We are not aware of mud having an impact on the release of the active ingredients in Seresto and hence its efficacy. What should I do if the collar gets dirty? Will a muddy collar still keep my cat protected from fleas and ticks? Please consult your vet if the symptoms persist or become more severe. In rare cases in cats, application site reactions such as dermatitis, inflammation, eczema or lesions may occur and in these instances, collar removal is recommended. In some cases, temporary collar removal may be recommended until the symptoms have disappeared. These symptoms usually disappear within one to two weeks, without removing the collar, as your cat gets used to wearing it. If your cat isn’t used to wearing a collar, there is a chance that they might develop mild reactions such as scratching, redness and hair loss. My cat is scratching at the collar, causing redness and irritation. Seresto can be worn alongside your cat’s usual collar without losing efficacy, as long as the Seresto collar is in contact with hair and skin. Once applied, the active ingredients in Seresto are quickly distributed throughout the entire body surface to protect your pet.Ĭan the Seresto collar be used alongside normal collars?Ībsolutely. Stretching the collar for activation is not necessary. Other flea and tick collars require stretching to activate them. Seresto is odourless, which means you don't have to put up with any of the unpleasant smells you usually associate with older flea and tick collars. Does this mean it’s not working properly? It's important to put it on without any delay to assure a continuous protection of your cat. Should I leave a gap between taking off an old collar and putting on a new one? It’s safe for use on kittens aged 10 weeks and older. Ideally fit snuggly with just two fingers between the collar and your cat’s neck. Nevertheless, you should avoid chewing, and if your cat manages to get their own collar into their mouth it’s likely that it is applied too loosely. My pet has started chewing the collar, should I be worried?Īs the vast majority of active ingredients are bound in the collar matrix and not on the surface, they are not released or absorbed when the collar gets chewed, although mild gastrointestinal signs may be seen. You may therefore sometimes also see fleas moving slowly in your cat's fur. However, once they have jumped on, the fleas will become disorientated before dying and falling off. The active ingredients work on contact, which means the fleas need to grab onto the fur to get exposed to the active ingredient. Why am I still seeing a flea on my cat when she’s wearing a Seresto collar?įleas may still jump onto your cat when they go past them, even if they're wearing a Seresto collar. Both ingredients act on contact without the need to bite. There are two: imidacloprid, which kills adult fleas and flea larvae and flumethrin, which repels and kills all life stages of ticks. What are the active ingredients in Seresto? These are transferred to your cat’s skin and fur, and spread across their entire body to keep them protected from ticks and fleas for eight months. Innovative technology enables the collar to release low, safe doses of its active ingredients over long periods of time. What makes Seresto different from other flea and tick collars? This means that you don’t have to worry about more frequent applications of flea and tick treatments, and there is no risk of forgetting to do so. Seresto is an innovative collar that protects your cat from ticks and fleas for eight months.
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