Prevention is the best medicine: protect your dog with Scalibor.

Leishmaniasis is caused by a protozoan transmitted by an insect, in hot and humid areas of the globe, including Mediterranean countries such as Portugal. The first symptoms are gradual loss of hair and weight, in addition to generalized skin lesions. Although the disease is treatable, the debilitating state can be fatal.

The season most prone to this insect attack is from March to November. Follow some simple advice and protect your dog:

- Keep your dog indoors during the hours of greatest insect activity, from dusk to dawn.
- Protect your dog from 95% of bites, during the sand fly activity season, with the Scalibor Protector Band (internal reference).

More than 20 million dog owners in Europe prefer Scalibor Protector Band:

The Scalibor Protector Band collar protects the dog from 95% of bites during the sandfly's active season (internal reference).

Its effectiveness is due to the innovative - and patented - technology of the active substance release process, which causes it to be released gradually and regularly for 6 months, allowing prolonged protection, without product losses caused by evaporation. .

How it works?

Immediately after being placed on the dog's neck, Scalibor Protector Band begins to release delta methrin, the active substance that repels sandflies and ticks. This is evenly distributed over the dog's skin, until it reaches the entire body, after a week. Since it is not released by evaporation (as with other collars), greater efficiency is achieved, avoiding waste and unpleasant odors.

Efficacy: your best friend out of harm's way.

The Scalibor Protector Band has an effectiveness that exceeds 90%, guaranteeing a 6-month protection against sandfly bites (internal reference). Proof of this are the results achieved by field clinical trials, carried out with dogs owned by owners, in which the Scalibor Protector Band allowed a significant reduction in the risk of infection by Leishmaniasis 1,2:
- Dogs treated with Scalibor Protector Band had an up to 9.6 times lower risk of developing HIV-positive Leishmaniasis;
- Up to 97.5% of dogs protected with Scalibor Protector Band did not develop seropositivity.

  1. Evidence for an impact on the incidence of canine leishmaniasis by the mass of deltamethrin-impregnated dog collars in southern Italy, M. Maroli, V.Mizzoni, C. Siragusa, A. D'Orazi and L .   Gradoni, Medical and VeterinaryEntomology (2001) 15, 358±363.
2. Evaluation of 65% Permethrin Spot-on and Deltamethrinimpregnated Collars for Canine Leishmania infantum InfectionPrevention, E. Ferroglio, M. Poggi and A. Trisciuoglio, Zoonoses and PublicHealth (2008) 55, 145–148  

Complete Protection

1 - Protection against sandfly bites that transmit Leishmaniasis, now with 12 months protection.
Protection index against sand fly bites during the 12 months following the placement of the Scalibor Protector Band (internal reference).

2 - Protection against ticks 6 months
Results of efficacy tests against one type of tick - Rhipicephalus sanguineus.

3 - Flea protection 4 months

4 - Protection against mosquito bites that transmit heartworm
Protection index against mosquito bites that transmit heartworm

The active substance in Scalibor Protector Band, deltamethrin, has shown a good safety profile for both dogs and people. This is one of the reasons why, in Europe alone, more than 20 million dog owners prefer Scalibor Protector Band.

safety for the dog
In the toxicity studies carried out with the Scalibor Protector Band and its active substance, they proved their safety for the dog, with their absorption through the skin being reduced.

Security for the family
Like dogs, humans have a good tolerance to this active substance and therefore also have a good safety profile in humans.

Waterproof
The Scalibor Protector Band is equally effective when the dog is wet. So, even when walking in the rain or playing in the water, your dog is protected. Shampooing can reduce the effectiveness of the Scalibor Protector Band.

does not release odors
As it does not act by evaporation, the Scalibor Protector Band does not release odors. Neither your dog nor your family will notice that the Scalibor Protector Band is performing.

- Leave a space of 2 fingers between the neck and the collar;
- Before putting it on, remove excess dust on the surface of the collar with a damp paper napkin;
- For maximum effectiveness, clean the collar with a damp paper napkin once a month;
- If any allergic reaction occurs, it is advisable to remove the collar and wash the affected area until the signs are resolved;
- The collar must be placed 1 week before the animal enters an infested place.