Sustained release technology

As well as preventing fleas, Seresto is an effective tick treatment. If your dog has a tick attached to it before you put the collar on, it can take up to 48 hours for these to be killed so we would generally recommend removing any ticks that are already attached.

The pest-preventing chemical in the Seresto collar is designed to stay within the oils and oil glands of your pets skin, with no to minimal amount of absorption in to your pets body, which generally makes them very safe with few systemic reactions.

The Seresto® collar was highly effective against challenges with D. reticulatus ticks for up to 8 months. The high sustained acaricidal efficacy over this period prevented transmission of B. canis, thus fully protecting dogs against infection in this experimental infestation model.

So, for those who want something more natural, we recommend the Sobaken Flea and Tick Collar. Unlike the Seresto collar, this one contains a non-toxic, hypoallergenic formula – specifically spearmint, citronella, and clove. You can’t get any more natural than essential oils.

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.

The problem is that the chemicals and other active ingredients in the formula are not getting distributed properly. Most of the time the neck and surrounding area are being treated while the tail area gets minimal treatment and allows fleas and ticks to get on your dog.

seven weeks
At the time it registered the Seresto™ collar, EPA determined that the collars could be safely used on adult dogs and puppies of seven weeks of age and older, and on adult cats and kittens of 10 weeks of age and older.

It is safe to allow pets to sleep in bed with you while wearing this collar. The active ingredients spread from the site of direct contact over the skin surface, so it is not recommended to continuously touch the collar.

Natural or chemical formula. Some dog flea collars contain chemical pest preventatives,while others are infused with natural ingredients such as essential oils.

Flea collars are generally inexpensive and can be used to prevent a flea infestation on your dog. Flea collars however, are not as effective if your dog already has fleas. Most flea collars are only target adult fleas and may not kill fleas in areas away from the collar such as the underside and rump of your dog.

Hartz flea collars with “plus” in the name are effective at stopping the flea lifecycle at any point. Other products, such as the Hartz® UltraGuard® Flea & Tick Collar for Cats and Kittens , target adult insects.

Flea and tick collars can contain ingredients that can be highly toxic to dogs if ingested. Amitraz and propoxur are two such chemicals, added to flea and tick collars during production. Accidental ingestion of a collar by your dog can result in severe toxicity.