Even though the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar continues to work for 8 months, it is not a complete repellent during that time. Fleas and ticks will still need to bite to consume the active ingredient, so it can take several hours for them to die. Be sure that you are still checking outdoors and treating as needed so that the dog is not bringing fleas and ticks indoors. Please take a moment to review our Flea Treatment Guide for more tips and information on eradicating this pest.
Yes, your dog can wear a normal collar as well. A regular collar should not interfere with the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar.
Yes, the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar, under normal conditions, effectiveness lasts for eight months. In order to maintain an 8-month duration, dogs must not be bathed more than once per month. For dogs that swim once a month or more, the control duration is reduced to five months. Once the collar is no longer effective, you may go ahead and replace the collar with a new one. Please be sure to review the product label for more information.
There really is no need to use an essential oil flea spray when using Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar but would recommend consulting with your Vet prior to using an essential oil with the Seresto Collar or contacting the manufacturer of Seresto directly.
Seresto is made by Elanco Animal Health. They can be reached directly at 877-352-6261,
It would be recommended to wait until the residual on the topical you treated your pet with has run out before applying a Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar to avoid overmedicating your pet.
The Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar will not repel fleas but kills fleas when they get on the dog. Are you treating areas the dogs rest inside the home or visit in the lawn for fleas? If not, this is an important step for flea control as without treating those areas, fleas will continue to thrive and bother your pet.
Please take a moment to read over our flea guide to learn more.
Let us know if the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar was purchased through us. If not we would recommend contacting the manufacturer for troubleshooting steps.
While the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar is designed to kill any fleas or ticks that get on and feed on the pet, it will not put a bubble on the pet and keep any insect from being able to still jump on. Be sure you are also treating the areas the pet frequents. Check out our Flea & Tick Guide for more tips.
We would suggest reaching out to your veterinarian and/or the manufacturer of the Soresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar (Bayer) for more information on this. It is possible that your dog is not used to wearing a collar like this, or it could possibly be irritating. There is also the possibility of an allergy. Your vet and the manufacturer should be able to answer any questions about your pup's specific situation. Bayer's phone number is 866-992-2937.
Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar contains the same percentage of active in the sizes, you would just choose the size that best fits your pets neck. It would not harm your small dog if you use the larger collar. You would just have to cut more off to fit down to size.
Ticks can be found throughout the entire United States. While not every species of tick is in every state, there is at least 1 species of tick in each state. If you have specific questions regarding which ticks in addition to the labeled Deer Ticks, American Dog Ticks, Brown Dog Ticks, and Lone Star Ticks which are targeted by the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar, the manufacturer can be reached directly for product support by calling 1-800-255-6826.
You can also reach out to your local extension office to see which ticks are most prevalent in you region, and you are also welcome to refer to our Tick Prevention Guide for additional ways to protect you and your family from ticks.
According to the manufacturer's label on the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar, the product should be stored in the original unopened container in a cool dry place inaccessible to children. The product may still maintain freshness if placed in a sealed bag after opening the original packaging, but we advise reaching out to the manufacturer directly for clarification. For product support, the manufacturer can be reached directly by calling 1-800-255-6826.
The Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar can be removed by cutting with scissors
Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar are water-resitant, so they remain effective following a bath (with or without shampoo treatment), or even after your dog goes for a swim. Therefore, there is no need to remove the collar for bathing. However, using a gentle, soap-free pet shampoo is recommend.
We cannot recommend using more than one Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar on a dog at a time since the product label does not outline this use. We recommend contacting your vet directly for assistance with appropriate flea and tick control for your Saint Bernard.
We would recommend the “Large” size Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar for dogs weighing overing 18lbs.
Each Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar treats one dog for up to 8 months, so you would need 4 collars if you are treating 4 dogs. Be sure you are getting the correct size collar for each dog.
No, the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar product label does not list chiggers as one of the pest this collar works on.
When using the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar or any other topical product, we recommend contacting your vet if you observe anything unusual or have concerns about your pet. You can also reach Bayer at 1-800-422-9874.
