Seresto Collar

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What is Seresto?

Serestois a flea and tick collar for dogs and cats which 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.

For:

Dogs (7 weeks of age or older), Cats (10 weeks of age or older)

Benefits:

  • Veterinarian-recommended prevention that kills fleas and ticks on puppies and dogs 7 weeks and older weighing over 18 pounds.
  • Starts to repel and kill fleas within 24 hours of initial application and re-infesting fleas within two hours; works on contact.
  • Also repels and kills ticks within 48 hours of initial application and re-infesting ticks within six hours; works on contact with no painful biting required.
  • Easy-to-use, 27.5-inch adjustable collar
  • Collar is odorless and non-greasy; quick-release feature and visibility reflectors provide extra safety.
  • Water-resistant formula continues working for up to eight months, even after bathing, swimming and sun exposure.

Brand Name:

Seresto

Manufacturer:

Elanco

Ingredients :

Active Ingredients: Flumethrin 4.5%, Imidacloprid 10.0%.

Storage & Disposal:

Store in original unopened container in a cool, dry place that is inaccessible to children and pets. Dispose of container, pouch and expired collar in trash.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Use only one collar per animal. Fit collar around your pet's neck, allowing for 2 fingers to fit between the collar and your pet's neck to ensure a comfortable, yet snug, fit. Once collar is properly fitted, cut off any excess collar measuring 1" or longer. The collar should be worn continuously for the 8 month protection period. Check periodically and adjust fit if necessary, especially when puppies are rapidly growing. Keep the collar in the bag and in the outer packaging until use. Replace the collar after 8 months for optimal tick and flea protection.

Water Resistance: It is unnecessary to remove the collar before immersing your pet in water. Seresto remains effective following a shampoo treatment, swimming or exposure to rain or sunlight. In order to maintain an 8 month duration, pets must not be bathed more than once a month. For pets that swim once a month or more, the control duration is reduced to 5 months for fleas and 7 months for ticks.

Dosage:

Dogs/puppies: (7 weeks of age or older)
WeightDosage
Up to 18 lbsOne small dog collar per 8 months
Over 18 lbsOne large dog collar per 8 months

Cats/kittens: (10 weeks of age or older)
WeightAmount
AllOne cat collar per 8 months

Horses:
Do not use!
Seresto: (for small dogs, large dogs and cats)

Active Ingredient
(per collar)
Amount
Flumethrin*4.5%
Imidacloprid10.0%
Other ingredients85.5%
*Trans Z-1/trans Z-2 ratio: max 66% trans Z-1 and min 34% trans Z-2

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