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SciShow: Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?

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Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?

It seems like the easiest way to avoid tiny parasites is to just slap on your animal’s tick or flea collar and hike into the woods worry-free. But you definitely shouldn’t.

Hosted by: Michael Aranda

See the video on SciShow's YouTube channel here.

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SciShow: Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?

Last updated:

October 21, 2025

| 5 min read

Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?

It seems like the easiest way to avoid tiny parasites is to just slap on your animal’s tick or flea collar and hike into the woods worry-free. But you definitely shouldn’t.

Hosted by: Michael Aranda

See the video on SciShow's YouTube channel here.

Media Mentions from Sci Show

Hank Green and team enrich your world with SCIENCE every day of the week.

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Hank Green and team enrich your world with SCIENCE every day of the week.

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SciShow: Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?

Last updated:

September 16, 2021

| 5 min read

Why Can't I Wear My Dog's Flea and Tick Collars?

It seems like the easiest way to avoid tiny parasites is to just slap on your animal’s tick or flea collar and hike into the woods worry-free. But you definitely shouldn’t.

Hosted by: Michael Aranda

See the video on SciShow's YouTube channel here.

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Hank Green and team enrich your world with SCIENCE every day of the week.

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