Seresto Large Dog Vet-Recommended Flea & Tick Treatment & Prevention Collar for Dogs Over 18 lbs. | 8 Months Protection

I live in an extremely rural area in the south and during the spring and summer it gets very hot and very buggy here. For the past couple of seasons, we have had a really bad flea problem. The ticks haven't been as bad as I have seen them but the fleas have been awful. I currently have two dogs and two cats. My dogs, both rescues, are very large dogs. One is a 90lb German Shepherd Dog and the other is a 160 lb Golden Retriever/Leonberger mix. My German Shepherd Dog has a severe flea allergy and has been struggling with hair loss and extremely itchy skin because of the high flea population we've had the past couple of years triggering his allergies. I tried everything: natural flea killing remedies for inside the house and treating my lawn to help minimize the chance of one of the little buggers hitching a ride on him when he goes outside. I have him on just about every flea pill I can think of from my vet. Comfortis did OK during the winter and late fall/early spring. Once the season got into high gear, it didn't seem to make much of a dent into the fleas. Same with Trifexis. Frontline worked about as well as the others. Between flea and heartworm meds, I was spending $100 a month of preventative care for just my two dogs. Having used Advantage about 10 years or so back on another dog I had at the time when we had another serious flea year I thought I'd give it a try again.I had read about the Seresto collar and how it would take care of fleas and ticks for 8 months and since Advantage had worked for me in the past I thought it was definitely something I should be looking into. I couldn't buy it at my local vet as they don't carry it so I turned to amazon. I read through the reviews and liked what I was seeing. I ordered one of the collars and impatiently awaited its arrival.As soon as the mail carrier put it in the box I was on it and put it on my German Shepherd Dog since he is most severely affected by the fleas. Because of his size, I didn't even bother trimming the end of the collar. One of the reviews mentioned about a 10 day period for the collar to really start to work but my experience with it is a little different. I started seeing dead fleas later the same day I put the collar on the dog. The flea problem had gotten so bad in the house that I was ready to call an exterminator to try and eliminate them. Every living thing in the house was scratching thanks to the fleas. Within about a week of putting the collar on just one dog, all of that stopped. I still see a flea from time to time but that is usually after we come back inside after a walk or playing. There are no more fleas in the house. Even places the dogs and cats don't go, the fleas are gone. I had planned on buying another collar for my 160lb dog but with the way this one has worked, I don't really think that will be necessary. My German Shepherd Dog is getting his hair back slowly and he's not scratching all the time. He's sleeping better--everyone is sleeping better.I know with the economy being what it is right now, I understand completely that $50 for a flea and tick collar may seem like a lot to spend at one time (that is one of the reasons my local vet doesn't carry it because a lot of their customers can't afford it) but it is very well worth it if you have a flea and/or tick problem. My $100 a month preventative bills went down to $30 after purchasing this collar. This works out to around $6.25 a month for the best flea and tick protection I've ever found. There aren't any pills to con the pets into eating (no more fixing peanut butter sandwiches to get the pills eaten!) or no messy topicals to apply.I am absolutely sold on this flea collar and will not ever use another brand of flea and tick preventative again. This is the only solution for me. All of the positive reviews on this site for this collar, believe them. The praises they are singing are absolutely spot on.Edit, 4th September, 2014: I wanted to come back in and update my review since it's been a couple of months since I purchased this collar and put it on my dog.The collar has worked beautifully! It is still killing fleas and ticks like it promises, my dog has not had any allergic reactions to it (something I worried about as another reviewer commented their dog did react) and my home and surrounding area is completely flea-free. I wasn't expecting this one collar to kill all the fleas in the house with four animals running around in here, but it has. My GSD has almost all of his hair back and I can tell a huge difference in his personality. He's more playful and happy all the time like he used to be before he had his awful allergic reaction to a flea bite. The only chewing or scratching he does now is where his skin itches from the new growth, and that scratching/chewing is decreasing steadily. I haven't seen a single flea in well over a month and I don't even worry about picking up any buggy hitchhikers when we go for walks anymore as I know the collar will take care of them. My biggest worry now is my GSD playing in the poison ivy. :)

My pups were infested with fleas this spring. We tried different topical treatments like Frontline and K9 Advantage. None worked. I did not want to feed them poison so I purchased these twin-pack Soresto flea collars. They are supposed to work for 8 months. It's been a couple months and the flea issue is under control. A bit pricey but worth the money.

f you’re tired of remembering monthly flea treatments or dealing with messy spot-ons, the Seresto flea collar might be your new best friend (besides your actual pet, of course).I!ve used them for my dogs (30lb, 50lb, & 160 lb) and here’s the deal: it actually works. It claims to protect against fleas and ticks for up to 8 months, and surprisingly, it kind of delivers. Within a couple days, I noticed way fewer fleas, and ticks? Haven’t seen one since.What I like:• Super low-maintenance – You put it on and forget about it (well, mostly).• No gross smell or sticky stuff – It’s not greasy, and you won’t smell chemicals every time your pet walks by.• Water-resistant – Bath time or a quick swim doesn’t kill the magic (though too many baths might shorten its life a bit).• Long-term win – It’s a bit pricey upfront, but if you break it down over 8 months, it’s cheaper than monthly treatments.A few things to watch out for:• Skin sensitivity – Some pets might react to it. Mine have been completely fine.• Not a bug shield – It doesn’t repel fleas and ticks, it just kills them once they make contact.• Fake products online – Definitely buy from a trusted store or your vet. There are some sketchy knockoffs floating around that don’t work (or worse).Bottom line:If your pet tolerates wearing it, the Seresto collar is a total game-changer. It saves you time, mess, and gives your pet long-lasting protection. Just keep an eye on them for the first couple days after putting it on, and you’re good to go.

Why did you pick this product vs others?:This is my second year buying this product for my dog. If you are on the fence and not sure if you should buy this product and spend the money I have to tell you buy it definitely buy it. It is amazing if there ends up being a tick on my dog from a walk in the woods it just falls off and dies. I mean it’s incredible. We haven’t had any real tick problems at all And no flea problems at all and my dog goes walking through deep woods heavy grass all of it and it’s just been a phenomenal product. I know it seems a little pricey but it is so so worth the money. I can’t recommend this enough.

I love using this collar on my dog! I e used it for over 5 years and she’s never had any fleas or ticks! I’ve even seen a mosquito lite on her and die. I also like that it lasts for 8 months! She seems to have no side effects from it at all! Great product!!

My dog was a tick magnet before this collar. The liquid Frontline did not work, pill form did not work. Serestro is the best for keeping ticks and fleas away. Great fit, good size. Has a nice light, almost floral smell. My dogs did not have any issues with rashes or feeling sick. Perfect for my fur babies. *Please monitor your pets when giving them this collar. While I have had success with both my 90lb dog and 8lb dog, you should always watch to see how your pet responds to a flea collar.*