How can you tell if a Seresto flea collar is real?

How can you tell if a Seresto flea collar is real?

All genuine collars will have the Bayer logo and a serial number printed on the collar (Bayer Animal Health was recently purchased by Elanco, so the branding may change down the road). This number should match the number on the tin. You can contact Elanco with the serial number and they can confirm if it is genuine.

Does Seresto flea collar really work?

Since the collar worked, I’ve also ordered one for our little indoor dog and the indoor cat, who also have fleas (but not as many). If these collars really kill the fleas for 6-8 months, they are worth every penny of the cost.

Are there counterfeit Seresto collars?

Be aware of fake and imitation collars As Seresto® has increased in popularity amongst pet owners, it has become a target by fraudsters; looking to cash in on pet owners’ efforts to keep their pet protected from fleas and ticks by selling them fake or imitation collars.

What are the side effects of the Seresto flea collar?

Although Elanco states that postmarket surveillance indicates Seresto collars are safe, pet owners have posted online in the past few years that they blame the collars for problems ranging from vomiting, loss of appetite, and rashes to seizures, dizziness, weakness, and death.

Are Seresto collars made in China?

WPXI-TV in Pittsburgh reports the seized Seresto collars weren’t Seresto at all. Instead, the agency says, they’re Chinese-made counterfeit collars. Even worse, the bogus collars not only might not protect your pet from fleas and ticks.

How bad are Seresto collars for dogs?

This happened after incident data showed the treatments were causing hundreds of pet deaths, as well as issues such as irritation, rashes and hair loss, gastrointestinal problems and seizures.

Does Bayer own Seresto?

The Seresto flea and tick collar received EPA approval in 2012 and was introduced to the market in 2013. Since then, Bayer—the original brand owner of the collar—and Elanco—which purchased the product in 2020, have sold more than 30 million collars.

What’s the best flea collar on the market?

Best Overall: Hartz UltraGuard Pro Flea & Tick Collar at Chewy.

Does chewy have real Seresto collars?

We source all our products from manufacturer approved distributors or directly from the manufacturers. Chewy takes pride in ensuring that our furry friends’ wellbeing is always our top priority. We have worked hard to partner with all of the manufactures to deliver 100% authentic products.

How do you activate a Seresto collar?

Sustained release technology

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.

Why do vets not like flea collars?

Ingestion of collars can be toxic. The chemicals that are meant to be on the skin are absorbed into the body when ingested. Dogs can be particularly sensitive to some chemicals.

What are the top 5 flea collars for dogs?

Here are some of our favorite dog flea collars available to keep your pooch protected.

1. Seresto Flea and Tick Collar. Best Overall Flea Collar.
2. Adams Flea and Tick Collar. Most Affordable Flea Collar.
3. SOBAKEN Flea and Tick Collar. Best Natural Flea Collar.
4. Hartz UltraGuard Flea & Tick Collar. Best Reflective Flea Collar.