Liver enzymes so high they couldn't register. The only link is the collar. The manufacturer has defended the collars as safe and effective, and veterinary experts say they have seen no cause for alarm. Over the next two and half months he saw two other Vets as well, for his eyes (we were at the Vet at leas[Show More]On Oct. 13, 2021, I bought 2 collars, at Walmart (which don't sell the fake collars) for my dogs, Benson a Weimaraner, and Mr. Jones, a chihuahua. Five days later, Mr. Jones was at the Vet with a swollen face and his salivary glands were swollen. Accidental ingestion of a collar by your dog can result in severe toxicity. Two years ago my cat Sammy had to be put down due to a cancerous throat tumor. They couldn't get me in until the next day. Activated charcoal may be used to bind the poison. they look at a couple results and go okay, money will do the r. I believe seresto flea collar is causing CKD in my cat. Adams Flea and tick collar is marketed as a highly effective remedy for fleas and ticks on canines. Pay attention to your babys comfort level and stop immediately if it causes discomfort. He had to have an enucleation surgery, removing both eyes. 11/24/21. They all denounced that it could have been the collar. I am wondering if the collar may be causing his problem. I've treated my dogs ears with no luck with him either. How Efficient Are Those? I think it was the collar all-along. We put her on pills, but she stopped eating and got to where she could barely get up and walk. Despite 75,000 incident reports between 2012 and 2020, the EPA hasn't issued any warnings . My Teddy has been wearing one since he was a puppy. I always thought it was water from his baths. He was only ten and in perfect health. I called the vet she said it was probably due to the moon cycles. I never had a problem until this year. Put down day before Thanksgiving. Hi! Thought it was allergies. Im hoping for a class action suit on this terrible product from lying companies.This cat (named Ms Kitty ) was my best friend ever, and this saddens me terribly to this day. I have ordered them on line and noticed that some were made in Germany, South Africa, Kansas, and China. Praying it isnt cancer . But wasn't sure what happened. If anyone else has had this problem please post it. I spent over $2000 that weekend. Don't buy Seresto collar. First they did an xray and said he could have mild asthma, then the blood work came back. I am committed to research and publish various information about dogs training, nutrition, and the best gear that will make both pup and his parents happy. Unfortunately, the collar may have some side effects on your dog, such as lethargy, rashes, itching, twitching, dry skin, chemical burn, and twitching. I put one one my goldendoodle when he was about 5 months. My older dog seemed lethargic and unsteady walking. Bo was 10 years old when I had to have him euthanized in May 2016. We were dumb founded. I don't think he has any long-term effect from it, but I can't be sure. My westie had gone to the vets in April 2017. Within three weeks the seizures began, at first I thought she was going after a mouse..then I realize she's Frantically struggling to get her balance..to stand. Vet. If possible, it is recommended that you get your file from your pet's veterinarian or your doctor indicating that there were certain symptoms that appeared after using the flea and tick collars by Seresto. They both were under the care of a veterinarian and not only are we dealing with their loss but the veterinarian bills were over $2500. Both chemicals are also likely to cause cancer. She was fine for the first 8 months so I purchased a second collar for the next 8 month period but after wearing the 2nd collar for about 4 weeks her back legs started to buckle beneath her. In addition, the ingredients in the flea collars can leave a residue on your dog's hair that remains for many weeks. . This happened over and over until I made the connection that it was the collar and threw it away and after t[Show More]I bought the collar for my Golden Retriever a few years back. I made sure she was watered and she curled up on my lap and went to sleep. Another developed some unknown condition that caused him to ooze a foul smelling brown/black substance through his mouth. He lost 30 lbs and the vet said the symptoms he started displaying was from a stroke. Attract the fleas and drown them with soapy water. He past away January 2021. Being a cold snap, I decided to leave his collar off. Now Im wondering if this is the cause. She was trying to tell me she was. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. Removed and stopped using the. Also, he has had persistent diarrea and extremely loose stools. She's a big Labrador well over 100lbs and never had any issues. When I researched the cancer they were diagnosed with, I read it was tied to flee collars. I believe Seresto caused the deaths of both of my Italian Greyhounds. Amitraz and propoxur are two common chemicals found on most flea and ticks collars. Another woman used a flea and tick powder intended only for pets on her sweater, her furniture and her carpet. I had ask if it was covid and he said no. I refused to believe it was the collar. I believe there is a connection between her kidneys and the collar. We started treating her for that with antibiotics and steroids but within weeks her left eye bulged out of its socket. She in perfect health. This had never occurred prior to wearing the Seresto collar. However, some modern designs like Seresto can last up to 8 months. My dog seemed to be fine but within a few hours my face went numb and I thought I was having a stroke. Some dogs may also develop local or generalized allergies. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); More severe symptoms can include: An allergic reaction (hives, rash, shortness of breath and swelling). Not 5 min later she work up twitching and acting strange. If our beloved cat died due to toxins in this product I will use all my force to make sure it doesnt happen to anyone else. For more details, check the Disclosure section at the bottom of the page. He was an indoor cat so I know he didn't get into anything. Purchased fall 2020. He kept getting worse so I took it off and washed around his neck. You can use tiny mittens on your babys hands to prevent secondary skin infections. It does not have the same immediate, toxic effect on humans because of differences in the nervous system. We switched his food but they persisted. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. They were both young, healthy, and active. It was days. The very next week this article came out and we discovered it was this collar. When I came home Sunday I took the collar off of the dog and bathed him. My cat Twinkles has been diagnosed with kidney disease. I never had a problem until this year. Last year had hair loss on hind area. My cat kept trying to pull it off, to the point of rubbing her skin raw. Th[Show More]Crazy just saw this today. The vet told me the tumor was extremely rare in that breed, especially a dog that young. Put it on him just after Easter. She quickly lost massive amounts of weight and appeared to suffer from a neurological problems as she became very unsteady on her feet, unable to jump onto furniture or walk a straight line. I had ask if it was covid and he said no. I rushed him to the vet and as we placed him on the table, the vet asked me how long he had the Seresto collar on. She is on seizure medicine for the rest of her life every 8 hours. Our Akita became ill, following the same pattern and passed last week. Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. I bought seresto colors for my 3 dogs last March 2020 I had left them on over the time frame that they recommended. Also, the veterinary can induce vomiting depending on the chemical in the collar, timing, and state of the pet. The onset of my respiratory problem started about a week after I began using this product on my pets. They suggested her teeth be cleaned & a lower protein food . She is not able to walk without falling or support. This DEFINATELY needs to be pulled. 2 months later, my 4yr old started having seizures again and died on me. I'm still a mess over it. I went back to Avantix. Soon after my dog had a seizure, flailing around like a flounder on the floor. I bought these both from Chewy in October 2021. After wearing the collar for a few days she suddenly started to lick the air with a slight foamy liquid coming from her mouth and shortly after this had a really bad seizure. Her head was twitching, her eyes were twitching and she started whining. They suggested her teeth be cleaned & a lower protein food . I visited a vet on 07/15/20 who sold me and put on my dog's neck a Seresto flea collar. His breathing was real weak and he was getting sick. The Natural Resources . 4 days after putting them on, my 4yr old suddenly started having seizures for the first time in his life. Within a week he developed ear drainage and nasal and throat irritation and was told by a doctor that he had a hole in his ear drum. We put collar on our 15 month old Kitty. Bought seresto collars for my 12 year old and 4 year old Rottweilers. These collars need to be removed from market asap. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. Now I hear these collars can cause seizure and death. Did blood work and everything was looking ok but my dog had trouble walking was using the bathroom a lot.. Look like anoth, I bought seresto colors for my 3 dogs last March 2020 I had left them on over the time frame that they recommended. var pid = 'ca-pub-7518070506490566'; He was getting better by the next day but not 100%. Did n[Show More]I have a 14 year old dachshund that has worn the Seresto collar for the last few years, no issues. I started using seresto flee collars on my little dog and know he is not eating well has no energy and I had blood work done and his has kidney issues. Skin Redness. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. The vet put her on seizure medication and carried out lots of tests. The pest-preventing chemical in the Seresto collar is designed to stay within the oils and oil glands of your pets skin, with no to minimal amount . Amitraz and propoxur are two such chemicals, added to flea and tick collars during production. I called the vet she said it was probably due to the moon cycles. I firmly believe this was all a result of this collar. Shame on them and the EPA. Symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, skin inflammation, itchy skin, lethargy, and death. I bought Seresto collar for my 13 year old Yorkshire terrier, within hours she was having diarrhea and vomiting, she is very very ill, sees the vet in the am, I was doing my research bc my 12 year old dog Anna died 8/12/2021 a month after I put a Seresto collar on her, and only now am I realizing the poisoning she indured was from the collar, I only realized it bc this was the only thing that was [Show More]I bought Seresto collar for my 13 year old Yorkshire terrier, within hours she was having diarrhea and vomiting, she is very very ill, sees the vet in the am, I was doing my research bc my 12 year old dog Anna died 8/12/2021 a month after I put a Seresto collar on her, and only now am I realizing the poisoning she indured was from the collar, I only realized it bc this was the only thing that was different for my Yorkie, for offer a year we pondered his was Anna at the vet just 2 months earlier, had blood work and had a great report, to diarrhea vomiting and kidney failure one month after purchasing and putting the collar on her, I hope Trixie makes it through the night to get to the vet. I am taking him to the vet to see if there are any side affects or long term problems. After I was away from my dog the symptoms went away but as soon as I got near him, I felt like I was having a stroke again. My heart is broken, I believe the Seresto flea collar caused this. Her head was twitching, her eyes were twitching and she started whining. One incident involving a 12-year-old boy who slept in bed with a dog wearing the collar resulted in the boy being hospitalized due to seizures and vomiting, Krishnamoorthi wrote. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[300,250],'doghint_com-large-mobile-banner-1','ezslot_5',125,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-doghint_com-large-mobile-banner-1-0'); Hartz is also a popular flea collar for dogs. It was days. My heart is broken, I believe the Seresto flea collar caused this. They provide long-lasting protection for both dogs and cats and can be ordered in packs of two for up to 16 months of use. Less than a month passed and I noticed a lump at the top of his neck. She, too, developed multiple symptoms. When we got home she had another seizure and then another. Soon after my dog had a seizure, flailing around like a flounder on the floor. I didnt notice it because he lives in and outdoors. Getting rid of human fleas can be difficult, but pest control treatments will eliminate the problem at its source. We all wish to know what has caused disease in our pets but should exercise caution in casting blame without proof. Her health continued to get worse through the winter and I decided to get her checked out. Moreover, these collars can leave residue on the dogs hair that can last for weeks. She was poisoned !!! I always thought it was water from his baths. However, this can cause your dog to develop multiple types of allergies. Just sickening I had to lose my pet [Show More]I bought this for my 11-year-old Keeshond to prevent tick and fleas purchasing it from Petco . 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