Seresto

[sandi'smum]

Has anyone used this product since becoming available in Aus? If so, is it as good as advertised? Any feedback would be appreciated.

[sandgrubber]

Has anyone used this product since becoming available in Aus? If so, is it as good as advertised? Any feedback would be appreciated.

It's quite widely used here in the US, and many people are more-than happy with it. I used it for a year and a half on my dogs (two batches). Had problems with the third batch. One of my dogs started compulsive incessant licking, which went away when the collar was off. A vet told me this probably indicated that she was feeling a pins-and-needles sensation, and it could be a side effect. The other two had no problems, but our local flea population seems to have caught on to the collars, and they have ceased to work for my dogs.

[sandi'smum]

Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm amazed that no one from this forum, in Australia has used it. I purchased one the other day and the fleas have gone and he has stopped scratching constantly

[Tempus Fugit]

This article from the USA is a worry, especially when a tick repellant is required to prevent Ehrlichiosis; 

Popular flea collar linked to almost 1,700 pet deaths. The EPA has issued no warning : https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2021/03/02/seresto-dog-cat-collars-found-harm-pets-humans-epa-records-show/4574753001/?fbclid=IwAR3dbEqWSJki1d_f1ehjckSJJ6ZN26SLVa__jDWtEB84J3I8xJx7oYP5_cI

 

[sandgrubber]

Scaring people gets readers.  The article requires critical review.

https://skeptvet.com/Blog/2021/03/seresto-flea-tick-collars-the-new-satanic-panic/