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Seresto Collar for Cats
Seresto collar for cats helps you simplify your feline's protection against the most common external parasites. This non-greasy and odorless collar protects against fleas and ticks for 8 months, eliminating the need for monthly treatments. This flea and tick collar kills and repels parasites on contact, helping prevent painful bites.
This 8-month flea and tick protection is trusted by cat parents for its efficacy and ease of administration and recommended by veterinarians around the world. It features a patented polymer matrix technology that enables the controlled release of the active formula over an extended period. The Seresto flea collar comes with an adjustable safety-release mechanism for your furry friend's safety. It allows the cat to break free if it becomes caught.
Suitable For
Seresto Collar for cats is suitable for kittens and cats from 10 weeks of age.
Seresto Collar for Cats Indications
- Repels & kills fleas and ticks.
- Repels & kills fleas before they have a chance to lay eggs.
- Helps reduce the risk of flea tapeworm infections and other vector-borne diseases (Bartonellosis, Feline infectious anemia & Rickettsiosis) by killing fleas.
- Helps prevent further flea infestations by killing new fleas.
- Helps reduce the risk of flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity (FBH) by killing fleas.
- Repels & kills Deer ticks, American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks & Lone Star ticks.
- Helps reduce the risk of Lyme disease, ehrlichiosis and other tick-borne diseases by killing vector ticks.
- Prevents new tick infestations.
Ingredients: Flumethrin, Imidacloprid
- Fasten the collar around your cat's neck.
- Remove the Seresto collar from the protective bag just before you are ready to use it.
- Unroll the collar, ensuring no plastic connectors remnants on the collar.
- Insert the end of the collar through the buckle.
- Adjust the collar around your cat's neck, ensuring the collar is not too tight or too loose. Leave a gap of two fingers between the collar and the cat's neck.
- Pull the excess part of the collar through the loop(s).
- Cut the excess length, leaving about 1 inch (2 cm) beyond the loops. If using it on a growing kitten, do not cut the excess length.
- Check the collar periodically and adjust if needed.
- For uninterrupted protection, ensure the cat wears the collar continuously and replace it with a new one every 8 months.
- The collar is designed with a safety release mechanism. Though unlikely, if your cat is trapped, the cat's own strength is sufficient to widen and quickly release the collar.
The table below shows the available pack of Seresto Collar for cats.
Seresto Collar Dosing Table:
| Cat Size | Cat Weight (lbs) | Collar Length inch (cm) | Flumethrin (%) | Imidacloprid (%) |
| All Cats | Up to 18 | 15.0 (38) | 4.5 | 10.0 |
For Cats:
The collar is for external use on cats only. It is not indicated for use in kittens under 10 weeks of age. Before using it on debilitated, aged, breeding, pregnant or nursing cats, talk to a vet. It is recommended to consult a vet before using it concurrently with your cat's other veterinary treatments. Ensure that the collar is not fitted too tightly.
For Humans:
Do not use this collar on humans. If you are sensitive to any of the active ingredients in the collar, avoid contact with the collar. Wash your hands after handling the collar. Keep it out of reach of children.
General:
Do not use the collar on any other animal species. Keep it in the protective bag and do not take the collar out of the packaging until use. You should not attach a leash to the collar, as this may cause breakage. This collar can be a choking hazard. Keep it away from children and pets.
Are there Any Specific Storage Instructions for Seresto?
Store it in the original container, in a cool, dry place. Do not use the container for food storage or other purposes. Avoid contaminating water, food or feed by storage or disposal.
What are the Key Benefits of Seresto Collar for Cats?
- Long-lasting protection: Protects for 8 months from flea and tick infestations
- No monthly hassles: Eliminates the need for monthly treatments.
- Dual-action formula: Contains imidacloprid and flumethrin for comprehensive protection from fleas and ticks.
- No painful bites: Kills and repels parasites on contact, protecting cats from bites and reduces irritation.
- Added safety: Designed with a safety-release mechanism to prevent strangulation.
- Convenient & easy: Simple to apply, non-greasy and odorless for ease of use.
How does the Seresto Collar for cats work?
Seresto flea and tick collar features a patented polymer matrix. The active ingredients, imidacloprid and flumethrin, are stored within the collar. Once you apply the collar, the active ingredients are released in low concentrations from the collar to your cat's skin and coat. As soon as fleas and ticks come in contact with the treated cat, the collar kills and repels them.
What does the Seresto collar protect my cat against?
This long-lasting collar protects cats from fleas and ticks for 8 months. It kills fleas before they can lay eggs and prevents further flea infestations. The collar also repels & kills Deer ticks, American dog ticks, Brown dog ticks & Lone Star ticks.
How frequently should I replace the Seresto collar on my cat?
For your cat's uninterrupted protection, you should replace the Seresto collar on your cat every 8 months.
Is it safe to use the Seresto Collar for Cats on my dog?
You should not use the Seresto Collar for cats on dogs. For your dog's protection, you should use the Seresto collar for dogs.
Can I use a Seresto cat collar on a kitten?
Seresto Collar for cats is safe for use on kittens from 10 weeks of age.
Is it safe for my cat to wear the Seresto Collar with another regular collar?
When making your cat wear the Seresto collar alongside their regular collar, ensure that the Seresto collar is in contact with your cat's skin.
Can I use Seresto for Cats on a pregnant cat?
The safe use of Seresto has not been fully evaluated in pregnant cats. Consult a veterinarian before using it on pregnant, breeding and nursing cats.
What happens if my cat licks the collar?
The active formula of Seresto is bound within the collar matrix. In case, your cat licks the Seresto collar, the cat may experience mild gastrointestinal symptoms, such as drooling or vomiting, which are typically resolved within 24 hours. If the symptoms persist, contact a vet.
What will happen when my cat gets stuck with the collar?
The Seresto collar is designed with a safety release mechanism. If the cat gets caught with the collar, the collar will widen or break.




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