Put one of these collars on him and within months his failure on his neck is almost all gone and he has sores. My Elderly Mother sleeps with her cat every night. 4.4 Swelling. However, this can cause your dog to develop multiple types of allergies. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; His seizures have gotten worse. My dog developed a large pimple like growth on his head, near his right ear. My sister was visiting and bought my smallest rat terrier mix a seresto collar Friday night. On a Thursday he had a grand mal seizure at about 6 pm. Needless to say I took off the collar n bathed her neck with Dawn soap. Had seizures right away - thought that was an inherent problem with the dog who was a rescue at the age of 3 to our good home. 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. Thought they are fine since I bought them the prior year with no issues.One of my dogs became very sick the vet wasnt sure what it could be he was 10 years old. My cat Bandit had Seresto collars for several years. Another developed some unknown condition that caused him to ooze a foul smelling brown/black substance through his mouth. The Iris leaked out of one, plugging the ulcer, and on Christmas Eve, the other eye ruptured. The first of this year I bought two Seresto flea collars and put one of them on my older dog, a Pomeranian Terrier Mix, @ 14 years old. I gave my 8 yr old German Shepherd a new Seresto flea/tick collar 12/12/20. I have been reading the comments here and on regulations.gov, and it is so heartbreaking. I went back to Avantix. I instantly thought the flea collar must have something to do with it and removed them from all my animals (4 total, 2 cats and 2 dogs). I had no idea the collars were highly rated on Amazon. Our vet never thought the problems were caused by the Seresto collars. 1/25/2021 my Mom had massive stroke. Studies have shown that chemicals that are harmful to both your family pets and children can remain (and are accessible each time the collar is touched) for a few weeks after the collar has been put on your dog. Hair loss, also in the area where the collar sits Reduced appetite Vomiting or diarrhea Behavioral changes, such as excessive scratching at the collar or restlessness These symptoms might appear within a few hours or days after you put the collar on the dog. It took a week before he seemed normal. These collars need to be removed [Show More]My Border Collie Koko became mysteriously ill after I put a vet recommended Seresto collar on her. Unfortunately, these collars have side effects such as redness, scratching, hair loss, and more. Within hours I noticed his ears were red, By morning, they were scaly and very inflamed. So the dog had seizure medication since he was 3. My other dog seems to be fine though and my husbanf has no issues. I found him 3 hours later under some brush by my door. We spent thousands trying to find out what was wrong with her. I attributed the problem to her aging since my other mixed breed showed no visible sign of concern and was fitted with the same brand collar. Prior to that she was a healthy kitty. WalKing in circles.. always the same direction..brain tumor suspected. Hair grew back. My heart is broken, I believe the Seresto flea collar caused this. This terrible! What Are the Side Effects? I bought each of my 3 (indoor) cats and my dog Seresto flea collars. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . She was my fur baby and to think how many hearts are broken and this is still selling on store shelves for the greed of money ! We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. He developed an ear infection about 3 years ago, he is six now. 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. ins.style.minWidth = container.attributes.ezaw.value + 'px'; Young children are particularly susceptible (not to mention cats and dogs) to these pesticides' effects because their nervous system and brain are still developing, and their . Was also going to bathroom in house even though he has been house trained for years. My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. My golden started having really bad seizures multiple times a day and its been getting worse. Put one of these collars on him and within months his failure on his neck is almost all gone and he has sores. It took a week before he seemed normal. I should also mention the cats were in no way related and came from completely different backgrounds. We returned to the vet Nov 2, 2021 and she now has cancer in her Jaw. Soon after my dog had a seizure, flailing around like a flounder on the floor. Put it on him just after Easter. Her breathing is often labored and she is quite thin. Flea, the common name for the order Siphonaptera, includes 2,500 species of small flightless insects that live as external parasites of mammals and birds.Fleas live by ingesting the blood of their hosts. My Labrador got his Soresto collar in May, and in November was diagnosed with cancer. Besides ingestion, poisoning can also occur by licking the residue on the hair. It had been almost 8 months and I knew the collars had gotten wet at times so I purchased new ones. I bought the collar for my Golden Retriever a few years back. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. I don't know if this is a result of switching from his previous flea control to a Serresto collar. Ticks are horrible here in Pennsylvania. My 15 year old wore the Seresto collar for about 36 hours after the vets on Marthas Vineyard recommended it, due to the tick density there. Both dogs were healthy otherwise with consistent vet visits and a healthy diet. Had no idea it was the collars. But it was effective and the next year I bought it again. This happened over and over until I made the connection that it was the collar and threw it away and after that I was fine. Molly had a good life and we loved her. Provide the veterinarian with as much information as possible, such as recent illnesses, changes in behavior that you may have noticed, and the approximate length of time that your pet has been exhibiting the symptoms. The manufacturer has defended the collars as safe and effective, and veterinary experts say they have seen no cause for alarm. It comes as a pair and offers protection for up to 12 months from pests that cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever and Lyme disease. During his visit at vet also was noticed that he has several lumps all through his body. Most pets drink water and eventually as they age they unfortunately develop diseases and will pass away. He was an indoor cat so I know he didn't get into anyth[Show More]I had to have my cat put to sleep last week. I just put a new one on her about a week or so ago. It does not have the same immediate, toxic effect on humans because of differences in the nervous system. Sadly, these features that make the collars effective at keeping the pests at bay can be hazardous to pets and humans. Dab it gently on the bites. Do not let your baby scratch the bites. 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. Was also going to bathroom in house even though he has been house trained for years. It was days. Prior to her death after putting thr collar on she would.I thought she wanted to go out she had never done that in the ninteen years ive had her. I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. Last year had hair loss on hind area. I've been having non stop drainage and went to my ENT several times with them saying nothing was wrong. 1/25/2021 my Mom had massive stroke. He lost 30 lbs and the vet said the symptoms he started displaying was from a stroke. Symptoms of poisoning include a nasty smorgasbord of muscle twitching, seizures, respiratory paralysis and even death. The veterinary team will check at regular intervals, your dogs blood pressure, heart rate, body temperature, blood markers, and urine production. She had it on for 2 days, before she stopped eating and drinking. I often see some TERRIBLE problems when people are not using effective flea and tick products. We are going to have his body autotopsized and have a toxicology screening to find out cause of death, but all I can think of that changed in our household was bringing the collar into it. Cannot tell me why it happened so quickly. Did nothing. He started to perk back up and now March 2021 he looks good for a 12 year old. I believed the hype over the collars being fake ones causing the deaths in dogs and cats but I dont believe that now. The surviving cat and dog no longer wear the collars and, so far, have not shown any reactions. This pesticide affects the central nervous system in pets and humans. My dog could not stand did not want to eat, was lethargic and as the days went on her health just declined more and more. Then he said with all the glands being swelled is likely to be cancer. Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. var pid = 'ca-pub-7518070506490566'; I bought this collar from Chewy.com. No way. I visited a vet on 07/15/20 who sold me and put on my dog's neck a Seresto flea collar. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. Purchased fall 2020. First look in the middle of the page for the Summary by Full Reg. ins.className = 'adsbygoogle ezasloaded'; My sister in law then sent us info on this collar n couldnt believe that they would sell something like this to harm our precious fur baby . I pray she has no side effects from this collar. All within 10 days she had four grand mall seizures . ins.style.height = container.attributes.ezah.value + 'px'; This stuff kills pets, I'm. I believe seresto flea collar is causing CKD in my cat. Within 3 days it happened again..I rushed [Show More]The first of this year I bought two Seresto flea collars and put one of them on my older dog, a Pomeranian Terrier Mix, @ 14 years old. Last year had hair loss on hind area. My westie had gone to the vets in April 2017. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Many pets who have never been exposed to these products develop seizures, cancer, kidney failure and several other diseases. The Natural Resources . He was lethargic and falling over not long after putting in on. Up untill using the collar he had no medical problems. This happened over and over until I made the connection that it was the collar and threw it away and after that I was fine. if(typeof ez_ad_units != 'undefined'){ez_ad_units.push([[250,250],'doghint_com-leader-1','ezslot_7',134,'0','0'])};__ez_fad_position('div-gpt-ad-doghint_com-leader-1-0'); The chemicals found in most flea and tick collars that help eliminate parasites can be harmful if ingested. They didn't see any infection. Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling. My sister in law then sent us info on this collar n couldnt believe that they would sell something like this to harm our precious fur baby . Needless to say, I ripped that thing off his neck. 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. Also, it is advisable to wash thoroughly with soap after handling it as it irritates your skin or eyes. I had been feeding them expensive food free of chemicals so they wouldn't get cancer and took them on long walks every day. I've treated my dogs ears with no luck with him either. She went from a completely healthy dog to dying only 8 days later. Fleas can't fly, but they can jump up to 18 centimeters . Vet still hasnt stated it isnt collar-says that usually presents with skin irritation. My older dog seemed lethargic and unsteady walking. they look at a couple results and go okay, money will do the rest. When we cleared up one within weeks the next came on. I had read to not use those from China. That collar had something to do with it, and I just want others to be aware. The flea collar almost killed him and now he has to be on meds and isn't walking right. Two of which had a swift decline in health and were recommended by a vet to go over the rainbow and that is what we did. 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