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.
We recommend contacting Bayer directly for assistance since this is not published information on washing the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar. 1-800-255-6826
You can use a spray like Petcor with Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar but we recommend you reaching out to your Vet for different options that are safe to use with the collar
We would recommend contacting your Vet directly or the manufacturer Bayer for more information. This could be due to the bedding behavior of the tick or the mode of action time frame of the active ingredient. Bayer can be reached at this link HERE.
Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar can be used on dogs 7 weeks and older and up to 18 lbs.
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, 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.