Seresto Dog Flea Collar

Seresto Dog Flea Collar Review

If you’re looking for a flea collar that works long-term, the Seresto Dog Flea Collar is an excellent option for your pets. With up to eight months’ of protection, this product is one of the easiest and cost-effective ways to keep your dog flea-free and healthy. Though some use cases will differ, the overall product is hard to beat in the pet-care market. The collar is easy for anyone to use and only requires one purchase per year to make sure your pet is protected year-round. Instead of using mystery chemicals, the active ingredients in this collar have been thoroughly researched and proven to be safe for animals and people.

Active Ingredients

The active ingredients in this collar are imidacloprid and flumethrin, which are both thoroughly researched chemicals that have been approved for use in both dog and cat collars. Studies show these ingredients work together to prevent ticks from biting in as little as 6 hours from when a collar with the ingredients is applied. The EPA has also studied these ingredients and pose little risk to people, other than possible skin irritation after extended exposure. This means there’s nothing to worry about when you’re putting the collar on your dog, adjusting it, or letting your kids play with the dog while the collar is on.

Ease of Use

Dog flea collars are specifically designed to make it easier to protect your pet. Aside from the pesky bites that they’ll face from bugs when they’re outside, ticks and lice can also transmit harmful diseases to your pets. With the Seresto collar, you only need to place the collar on your dog once and spend a little time adjusting it to find the right fit. After that, the collar will release the active ingredients slowly throughout the dog’s skin and fur for up to eight months. With other treatment options like ointments, you could be putting your pet’s safety at risk if you forget a dose. The flea collar lets you ensure your pet’s safety without having to worry about re-treatments or visits to the vet.

We do recommend taking the collar off your dog for baths and periodically checking your dogs for fleas, ticks or lice to ensure that the collar is still working. Some users have reported decreased efficacy after multiple baths. While the collar says it will protect for up to 8 months, that time range could vary depending on the type of weather it endures while your dog is outside or if you do give your dogs baths with the collar on. It’s best to start monitoring your dog after about six months of use and to replace the collar immediately if you begin to see increased ticks or fleas.

Value Pricing

Though the collar may seem pricey for a single purchase, it provides a great value. With up to eight months of protection, which is equivelent paying around $7 a month to keep your dogs safe and healthy. With other treatment methods, you could be paying for pricer monthly prescriptions or even costly visits to the vet. With the Seresto collar, you only need to make a purchase every six to eight months. That means you’ll probably only need to make one purchase per year that’s dedicated to your dog’s flea and tick prevention.

Does the Seresto Dog Flea Collar Work?

For most pet owners, the flea collar works as promised. Users report that fleas and ticks on their dogs were significantly lower after only a week of use, and they saw that the collar worked effectively up to eight months.

With most flea and tick treatments, there will always be the chance that your pet could react to the ingredients. Unfortunately, most effective prevention and treatment methods use topical chemicals. Though these chemicals have been studied and proved to be safe, your dog may still have an allergic reaction. When using the collar, or any other medicine on your dog, be sure to carefully monitor your pet within the first week of use to determine if the treatment is effective or causing a reaction. If you notice anything concerning, stop use immediately and consider contacting your vet.

Some users have also reported a lack of effectiveness with the collar, though this may be due to different manufacturing methods. In this case, it’s best to contact Seresto directly to request a new collar.

Overall, the Seresto Dog Flea Collar works quickly and efficiently to keep bugs away and kill those that make their way onto your pet’s skin. The collar is promised to kill even before an insect has the chance to bite, leaving your dog both bite-free and disease-free.

Suggested Application

Before you purchase the Seresto Dog Flea Collar, make sure you’re buying the correct size. If your dog is 18 lbs or under, the collar will work great for your pet. The sizing ensures that the ingredients will be able to coat the entire dog, so they’re protected on every part of their body.

Once you have the collar, be sure to read the full instructions. Fit the collar onto your dog’s neck and make sure it’s snug enough to stay put while remaining comfortable on the dog. If you need to tighten the collar, you can trim any excess.

Monitor your dog at least for the first week of use. During this period, you’ll want to make a note of anything unusual or any side effects your dog may exhibit. Some discomfort and skin irritation is normal, but this should subside after about a week. If you have more serious concerns, stop using the collar, and consider contacting your vet to determine what the cause may be. You should also monitor your dog so you can make sure the collar is working appropriately. Some users have seen results after just 6 hours, but most will start to see fewer fleas and ticks in about a week. If you don’t see any improvement in several weeks, consider contacting Seresto for more information.

After you’re happy with the way the collar is working, you shouldn’t have to do anything for several months. We recommend beginning to monitor your dog again once you’ve used the collar for six months. Though the product says it will last for up to eight months, this can vary depending on the daily wear and tear it goes through. Be sure to repurchase the collar before it’s completely ineffective so that your dog can stay protected.