We have been talking about fleas and ticks quite a bit. It’s that time of year where you just cannot be too cautious to protect your furry family. This post is sponsored by Bayer / Seresto and the Pet Blogger Network. I am being compensated for helping spread the word about the Seresto product, but Sweep Tight only shares information we feel is relevant to our readers. Bayer / Seresto is not responsible for the content of this article.
I have been learning so much about fleas and ticks lately. As much as it’s freaking me out and giving me the heebie jeebies, I am also happy to know the info. Hopefully with all this new knowledge we can prevent our guys from getting these nasty bugs.
Three Facts about Fleas and Ticks
- One flea can feed on your pet for up to three hours. That’s a long time for such a tiny creature. Now imagine if there’s a complete flea infestation. That’s multiple fleas feasting on your pet – or even you – up to 3 hours each. Yuck.
- When a tick attaches and feeds on your pet it causes blood to pool under the skin. The tick then injects saliva containing an anticoagulant to stop the blood from clotting, so it can suck it all up into its gut. Gross alert. If that tick is infected, it can pass the disease on to your pet.
- Female fleas lay 40-50 eggs per day on the host. These eggs fall off into the environment and hatch within 2 weeks. The new fleas are everywhere waiting to hop on to their next victim. Tiny little menaces that can cause so many problems.
The Seresto collar is an excellent way to protect your pets. No monthly applications to apply or to remember. The collar protects for up to 8 months. We put one on our Hilo and he doesn’t show once ounce of being bothered by it.
When I first put the Seresto collar on him he thought we were going for a walk. After that he relaxed right away and doesn’t even seem to notice. Heck, we can barely see it on him with all his fur. It was beyond easy to put on him and we have the peace of mind of him being protected for quite a while.
Carlee C says
July 11, 2014 at 7:35 amI am so thankful that we have not had a flea issue at our new house. We do not let our treatments lapse. When I bought my first house, the yard was awful and it took me a long time to get it under control with one of my cats.
Amber Edwards says
July 11, 2014 at 11:49 amOh I hate fleas and ticks! So thankful our little pup hasn’t gotten them yet! So important to protect that sweet little guy!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
July 11, 2014 at 1:34 pmEw, so that’s how fleas spread so fast. I never knew that.
Dawn says
July 11, 2014 at 1:57 pmFleas are horrible little creatures! Not only are they gross and uncomfortable for your dog or cat, they transmit worms which can be transmitted to humans!
Tiffany (Fabulous Mom Blog) says
July 11, 2014 at 1:59 pmI hate fleas! Our cat is an indoor cat and luckily I’ve never had a problem. Those are some interesting facts though.
Mama to 5 BLessings says
July 11, 2014 at 2:53 pmWhat a great alternative to sprays and injections. We do not have animals but this way seems so much easier!
Ellen Christian says
July 11, 2014 at 4:14 pmThat definitely seems easier than having to do monthly applications!
Ann Bacciaglia says
July 11, 2014 at 5:59 pmWe have two cats and a dog so I worry about fleas. Luckily we don’t really have ticks around here so that is good.
Aimee Smith says
July 11, 2014 at 6:58 pmWe are so lucky because we have never had any problems with our dog! This looks like a great product!
Angela S says
July 11, 2014 at 7:14 pmFleas and ticks are a constant battle in the summertime with my 2 dogs. I haven’t tried this or any collars actually. I am glad to hear this is working out for you and your pup.
Nancy Lustri (StyleDecor) says
July 11, 2014 at 7:59 pmHas anyone noticed that lighter haired don’t typically get fleas or ticks. Maybe I was just lucky for 16 years, but my dog only had ticks once after we got a batch of infested mulch. He never had fleas. My first dog was black and had them ALL the time! Back then they didn’t have these awesome collars. Wish they did! 🙂
Pam says
July 11, 2014 at 8:45 pmFleas are so annoying! We just recently treated all our cats and our house for fleas!
Jenn says
July 11, 2014 at 8:53 pmI hate fleas with a red hot passion! A god tick and flea preventative is so important!
Liz Mays says
July 11, 2014 at 11:39 pmOh ugh, the thought of fleas feeding in number like that makes me ill. Thank goodness for prevention!
valmg @ Mom Knows It All says
July 12, 2014 at 10:49 amWe lost a pet due to flea anemia once. It’s heartbreaking.
Debi says
July 13, 2014 at 9:39 amI hate fleas. It makes me itch just thinking about them. And I hate to think of them living on one of my cats.
CrazyMom a/k/a Melanie says
July 13, 2014 at 9:50 amOhh tell me about Flea and Ticks… with 3 pups we know all to well about them.. the one and only product that I always highly recommend (and no, I was not paid and never did any kind of promo for) is this collar… it WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!! I really tell all my friends about it as soon as I hear them talk about Ticks. Our ticks are the worst in the summer and since this collar works for up to 8 month we don’t have to buy products over and over we do it once for the summer and we are done !!! Love it .. Thanks for sharing
Ari T. says
July 15, 2014 at 10:11 pmThose three facts are terrifying. I wouldn’t want any pet (and their family) to go through such a horrible experience with fleas or ticks. It’s great that your dog is comfortable with the collar. Plus having it provide eight months of prevention must be a relief.
serena says
July 23, 2014 at 7:28 amTicks have been an increasing problem where we live so this advice is well-taken
sandy weinstein says
August 2, 2014 at 7:12 pmi tried the seresto on my oldest, many problems, now she is having serious health issues, i read where several dogs had serious health issues and not to use on older dogs or small dogs. loss of muscle, stability, kidney issues (which is what my dog has now), itching, and no relief from ticks and got invaded by fleas. i am returning my collars. i read where 1 dog plus some other had to be put down. some of the dogs were highly allergic to the ingredients. if you check amazon there are over 300 negative reviews and many on the seresto facebook page.