Your dog can most certainly be protected from fleas & ticks by using the Seresto collar
all of the time, except while they are in our care
. All we ask is that you take it off in your car in the morning and put it back on when you pick them up at night or at the end of their stay.
Does Seresto collar need to touch skin?
Q: Does the Seresto collar have to touch skin? A:
No, the Seresto collar just needs to be in contact with your pet's fur
where the active ingredients can spread across your pet's body.
Can you take Seresto collar off at night?
The answer is as long as you follow the manufacturer's guidelines for the specific product you are using,
it's fine to leave your dog's flea collar on at night
. The flea collar should fit snugly around the dog's neck in order to make skin contact and to ensure that your dog cannot remove it.
Why is my Seresto collar not working?
There are several reasons, but the most common reason for the Seresto collar not working are
the chemicals (flumethrin and imidacloprid) are not effective against the type of flea or tick
. In addition, the chemicals may only be protecting your dog's neck, head, and body while leaving the back of their body exposed.
Do you take Seresto collar off for Bath?
Seresto collars are water-resitant, so they remain effective following a bath (with or without shampoo treatment), or even after your dog goes for a swim. Therefore,
there is no need to remove the collar for bathing
.
Can you take Seresto on and off?
Typically, to get the best protection,
you would not remove the Seresto Dog Flea and Tick Collar as long as you suspect the dogs are exposed to fleas and ticks
. The collars are pretty durable and can hold up to activity during normal play. You can remove the collar if you feel the need to.
How long does it take for a Seresto collar to work?
It kills 99.9% existing fleas on dogs within
24 hours after application
and takes approximately 48 hours to kill ticks.
What if I touch the Seresto 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
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Can I give my dog a bath with a Seresto collar on?
Can I bathe my dog with the Seresto
®
collar 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.
How tight should Seresto collar be?
To keep the collar working optimally, check and adjust it regularly so it's fitted correctly around your pet's neck. It should not be too tight or too loose –
you should be able to comfortably fit two fingers between the collar and your pet's neck
.
Do you take dog collar off at night?
If you feel it's safe to let your dog go collar-free overnight, this is the best time to do so
. It's always a good idea for your dog to be collared during the day when she's active, just in case she makes an unexpected escape, but there are still plenty of times when your dog may not need to have a collar on.
Do dog tick collars work?
If you're looking for an easy way to protect your pet, you may be wondering, “Do flea collars work on dogs and cats?”
The answer is yes
. When used according to label directions, flea collars can protect your pet from itchy, annoying flea bites.
Can I use Capstar and Seresto together?
Yes, you absolutely can
. Hopefully you only need a few days of the Capstar until your Seresto collar kicks in, but they are perfectly safe to use at the same time.
Can I use Frontline and Seresto at the same time?
Yes, absolutely you can use both
, but since the collar lasts 8 months, remove it for a week after you reapply the Frontline Plus. Then you can safely put the collar back on.
How do you release a Seresto collar?
Seresto is designed with a safety release mechanism.
A hard pull causes the ratchet-release mechanism to allow a widening of the collar
.
Is Seresto as good as frontline?
Both kill fleas and ticks, but Seresto repels ticks as well
. Frontline Plus protects against mosquitoes, Seresto does not. Seresto is designed to last 8 months with one collar, Frontline Plus is 1 month per application. Seresto ends up being slightly cheaper per month, depending on how/where you purchase it from.
How long does a Seresto collar last?
Seresto 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 8-month duration, dogs must not be bathed more than once a month.
Why isn't my dog's flea collar working?
You're not applying it frequently enough
You're not applying preventatives frequently enough. “Most products should be applied monthly, but there are some where you need to apply it every three months,” says Rosenberg. “And if you're using a flea collar, it should be changed every eight months.”
