Why is my dog scratching and losing hair from Seresto collar?

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Raven is 6 and was in good health when we got him (which it was recent). We put a seresto flea and tick collar on him and he won't stop scratching in one place by the collar. The itching advanced to the top of his head, his chest and his right back leg. Now he is starting to get hair loss in those places. He's skinnier and less muscle bound than he used to be and his eyes are watering. I live on a kinda big piece of land so he really needs the collar on him. I just don't know how to help him. Pet's info: Cat | Burmese | Male | neutered | 15 lbs

Laura Johnson VMD · Accepted Answer

Hi, thanks for using Petco Pet Education Center, formerly Petcoach! There have been reports of extreme itchiness and hair loss from the Seresto collar. If Raven is having a reaction to the collar it should be removed and no longer used. I recommend changing to Bravecto, which is a topical flea and tick medication that is applied every 3 months. If his skin is raw he should see a Vet for antibiotics and steroids. I wish you the best!

Why is my dog scratching and losing hair from Seresto collar?

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