Is Furlife collar a scam? As a stay-at-home mom of three with a very active dog who practically lives in our backyard, keeping fleas and ticks at bay is non-negotiable. Our pup loves to roll around in the grass and cuddle with the kids so the idea of anything crawling on him (or worse, jumping onto our baby’s play mat 😳) gives me the chills.
When I came across the FurLife™ Flea and Tick Collar in an online ad in early 2025, I was intrigued. It promised natural protection for up to 8 months, using essential oils instead of harsh chemicals. The reviews looked glowing, the packaging was sleek, and it seemed like the perfect non-toxic solution. So, I went ahead and ordered one from its website tryfurlife.com.
Let’s just say—it didn’t go quite the way I hoped.
About the FurLife Collar
FurLife markets its flea and tick collar as a natural, long-lasting alternative to conventional treatments. It’s:
- Infused with essential oils like citronella and lavender
- Adjustable and waterproof
- Advertised to offer 8 months of continuous protection
- Chemical-free and safe for dogs of all sizes
Sounds great on paper, right? Especially for families trying to avoid toxic sprays and treatments.
Our Experience Using FurLife
When the collar arrived, I liked how it looked and appreciated that it didn’t reek of chemicals. The scent was herby and pleasant. It fit our dog well and didn’t seem to irritate him at all.
Week 1: No fleas, no ticks. I was impressed! I felt good letting the kids play with the dog knowing he was protected naturally.
Week 3: I noticed him scratching more than usual. I checked and found one flea. Then two. 😩 I brushed him out and reapplied the collar more snugly, thinking maybe it had loosened.
By Week 5: There were more fleas. I had to bring out our old flea shampoo and do a full house cleaning. That’s when I realized the collar may have worked at first, but its effect didn’t last.
Also, I noticed the scent faded pretty quickly within the first couple of weeks. Maybe that’s why the protection didn’t hold up?
As much as I wanted it to work, it just didn’t cut it in the long run.
Pros
- Natural ingredients (essential oil-based)
- No harsh chemical smell
- Comfortable fit
- Waterproof
- Easy to apply and adjust
Cons
- Effectiveness wore off way too quickly
- Didn’t provide the full 8 months of protection as advertised
- Still ended up with fleas after a few weeks
- Faded scent = fading effectiveness?
- Feels overpriced for short-lived results
Is FurLife Collar a Good Option?
If you’re looking for a temporary, natural option, FurLife might help in the short term especially if you live in an area with low flea/tick activity. But if you’re expecting long-term protection (like I was), you might be disappointed.
I wouldn’t call it a total scam, but it definitely didn’t live up to the 8-month promise for us. And that’s a big deal when your home has both tiny humans and a shedding pup.
Alternatives Worth Checking Out
If you need flea and tick protection that actually works longer term, here are a few options with great reviews on Amazon.com;
- Seresto Flea and Tick Collar – Vet-recommended, long-lasting (up to 8 months), and effective—even if it does use chemical ingredients
- Wondercide Flea & Tick Spray – Natural, plant-based spray you can apply as needed
- Vet’s Best Flea & Tick Home Spray – Another plant-based solution that works on dogs and home surfaces
Final Thoughts
I really wanted to love FurLife. I mean, what’s not to love about a safe, natural flea collar that lets your dog cuddle your baby without worry?
But in real life? It didn’t hold up. Our dog still ended up with fleas, and I still ended up doing a deep clean and flea treatment anyway.
If you’re okay with short-term natural protection and staying super vigilant, FurLife could be a decent part of your routine. But for this busy mom juggling kids, crumbs, and a scratching dog? I need a product I can set and forget and unfortunately, this wasn’t it.
Disclaimer: This post reflects my personal experience using FurLife in 2025 and may not apply to all dogs. Always check with your vet for what’s best for your pet.
I have to agree on the longevity issue. My dogs have continued to scratch but I trusted in the collars. No ticks but my dogs have never had ticks.
Despite the constant scratching and biting themselves, I had not seen any fleas on either dog (small shih tzus) for the first month of usage. I am now in the fourth month and lots of scratching 24 hours a day. I found the first flea on my arm this past week, followed by another. Shortly thereafter, one of the dogs has small fleas running on his tummy and when I bathed him, his tail had several adult fleas on it.
I do not leave these dogs outside. They are in a controlled environment & are regularly groomed. They also take Vet IQ flea, tick and mosquito repellants daily. When the groomer checked them today, the one who had the fleas on him was clear (I had sprayed him with a flea repellant after seeing fleas on him) but she found them on the other dog who I had not seen fleas on.
So, at best the collars maybe/perhaps actually gave 1 month of protection & that is probably being kind since they also take a supplement to repel the same. With the promised 8 months protection, I cry “Foul or perhaps Fowl or maybe Howl”. I will not buy them again. I suspect the doggies have been bitten during all the time that I assumed they were just scratchy, thin-skinned hounds. Instead they have probably been miserable.
So, Furlife is a no go. A wasted 50.00 plus dollars (good thing I got them for maybe half price. It’s the deceptive depiction of them that bothers me. I did notice that skin oils have collected on the collars and wondered if that wouldn’t bother the effectiveness. Since they say they are waterproof and I have removed them anyway when they are bathed and groomed, I figured I should be able to clean the collars and maybe get better results. But no, the instructions say not to wash them (but they are water proof ???? What gives there?)
Another internet boondoggle. If it sounds too good to be true, it likely is.