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Seresto Cat

This treatment applies to the following species:
Company: Elanco US

Kills and Repels Fleas and Ticks

Odorless and Non-Greasy

Fleas

Ticks

Flea Larvae

8 MONTH PROTECTION

● Repels and Kills fleas and ticks.

● Repels and kills ticks for 8 months, including Deer ticks, that may transmit Lyme disease and anaplasmosis, American dog ticks, that may transmit Rocky Mountain spotted fever, cytauxzoonosis and ehrlichiosis, Brown dog ticks, that may transmit ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and Lone Star ticks, that may transmit cytauxzoonosis and ehrlichiosis.

● Prevents new tick infestations 48 hours after application.

● Quickly kills fleas on cats within 24 hours after application and continues to prevent infestations for 8 months.

● Treatment with Seresto cat kills fleas that may transmit Bartonellosis (Bartonella henselae), tapeworm infections (Dipylidium caninum), Feline infectious anemia (Mycoplasma spp.), and Rickettsiosis (Rickettsia felis).

● After 24 hours of application, any new fleas are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting 8 months.

● Kills and repels fleas before they lay eggs.

● Elanco’s patented polymer matrix technology ensures that both active ingredients are slowly and continuously released.

● Make sure to replace the collar after 8 months for year-round tick and flea pest prevention.

Active Ingredients

% by Weight

Flumethrin*

4.5%

Imidacloprid

10.0%

OTHER INGREDIENTS

85.5%

TOTAL

100.0%

* Trans Z-1/trans Z-2 ratio: max 66% trans Z-1 and min 34% trans Z-2

READ THE ENTIRE LABEL BEFORE USE

DO NOT OPEN UNTIL READY TO USE

DO NOT LET CHILDREN PLAY WITH THIS COLLAR

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

CHOKING HAZARD - CONTAINS SMALL PARTS

HOT LINE NUMBER

Have the product container or label with you when calling a poison control center or doctor, or going for treatment.

For consumer questions and/or medical emergencies involving humans or animals call 1-800-255-6826.

Directions For Use

It is a violation of Federal Law to use this product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling. Do not contaminate feed or food.

HOW TO APPLY

One collar per cat to be fastened around the neck.

Remove collar from protective bag directly before use. Unroll collar and make sure that there are no remnants from the plastic connectors inside the collar.

Insert end of the collar through the buckle. Adjust the collar around the cat’s neck without tightening it too tight or leaving it too loose. As a guide, fit 2 fingers comfortably between the collar and the neck. Pull excess collar through the loop(s). Cut collar to a length no greater than 1 inch (2 cm) beyond the loop(s) unless it is on a growing kitten, where some additional length may be needed for adjustment as the animal grows.

The collar should be worn continuously for the 8-month protection period. Check periodically and adjust fit if necessary, especially when kittens are rapidly growing.

This collar is designed with a release mechanism. In the unlikely event of a cat being trapped, the cat’s own strength is usually sufficient to widen the collar to allow for quick release.

Replace the collar after 8 months for optimal flea and tick protection.

PRODUCT INFORMATION

Kills fleas which may cause flea allergy dermatitis (FAD) or flea bite hypersensitivity (FBH).

Seresto Cat kills existing fleas on cats 24 hours after initial application of the collar. After 24 hours, any new fleas on the cat are killed within 2 hours with protection against further flea infestation lasting eight (8) months. Pre-existing pupae in the environment may continue to emerge for six (6) weeks or longer depending upon the climatic conditions. Treat the cat’s living areas with a product approved for home use.

Ticks already on the cat prior to treatment may not be killed immediately after collar application and may remain attached and visible. At the time of application remove ticks already on the cat. The prevention of infestations with new ticks starts within 48 hours after application of the collar.

Any new ticks on the cat are repelled and/or killed as quickly as 6 hours after initial 48 hours of application.

In case of loss of collar, a new collar may be applied immediately. Do not attach a leash to the collar as this may cause breakage.

Keep the collar in the bag and in the outer packaging until use. As with any pesticide product, do not allow small children to play with the collar or to put them into their mouths. Avoid contact with eyes, skin or clothing. Wash thoroughly with soap and cold water after fitting the collar. People with sensitivity reactions to the ingredients of the collar should avoid contact with the collar. Choking hazard. Contains small parts. Do not place collar in mouth. Not intended for use on humans.

Occasionally scratching may be observed in animals that are not used to wearing collars during the first few days after fitting. Ensure that the collar is not fitted too tightly. Slight hair loss and mild skin reactions from the collar may occur at the application site which usually recover within 1 or 2 weeks without the need for collar removal. For further guidance regarding individual animal sensitivities, see information below.

For external use on cats only. Do not use on other animals. Do not use on kittens under ten weeks of age. Do not get this product in cat’s eyes or mouth. As with any product, consult your veterinarian before using this product on debilitated, aged, breeding, pregnant, or nursing animals. Individual sensitivities, while rare, may occur after using ANY pesticide product for pets. If your animal is on medication, consult your veterinarian before using this or any other product. The following adverse events are based on adverse event reporting. Not all adverse reactions are reported to the EPA. It is not always possible to reliably estimate the adverse event frequency or establish a causal relationship to product exposure using this data. The following adverse events in cats are listed in decreasing order of reporting frequency: Application site reactions (hair change, lesions, pruritus (itchy skin), erythema (reddening of the skin), inflammation, hemorrhage, burns, self-trauma, ulcers, behavioral disorders, lethargy, anorexia, vomiting, alopecia, hyperactivity, skin disorders, vocalization, skin lesions, hypersalivation. Remove the collar if these symptoms occur and consult with your veterinarian. Report suspected adverse events by calling Elanco at 1-800-255-6826 or the EPA

website at https: / / www.epa.gov / pesticide - incidents / report - pesticide - exposure - incidents - affecting - pets - or - domestic - animals.

The patented continuous release technology ensures that both active ingredients are slowly and continuously released from the collar towards the animal. This ensures that concentrations of both active ingredients are present in the cat during the entire efficacy period. The active ingredients spread from the site of direct contact over the skin surface.

STORAGE AND DISPOSAL

Do not contaminate water, food or feed by storage or disposal.

Do not use container for food storage or other purposes.

Pesticide Storage: Store in original unopened container in a cool, dry place that is inaccessible to children.

Container Disposal: Dispose of pouch and expired collar in trash. Outer container may be recycled or disposed of in trash.

LIMITED WARRANTY, DISCLAIMER, AND LIMITATION OF DAMAGES

By using, buying or handling this product, user and/or buyer accepts the following terms. Subject to the adverse events referred to above, and to the extent consistent with applicable law, Elanco US lnc.’s (“Elanco”) sole and exclusive limited warranty is that this product conforms to the chemical description on the label and is reasonably fit for the purposes stated on the label, when used in accordance with the label under normal use conditions. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the above exclusive express limited warranty is void if the product is used contrary to the label. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, ELANCO MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. TO THE EXTENT CONSISTENT WITH APPLICABLE LAW, ELANCO DISCLAIMS ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE, AND DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY. No agent of Elanco is authorized to make any other warranty, except in writing with a specific reference to this warranty. To the extent consistent with applicable law, Elanco shall not be liable whatsoever for special, incidental or consequential damages resulting from the use or handling of this product. To the extent consistent with applicable law, the sole and exclusive remedy of the user and/or buyer for any and all tosses, injuries, or damages, regardless of the legal theory, shall not exceed the purchase price paid for the product, or the replacement of product. To the extent the above disclaimer of warranties disclaims implied warranties, it may be limited or ineffective if you are a “consumer” and this product is a “consumer product,” as those terms are defined by the Magnuson Moss Act, 15 U.S.C. § 2301, in which case the duration of any implied warranties is limited to the earlier of either the applicable statute of limitation or repose, and in no case will any implied warranty extend beyond the term of the Exclusive Express Limited Warranty for the product. To the extent consistent with applicable law, some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.

EPA Reg. No. 11556-191

Manufactured For:

Elanco US Inc, 2500 Innovation Way, Greenfield, IN 46140

Seresto, Elanco and the diagonal bar logo are trademarks of Elanco or its affiliates.

© 2023 Elanco or its affiliates.

PA504980X

W2a

Presentation: ONE collar.

CPN: 1131197.1

ELANCO US, INC.
2500 INNOVATION WAY, GREENFIELD, IN, 46140
Customer Service:   317-276-1262
Technical Service:   800-428-4441
Website:   www.elanco.us
Email:   elanco@elanco.com
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