Seresto® for dogs
When they’re protected from fleas and ticks, your dog can stay focused on the unique quirks and behaviors that make them, well, your dog. Seresto® for dogs offers the performance you expect from a monthly flea and tick treatment like topicals or pills, with the convenience of an easy-to-use 8-month collar. You read that right: One effective, odorless, non-greasy collar equals 8 months of protection
Why choose Seresto® for dogs?
Kills and repels fleas and ticks through contact - no biting required
Provides 8 continuous months of flea and tick protection for dogs
Aids in the treatment and control of sarcoptic mange, and kills chewing lice
Easy to apply, odorless, non-greasy and water-resistant**
Fleas and ticks don't stand a chance
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Protects against: Fleas and flea larvae, ticks, chewing lice
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Works for:Dogs and puppies at least 7 weeks of age
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Application type:Collar
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Treatment frequency:8 months
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No prescription required
Truly unique collar technology for your dog
Seresto® is the leading, innovative flea and tick collar for dogs that applies two active ingredients over your dog’s hair and skin surface: imidacloprid and flumethrin. This steady release of treatment is effective for 8-month protection against fleas and ticks. That's one convenient, non-greasy, odorless flea and tick collar instead of 8 monthly oral or topical treatments.
Systemic vs. nonsystemic protection
With oral preventives, active ingredients are ingested into the bloodstream and require fleas and ticks to bite to die. But the nonsystemic protection of Seresto distributes them across the coat and skin and works through contact — so fleas and ticks don’t have to bite your pet to die.
Design for your pet
No messy coatings here. Active ingredients are stored in the collar’s unique polymer matrix and released in low concentrations over 8 months. Plus, a familiar design and ratchet-release mechanism makes putting it on a snap.
How to apply the 8-month Seresto® dog collar
Step 1
Insert the end of the collar through the buckle.
Step 2
Adjust the collar around the dog’s neck without it being too tight or too loose. It should be possible to enter two fingers comfortably between the collar and the neck.
Step 3
Pull excess collar through the loop(s). Collar length greater than 1 inch beyond the loop(s) should be cut off unless it is on a growing puppy.
Step 4
Three reflector clips may be fixed permanently to the collar to increase your dog’s visibility in the dark. Evenly distribute the clips on the non-overlapping part of the collar. The clips are correctly applied when a clicking sound is heard.
Top questions about Seresto® for dogs
How do Seresto® for dogs work?
The Seresto® collar works with a unique polymer matrix of two active ingredients, which spread from the site of direct contact over the skin surface of your dog:
- Imidacloprid has been used in products for years to control flea infestations.
- Flumethrin effectively kills and repels ticks.
- Flumethrin works together with imidacloprid to provide dual action against fleas and ticks. No other product has this combination of ingredients.
Sustained release technology
Seresto® works similarly to a monthly topical in the fact that the active ingredients spread from the site of direct contact over the skin surface. The active ingredients in Seresto® are released in low concentrations from within the collar and, thanks to your pet’s skin and coat, spread from head to toes, even the tail. As the active ingredients wear off over time, a new supply is continuously replenished in low concentrations for 8 months. The long-lasting, 8-month duration of Seresto® differentiates it from other flea and tick collars.
Watch our video for more information about how it works
Do Seresto® collars for dogs expire?
There is no expiration date required on the packaging by the EPA for Seresto® for dogs. The product should be kept in its original packaging and stored as directed on the label.
Can I bathe my dog with the Seresto® collars on?
Seresto® 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. To maintain an 8-month duration, dogs must not be bathed more than once per month. There is no need to remove the collar for bathing. Please use a gentle, soap-free pet shampoo.