APF Seresto Collar Response - Animal Protective Foundation (2024)

FAQs

Why are Seresto collars being recalled? ›

Seresto pet flea and tick collars were implicated for possibly causing almost 1,700 companion pet deaths for almost 10 years in 2021. This placed a much-needed spotlight on the regulatory agency, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), that apparently had sat on the data.

Elanco acquired Bayer Animal Health in 2020. Elanco and Bayer haven't admitted any wrongdoing but agreed to a $15 million settlement to resolve the Seresto collar lawsuit. Under the terms of the Seresto class action lawsuit settlement, class members can receive $13 for each collar they purchased.

The EPA ruled that the collars could stay on the market as they met the agency's standard under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), but required Elanco to conduct enhanced reporting for adverse events, do additional outreach to the veterinary community and put new warnings on the product's ...

More commonly reported adverse events inude itching for dogs and hair changes near the collar application site for cats. Less common, but more serious reported adverse events, include neurological symptoms, such as convulsions or ataxia.

Since its launch in 2013, more than 41 million Seresto collars have been sold in the U.S. In 2022, the estimated incidence of adverse events in the U.S. following exposure to the Seresto collar was approximately 0.116%, which equates to approximately one animal with a reported adverse event for every 1,000 collars ...

A USA Today article in 2020 linking the collars to hundreds of pet deaths and tens of thousands of injured animals, based on adverse incident reports submitted to the EPA, released a wave of anxiety that practitioners said translated into queries from pet owners.

There are several oral prescription flea and tick medications that are quite safe for dogs. These preventatives come in pill and chew forms, and your vet can help you find the right one for your pup's age. Simparica® is an excellent choice for flea and tick protection.

Avoiding fake Seresto™ Flea and Tick Control collars. Due to the popularity of the Seresto Flea and Tick Control collar amongst pet owners and their pets, it has become a target for fake and imitation collars, made by fraudsters looking to cash in on your efforts to keep your pet protected.

Enter the Seresto Flea and Tick Collar, which both pet professionals recommend. With two sizes, each Seresto collar offers an adjustable length to suit your dog's neck and slowly releases its active ingredients over time.

If your dog has sensitive skin or tends to find a way out of their collar, Simparica may be the best way to ensure protection. Because Seresto lasts for up to 8 months, the cost might be lower. Your veterinarian can help you weigh the options and make the best decision for you and your dog.

Is Elanco Seresto the same as Bayer Seresto? ›

Elanco bought out Bayer several years ago. All authentic Seresto Flea Collars carry only the Elanco trademark.

It is safe to allow pets to sleep in bed with you while wearing this collar. The active ingredients spread from the site of direct contact over the skin surface, so it is not recommended to continuously touch the collar.

Along those same lines, a toxin should result in similar clinical signs among all symptomatic animals. The article is claiming anything from a ruptured ear drum to liver failure to kidney failure to seizures could be linked to Seresto.

Seresto contains the active ingredients imidacloprid and flumethrin. These are topical active ingredients – which means they are not absorbed into the bloodstream of your pet but they are instead bound to the lipid (fat) layer of your pet's skin and are also present in their coat.

Potential Impact on Seizures in Dogs with Epilepsy

While Seresto collars are generally considered safe for most dogs, some pet owners have reported an association between the use of these collars and an increase in seizures in epileptic dogs.