Beware of fake and imitation Seresto™ collars!

Due to the popularity of Seresto™ 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 pets protected.

Fake and imitation collars may be ineffective and could cost you and your pet more in the long run. Your pet’s health and protection are the most important things to us. So, we’ve created this page to help you purchase a genuine Seresto collar.

Where to buy Seresto collars

The best way to avoid fake collars is to purchase from your vet or a trusted retailer:

  • Buy Seresto from authorised retailers

    An authorised online retailer

  • Buy Seresto from veterinary practices

    Your veterinary practice

  • Buy Seresto from your local trusted pet store

    Your local trusted pet store or an authorised pet retailer or agricultural store

What to avoid when buying Seresto:

  • Avoid unauthorised platforms selling Seresto

    Unauthorised online platforms

  • Adverts with suspiciously low offers on Seresto

    Suspiciously discounted offers

  • Suspicious advertisements via Facebook or Instagram

    Suspicious advertisements via social media including Facebook or Instagram

Accredited websites

The Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) has launched a voluntary scheme to list accredited websites selling authorised veterinary medicines. Check this list to be sure to buy from an accredited site or visit Buy Seresto Online.

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Seresto Features

With Seresto, one collar is all it takes to keep your dog or cat protected from fleas and ticks for 7-8 months. Seresto is clinically proven to kill fleas and actively repel and kill ticks through contact, so no bite is required for it to work1.

  1. Mehlhorn et al. Parasitol Res (2001) 87:198-207, information is regarding mode of action and is not intended to relate to speed of kill or to imply parasites can be completely stopped from biting. 

An attachment of single ticks after treatment cannot be excluded; for this reason, a transmission of infectious diseases cannot be completely excluded if conditions are unfavourable.

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March 2025

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