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Brand	Seresto
Item Form	Collar
Scent	Unscented
Age Range (Description)	7 weeks and older
Item Weight	3.52 ounces
Active Ingredients	Imidacloprid, Flumethrin
Target Species	Dog
Allergen Information	Allergen-Free
Dog Breed Size	Small

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Vet-recommended, premium flea & tick protection for dogs & puppies without the price tag
Long-lasting flea collar kills & repels fleas for 8 continuous months
Seresto is the #1 veterinarian recommended flea & tick collar (Based on survey data, 2023)
Starts working within 24 hours to kill & repel fleas by contact so pests don’t have to bite your dog to die
Hassle-free, non-greasy, easy-to-use flea & tick protection

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Kills and Repels Kills and repels fleas and ticks by contact so pests don’t have to bite your dog to die.	Same-Day Effectiveness Starts to kill and repel fleas within 24 hours of initial application and kills reinfesting ticks in as few as six hours.	Vet-Recommended Seresto is the #1 veterinarian recommended flea & tick collar.* *Based on survey data, 2023

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Step 1 Be sure to attach the collar tight enough to ensure the collar is always coming into contact with your dog’s skin and hair.	Step 2 Use the 2-finger rule: insert the end of the collar through the buckle, then adjust the collar so that it is possible to hold two fingers comfortably between the collar and the neck.	Step 3 Pull excess collar through the loop(s) and cut off extra collar, unless it is on a growing puppy. See package insert for details.

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How long does it take to work on fleas? Seresto kills existing fleas on dogs within 24 hours after application. After those 24 hours, new fleas are killed within 2 hours.	How do I know if the Seresto collar I purchased is authentic? It is crucial that pet owners purchase real and genuine Seresto products from authorized and trusted retailers. Counterfeit collars and their packaging look very similar to the actual product. Be sure the collar does not have a greasy feel or an odor.	Does it expire? There is no expiration date required on the packaging. The product should be kept in its original packaging and stored as directed on the label.	What are the key ingredients? The active ingredients in Seresto collars are Imidacloprid and Flumethrin: Imidacloprid to help protect against fleas and Flumethrin to help protect against ticks. No other product has this combination of ingredients.


	Seresto Small Dog	Advantage II Small Dog	advantus	Advantage Treatment Shampoo

Customer Reviews	46,906	4,065	1,827	1,677
Price	$59.98	$50.98	$63.98	$19.48
Form	Collar	Topical Drops	Flea Soft Chew	Tick and Flea Shampoo
Treatment or Prevention	Treatment + Prevention	Treatment + Prevention	Treatment	Treatment
Application Frequency	Every 8 Months	Monthly	Do Not Exceed One Soft Chew in a 24-hour Period	See Product Label
Kills Fleas?	✓	✓	✓	✓
Kills Ticks?	✓	―	―	―
Kills Mosquitos?	―	―	―	―
Kills Lice?	―	✓	―	―
Starts to Kill Fleas Within	24 hours	12 hours	1 hour	On Contact

Product details

Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 1.56 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches; 3.52 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 81857944
Department ‏ : ‎ Flea & Tick
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ January 28, 2013
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Elanco US Inc
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00B8CG58U
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

Best Sellers Rank: #159 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #2 in Dog Flea Collars

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Item Weight

3.52 ounces

Department

Flea & Tick

Manufacturer

Elanco US Inc

ASIN

B00B8CG58U

Country of Origin

USA

Item model number

81857944

Customer Reviews

4.5 46,906 ratings

4.5 out of 5 stars

Date First Available

January 28, 2013

Item Package Dimensions L x W x H

4.84 x 4.8 x 1.46 inches

Item Dimensions LxWxH

1.56 x 4.5 x 4.5 inches

Item Weight

3.52 ounces

Brand Name

Seresto

Target Audience Keyword

dogs

Directions

How to apply the Seresto collar on your dog: 1. Remove the collar from its packaging. 2. Unroll the collar and remove the small plastic connectors from inside the collar, ensuring that no remnants remain. 3. Insert the end of the collar through the buckle and loops. 4. Adjust the collar around your dog's neck until it fits comfortably on them. 5. Two fingers should fit beneath the collar and neck to ensure it's not too tight. Any excess length of the collar beyond an inch past the loops should be cut off, unless it is on a growing puppy, where some additional length may be needed for adjustment as the puppy grows. 6. Check periodically and adjust fit if necessary, especially on growing puppies. 7. Seresto comes with three optional reflector clips that can be attached to the collar to help keep your dog visible at night. The reflector clips should be evenly distributed on the non-overlapping part of the collar.

Country of Origin

Germany

Warranty Description

don't eat

Model Name

81857944

Color

Gray

Size

1 Pack

Age Range Description

7 weeks and older

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Manufacturer

Elanco US Inc

Style

Small Dog Only

Breed Recommendation

Small

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collar

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Give your dog long-lasting protection against fleas and ticks with a Seresto Small Dog flea and tick collar. Unlike other flea and tick protection, Seresto Small Dog flea and tick collars kill and repel fleas for eight continuous months. Seresto Small Dog flea and tick collars are recommended by veterinarians, stocked by 8,000 vet clinics* and have been trusted by pet owners for nearly a decade.

Seresto Small Dog collars make your dog’s comfort a priority by killing on contact, so pests don’t have to bite your dog to die. Existing fleas die within 24 hours of application while reinfesting fleas are killed within just two hours – before they lay eggs – preventing further flea infestation. Re-infesting ticks die in as few as six hours, and tick infestations are eliminated within 48 hours of the initial application. Seresto Small Dog collars protect against common pests like deer ticks, American dog ticks, brown dog ticks, and Lone Star ticks; they’re also effective against chewing lice and aid in the treatment and control of Sarcoptic mange. Fleas and ticks not only cause discomfort; they can also transmit bartonellosis, tapeworms or Lyme disease. Check the product label for information on potential side effects.

Seresto Small Dog collars are for dogs at least 7 weeks old, and there’s no prescription needed. They’re odorless, non-greasy and water resistant to swimming, exposure to rain or sunlight, bathing, and shampoo treatment.**

Seresto Small Dog is a trademark of Elanco or its affiliates.

*Elanco Animal Health, data on file

**Seresto Small Dog is water resistant and remains effective following a shampoo treatment, swimming or after exposure to rain or sunlight. Under normal conditions, effectiveness lasts for 8 months. In order to maintain an eight-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 5 months for flea control and reduced to 7 months for tick control.

Seresto is rigorously regulated worldwide with your pet in mind. Fake Seresto collars are ineffective and can put your furry friend at risk for expensive flea and tick infestations and painful flea and tick bites which can result in transmission of certain diseases. One of the best ways to make sure your Seresto collar is authentic is by making sure it’s “Sold By” one of our authorized sellers. Check out the trusted list before shopping: Amazon.com, Petco, Entirelypets, Petstoreusa, Pets Go Here - Pet Store, Heartland Veterinary Supply.

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4.5 out of 5

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Customers are satisfied with the ease of use and fleas.zeiten of the pet pest control. They disagree on side effects, value, quality, durability, tick proof, and effect on skin.

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1,449 customers mention1,053 positive396 negative

Customers like the fleas. They say the collar keeps flea and ticks off of their pets. Some customers also say that the collar is worth the price.

"...taking her on a walk and I checked her she did not itch and no sort of fleas on her...." Read more

"...We put them on and the next day we combed them and NO FLEAS. I will keep ordering them every 8 months. Very Happy the Ladies are to." Read more

"...My dogs still have fleas. The second image of the soapy fleas is just one of my dogs this evening. I haven’t combed the other yet...." Read more

"...this product i have always used it on my pom who is 10 and i never find fleas or ticks." Read more

222 customers mention214 positive8 negative

Customers find the pet pest control collar easy to use. They mention it's simple, convenient, and easy to remove and put back on. Customers also say it'll last for 8 months and is easier to use and replace than topical chemicals.

"...It’s also so simple. Put the collar on and forget about it for 8 months! Now I will never go back to drops flea control...." Read more

"...She has no problem wearing it." Read more

"Pretty straight forward, dog god fleas, bought the collar, used the collar and flears were gone in a matter of days." Read more

"...I personally think that it works longer than the label says. Very easy to work with and my dogs don't mind them at all...." Read more

3,144 customers mention1,984 positive1,160 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the pet pest control. Some mention that it works excellent, while others say that it didn't work.

"We have been using these collars for last 5 years or so and they work excellent...." Read more

"...I've used it for 10yrs on my Chihuahua. But lately it just don't work. She can't stand flea's they make her crazy and uncomfortable...." Read more

"...They protect our dogs. We have found a couple of ticks in total over the last several years (since 2015) of using...." Read more

"Been using these for years for my dog. They always work great!" Read more

1,218 customers mention609 positive609 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the pet pest control. Some mention it's worth the price and a very good bargain for effective flea control, while others say it was a miserable, and very expensive, experience for them and their pets.

"...It ends up cheaper than using the flea pills monthly and it has no smell or residue it leaves...." Read more

"...The drawback is that Seresto is not the best value, but several of the less expensive ones simply did not work." Read more

"...It is a little over 6 $ a month for each dog. Well worth it for them to be flea free...." Read more

"...It was a miserable, and very expensive, expirence for us and our pets that in the end did absolutely nothing to prevent or kill fleas...." Read more

523 customers mention313 positive210 negative

Customers are mixed about the durability of the pet pest control collar. Some mention that it lasts longer than 8 months, is very durable, and doesn't lose potency with bathing. However, others say that it doesn' t last 8 months and constantly comes apart.

"...They do not come off easily and last longer than expected. Eight months is great!..." Read more

"...My only issue is that its effectiveness life span (usually 8 months) drops by 1 month when submerged in water (7 months)...." Read more

"This is by far the longest working flea and tick collar I've ever used! I personally think that it works longer than the label says...." Read more

"...ones to be not counterfeit but for some reason they still only lasted about a month. Not sure if they expire?..." Read more

492 customers mention222 positive270 negative

Customers are mixed about the effect on skin. Some mention that the tick treatment works and doesn't irritate their dogs sensitive skin. However, others say that it causes patches of irritated skin and itching around the collar.

"...But for a product meant to be used on animals we had way too many allergic reactions occur one right after the other and something is not right with..." Read more

"...But after taking her on a walk and I checked her she did not itch and no sort of fleas on her...." Read more

"...They work wonderful, but my one girl was breaking out on her skin with it around her neck - so we had to stop and take it off her...." Read more

"...They are lightweight, adjustable, and non-irritating to our dogs. We do remove them prior to bathing and then put back on...." Read more

233 customers mention157 positive76 negative

Customers are mixed about the tick proof. Some mention that it keeps ticks off their pets, while others say that their dogs had numerous ticks within a month.

"...After this collar ZERO ticks. From 2-10 ticks per trip outside to ZERO." Read more

"...Fleas stayed off and ticks could be easily removed with tweezers...." Read more

"...Second we found a lot of ticks on my dog. The biggest was under the Seresto collar...." Read more

"I love this product. It keeps ticks off of our small yorkie every year." Read more

213 customers mention100 positive113 negative

Customers are mixed about the side effects of the pet pest control product. Some mention that their dogs do not have any side effects, it's completely non-toxic, and has never had a health issue from this product. However, others say that it'd be toxic for pets, have affected the nervous systems of rats in scientific studies, and be dangerous for the respiratory system.

"...The chemicals just may be a bit strong for his size and age...." Read more

"...Fast forward 10 days after wearing the Seresto collar. No side effects (I checked FREQUENTLY for signs of rashes/redness/lethargy/hair loss), and we..." Read more

"...BTW, DE was terrible, just a mess and come to find out, dangerous for the respiratory system)...." Read more

"...Not ONE! No side effects, she's been perfectly fine. I am so happy...no more monthly drops or pills...." Read more

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Justin lewis

Works well

Reviewed in the United States on April 29, 2024

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

I was skeptical whether this worked or not so I went and tried it. After the first few hours I did not see any improvement on my dog. But after taking her on a walk and I checked her she did not itch and no sort of fleas on her. So it works but it might be different depending on how big your dog is. I Highly recommend.

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Bradley Dunn

They just work

Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2024

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

We have been using these collars for last 5 years or so and they work excellent. It ends up cheaper than using the flea pills monthly and it has no smell or residue it leaves. Just watch out for fakes if you order from other sites like ebay or others because last year I got one off ebay that was definitely fake and smelled like really strong cinnamon.

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Scott

No More Fleas!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on March 6, 2024

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

Advantage lost a good customer. I've used it for 10yrs on my Chihuahua. But lately it just don't work. She can't stand flea's they make her crazy and uncomfortable. So We ordered one small dog collar and 2 Cat collars. The advantage wasn't working on the Cat's either. We put them on and the next day we combed them and NO FLEAS. I will keep ordering them every 8 months. Very Happy the Ladies are to.

20 people found this helpful

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Luvnmac

It works!

Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2024

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

We have used these collars for years on dogs from five pounds to over seventy pounds. They protect our dogs. We have found a couple of ticks in total over the last several years (since 2015) of using. They are lightweight, adjustable, and non-irritating to our dogs. We do remove them prior to bathing and then put back on. They do not come off easily and last longer than expected. Eight months is great! I do miss the reflectors that used to come with the collars but it does what it's supposed to do. I would recommend! Thanks!

4 people found this helpful

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Arianna

Love these

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2024

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

Been using these for years for my dog. They always work great!

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LoveMyLife

Just as effective as the options requiring veteriarian visits.

Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2024

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

My little Chiweenie is contrary when it comes to medications, and no, cheese, peanut butter or pill hiders don't work. She's too smart for those. The topical options made her scratch incessantly, so Seresto has been the answer to keeping ticks, chiggers and fleas at bay.

I do have the yards treated 3 times every season for tick/flea control, but we also walk regularly thro

The drawback is that Seresto is not the best value, but several of the less expensive ones simply did not work.

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EA3776

It works but frequent baths may diminish potency

Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2016

Color: GraySize: 1 PackVerified Purchase

This is a review for Bayer Seresto dog collar for small dogs:

This purchase was made a while back. I am only now entering my review because 1) time is an issue for me 2) I can now share with near certainty that the product works. First a little history: sometime last year we missed the 30th day dose of the Frontline that we were using then. Unfortunately those couple of days turned into an unwanted turning point. Within about a month we were seeing little crawly things on our sweet little pooch. In no time we had a major flea infestation in our home! We continued with the Frontline but were not seeing any results. So we did various non-flea bomb things: we went to great lengths to get rid of the fleas inside and outside the house, we bathed our dog frequently, we combed out the disgusting bugs on a daily basis, we got the Seresto collar and we stopped the Frontline and switched to Nexgard. Our problem went away in about 4-months. Long time right? Well, fleas can linger for a while so don’t think you can get rid of them so easily. You might think that our problem was resolved because of the Nexgard (which also works) but I think our problem was resolved because of both. Since our problem was so severe, at the recommendation of our vet, we bathed our dog a lot. Poor thing. The fleas really did a number on her skin and coat.

The thing with Seresto is the directions call for infrequent baths. This, we found out, is because the chemical effect has to ‘restart’ each time after a bath. This is where the Nexgard came in as a backup or insurance. Our problem was extreme so the baths for our darling Cavalier were necessary – we used a special antiseptic shampoo that helped her skin and killed the fleas that were on her. (Of course, after a few hours back in the flea environment, they jumped on her again.) As we understand it the collar works by releasing an agent that coats the animal’s fur. This is what kills the fleas before they bite. So if you’re bathing your dog frequently, be aware that the collar’s strength will diminish and may not ‘work’ for a day or two following the bath. The collar may then need to be replaced more frequently too, because it is ‘using up' the chemical faster. Instead of every 8 months, it may be every 6 months. If all you need is maintenance then you should be alright. But if you’re battling a problem like we were, multiple approaches like ours may be necessary.

On the flea infestation in our home, we researched every piece of information about getting rid of fleas and applied all that we learned. We talked with a number of customer service reps, wonderful all of them, both at Frontline and Bayer (the makers of Seresto) and even corresponded with a few of the world’s top vets and scientists in the field of flea management. Fighting home flea infestations is a task that requires a lot of work, time and persistence. Killing the adult fleas is not enough. One must make sure the pupae are also eradicated. This next to last life cycle of the flea is the one to fear. Pupae can remain dormant for up to 6-months, hiding in crevices and maturing into adult fleas, months after you’ve stopped fighting. The ideal is to do everything to get rid of the adult flea so that they do not lay more eggs. For us that was the collar and the Nexgard. Focusing on the pupae throughout is recommended too. Since they can linger in your home dormant, you want to stop them from growing into adulthood 6-months after you think you got rid of the problem. Once the pupae mature, they ‘wake’ up, sense the warmth of your pet, jump on your animal baby and start the cycle all over again.

In the heat of the infestation, we would sprinkle and rub salt and diatomaceous earth in all the crevices and large swaths of the carpets. This would sit for a few days (yes, a bit problematic when walking over it but well worth it, I tell you.) and then vacuum well. We’d repeat this every 2-3 days for weeks. We’d also launder sheets, and doggie bed covers, and any fabric on which our dog would lie, in hot water, frequently. In order to gauge our progress, we set up a few desk lamps on the ground above aluminum dollar store food storage pans filled with soapy water. This way we could see if the fleas were dying off. Fleas get attracted to the warmth of the light, move toward it and of course they can jump as high as four inches so in they would go into the water. I guess the soap would kill them. Over time, the dead fleas in the soapy water diminished to the point that we knew we had won the battle. No dead fleas in the water meant no more adult fleas in the house or on our dog. With the continued vacuuming, I believe we got rid of the pupae as well. Of note, the vacuuming is also like an earthquake for the fleas and the pupae, stimulating them, making them jump all over the place, allowing them to be sucked up by the vacuum faster.

So I say, among other things you can do to combat a bad flea infestation, vacuum, vacuum, vacuum, every 2-3 days if possible for a while, launder everything frequently in hot water, place salt and/or diatomaceous earth in the crevices, use the soapy water pan idea and keep your animal away from shady areas in your backyard because fleas love to live there. They won’t be in the sunnier parts. (We used inexpensive garden wire mesh.) Oh and be careful vacuuming the diatomaceous earth because this could ruin your machine. I used to go easy on the powder. You don’t need a lot. And if you have a bag vacuum, get rid of the bag each time because if you leave it sitting there, the pupae and fleas can get out of the bag and return to your dog. We have a Rainbow vacuum which uses water so dumping the water was much easier than changing a bag each time. Anyway this was my family’s experience with fleas and the Seresto collar. We continued with both collar and Nexgard for a while and never saw a flea again. The Nexgard by itself could’ve been ok but I truly believe in the collar since it is not at all like the traditional dangerous collars of old that are still being sold today. I think if we had had the Seresto from the beginning, we would not have suffered as we did. It’s also so simple. Put the collar on and forget about it for 8 months! Now I will never go back to drops flea control.

I hope some of this is helpful. When we were going through our flea trauma I relied so heavily on these types of reviews that I wanted to “pay it forward.” Good luck to you.

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