.

Advanced technology in an elegant solution: As your dog moves and the band rubs against the coat, the gentle friction releases a small amount of the active ingredient deltamethrin from the surface of the SCALIBOR Protector Band.

The natural oils of the skin carry the active ingredient over the whole body, forming a protective layer.

* Your dog must wear a SCALIBOR Protector Band for 1 to 2 weeks before protective levels are established over the entire body, and maximum effectiveness may not occur for up to 3 weeks. So it’s best to apply the SCALIBOR Protector Band at least 10 to 14 days before you anticipate tick and/or flea exposure.

Note: If you bathe your dog with a degreasing shampoo, or a shampoo for treating seborrhea (a skin disease), the natural oils from the skin will be removed, and the effectiveness of the SCALIBOR Protector Band may be reduced temporarily. But as soon as bath time is over, the SCALIBOR Protector Band will start re-delivering the active ingredient to the natural oils of the skin.

Completely odorless

Let’s face it, some tick and flea products smell bad. But the SCALIBOR Protector Band has no odor, and transfers to your dog’s skin through friction, not by vapor action.

Water resistant

SCALIBOR Protector Band goes where your dog goes! It’s water resistant, so there’s no need to remove it before your dog swims or walks in the rain. It remains effective, wet or dry.

Directions for use:

Apply one SCALIBOR Protector Band every 6 months for year-round protection!

• Tighten band until two fingers can fit snugly under band.
• Buckle and check that it is secure.
• Trim off excess leaving 2 inches beyond the buckle.
• Wash hands with soap and water.
• Check fitting every 2-3 weeks – collar shouldn’t be too tight or too loose.