No, the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar product label does not list chiggers as one of the pest this collar works on.
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.
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.
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.
Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar can be placed on his bare neck. The collar actually needs to touch the skin to work. If your dog has sensitive skin you may want to give it a few days after shaving before putting on collar.
The Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar will last 8 months. While the 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. If the pet is itching, are you seeing signs of live fleas on the pet? Itching can be caused by many factors so if you are not seeing any fleas on the dog, the collar should still be working. You may need to treat in your home for fleas as well. You may use something like our Indoor Flea and Tick Kit to do so. Please take a moment to review our How to Get Rid of Fleas Guide for more information and helpful tips on eradicating this pest.
Yes, you can put a new Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar on the dogs if the old collars get lost. If there is not a collar on the dogs, they are not being protected.
Per the manufacturer's product label, Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar is "For 8-month prevention and treatment of ticks and fleas on small dogs and puppies 7 weeks of age and older and up to 18 lbs. (8 kg)". We advise consulting your veterinarian if you have any questions or concerns in regards to using this or any products on your pets.
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 would recommend the “Large” size Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar for dogs weighing overing 18lbs.
We recommend that you remove the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar and consult with your vet if you feel the dog is experiencing an allergic or chemical reaction.
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.
The Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar would likely need to be replaced. We would recommend contacting the manufacturer, Bayer, for recomendations. Their number is 1-800-331-2867.
If you are walking your dog through areas that have not been treated for fleas and/or ticks, then these pests will still get on your pet and bite. When bitten, the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar will kill fleas and ticks.
For additional questions on the collar you can contact the manufacturer directly: 1-800-255-6826
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. You can also use an additional repellent on the animal if needed for long walks outdoors or in areas that you cannot treat. We have more tips in our Flea Treatment Guide as well. Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar will help ward off fleas and ticks, but it may not keep a flea from hitch hiking onto the pet in an area that may not have been treated. Be sure you are also treating the areas the pet frequents.
