Ticks and fleas are a recurring problem for many animals, and especially for cats. Contrary to popular belief, ticks and fleas can latch on to your feline during all months of the year (even during winter). Although outdoor cats are more at risk, indoor cats can still be infested by ticks and fleas. Ticks and fleas can be an ongoing problem and if not treated the infestations can transmit diseases and have serious health effects. It can be frustrating trying to fight your cat’s parasite problem, as many tick and flea medications only protect the neck area or do not last for a long period of time. The Seresto flea collar is attempting to take care of this problem and eradicate parasites from your cat’s life.
Seresto Cat Flea Collar
Unlike traditional flea or tick repellent that usually comes in the form of a topical cream or shampoo, the Seresto cat flea collar reportedly provides flea and tick protection for you cats for an 8-month period. Additionally, where as most flea or tick protection only attack parasites once they bite your cat, Seresto kills parasites once they come in contact with your cat.
How do Seresto Flea Collars Work
The Seresto flea collar works by slowly releasing small amounts of flea and tick repellent throughout an eight-month period. The active ingredients of Seresto are Imidacloprid (kills fleas and eggs) and Flumethrin (kills ticks).
Cheap Seresto Cat Flea Collars
Seresto collars are sold online at Chewy for around $50. I saw some options on ebay for cheaper, around $45, but I would not risk it. There have been reports of counterfeit Seresto collars that even resulted in a seresto rebate back in 2018, so I would stick with trusted vendors such as Amazon.
Seresto Cat Collar Reviews
I bought the Seresto Collar for my 6 year old tabby cat that frequently has flea infestations during the summer months. I put the collar on him in March 2019 to gear up for the summer. While putting the collar on I noticed there were already a few fleas on my cat’s skin. Within the first two days I didn’t notice much of a difference as the fleas remained on my cat’s back despite having the collar. However, after a couple more days the fleas began to disappear and after a week or so the fleas were completely gone. The collar worked really well throughout the summer months. I checked my cat’s skin every week or so and occasionally found some fleas, but I imagine that no flea repellent is perfect. Around September (around 6.5 months of wearing the collar) I started to notice more fleas starting to appear on my cat. I eventually ended up just taking the collar off at the end of the month and by October.
For this seresto cat color review, I would give this product a 4.5 out of 5. It wasn’t 100% perfect and did not quite last the entire 8 months, but it definitely got the job done. The best part about the Seresto Collar is that it requires no effort after putting it on your cat. The previous flea and tick repellant shampoo that I used before had to be administered every month and was a lot messier and time consuming. Additionally, at the price of around $50 and lasting for ~6-7 months, it was much cheaper than my previous flea repellent.
Seresto Collar Side Effects
My cat did not experience any side effects, but I have read of other people with different experiences. Seresto does claim that mild hair and skin irritation may occur at the application site in the first day of wearing the collar, but your cat should recover after a week or two as its body adjusts to your collar. Extreme cases of Seresto can cause vomiting, diarrhea, dizziness, seizures, fatigue, or drooling. Therefore, it is important that you closely monitor your cat during the first couple days of wearing the collar. If you notice any of these serious side effect, remove the collar and visit your vet.
