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.
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.
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.
Yes, your dog can wear a normal collar as well. A regular collar should not interfere with the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.