The Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar should not have any noticible odor. We would recommend contacting the company you purchased it from, or the manufacturer, Bayer, at 1-800-331-2867.
It is normal for puppies to scratch at new collars. We recommend that you remove the collar and consult with your vet if you feel the pup is experiencing an allergic reaction.
Since we are not the manufacturer, we are unaware if the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar comes with any information inside regarding rebates. The packaging is sealed when we receive it and we do not open it before it ships out to the customer. You can contact the manufacturer, Bayer, for any details regarding product rebates. They can be reached at 1-800-331-2867.
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.
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.
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.
Yes, the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar will continue to work after getting cut off. You can put it together with some industrial strength tape if need be. Though you want to be sure it is not too tight after you have cut part off.
Per product label when using Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar as with any other product consult with your veterinarian before using this product on aged, breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Your dogs can still get ticks on them if the areas they are frequenting have not been treated for ticks. Here is a link to our tick control guide.
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.
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.
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
