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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 put the collar on him and he started laying around and whimpering. Lady had a temperature of 101. Cat started having teeth and throat problems. Both cats became ill very soon after the collars were put on them. I visited a vet on 07/15/20 who sold me and put on my dog's neck a Seresto flea collar. When vet examined her asked about tick prevention n I said she has a new flea collar on. Apart from amitraz and propoxur, tetrachlorvinphos is another chemical used in flea and tick collars. Almost as much as I love my children). I bought the Seresto Cat color for our cat because it would last throughout the whole summer rather than just a few months. More severe symptoms can include: An allergic reaction (hives, rash, shortness of breath and swelling). When we got home she had another seizure and then another. So the dog had seizure medication since he was 3. My dog ate his sestero flea collar and has thrown up what appears to be the remaining parts of the collar. Obstruction of the intestines due to paralysis of intestines, Abnormal heart rhythm and rapid heart rate. Needless to say, I ripped that thing off his neck. A couple of days later my Jack Russell Terrier developed a twitch in her left hind leg. Its either an infection or cancer . Crazy just saw this today. If your dog starts behaving strangely after applying the flea collar, contact your veterinarian. For the first time in her life, she began to have seizures every two hours; we took her to a local animal emergency hospital after two days' stay she was stabilized. After three months watching her deteriorate and still having bad seizures I couldn't bear to watch her suffering any longer and had to say goodbye. It took a week before he seemed normal. 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 ! I had bought a Seresto collar for him two weeks before any of these symptoms devel[Show More]My 10 year old Boxer/Blue Heeler mix suddenly developed neurological issues - stumbling, seizures. Fleas can't fly, but they can jump up to 18 centimeters . 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. I had bought a Seresto collar for him two weeks before any of these symptoms developed. Again wasnt sure what it could be thought it was just his time too. After about 24 hours of wearing the collar my dog was lifeless, He couldnt walk. 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. I started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. We had to put him down the next day. This is heartbreaking. She was poisoned !!! 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. I've been having non stop drainage and went to my ENT several times with them saying nothing was wrong. Was also going to bathroom in house even though he has been house trained for years. Th. He also developed an excess of platelets, causing white gums. I've treated my dogs ears with no luck with him either. Amitraz and propoxur are two such chemicals, added to flea and tick collars during production. I often see some TERRIBLE problems when people are not using effective flea and tick products. Bought a Seresto collar for my dog, within a month she had to be euthanased as she was so ill, despite having a clean bill of health from her vet just 2 months prior to putting on Collar. What are its Side Effects? I had used Seresto Flea Collar on My Cat Repeatedly and He Developed Lung Cancer! There are two cats in our household as well. Friday Oct. 1, Her liver enzymes had been elevated and 4 m. Ill never put one of those collars on my pets again. It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. Your pet may recover, but the length of time it takes for him to get back to normal will depend on the level of toxicity and his state of health at the time of the incident. She had a terrible episode 3 days ago and now she can't walk. He was getting better by the next day but not 100%. Her health continued to get worse through th[Show More]I bought the Seresto Cat color for our cat because it would last throughout the whole summer rather than just a few months. Moreover, Adams flea and tick collar is also harmful to human beings. This DEFINATELY needs to be pu[Show More]We just lost our 4-1/2 year old labradoodle from this collar. Two and half weeks later Kitty started vomiting Several hours after eating. There are far too many adverse side effects, and literally thousands of reports on the harmful s[Show More]Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. Said seizures and put him on meds. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. Both cats became ill very soon after the collars were put on them. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. Now, she was 17 yr old. They are not innocuous as they suck blood occasionally to the point of causing anemia, transmit blood borne pathogens which can make pets sick, and cause a lot of irritation, dermatitis, itching and discomfort for pets. The surviving cat and dog no longer wear the collars and, so far, have not shown any reactions. Noticed when removing the flea collar, his collar area had no hair. Published in USA Today on Tuesday, the report lays out documents from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that link Seresto flea and tick collars to thousands of pet deaths and injuries (not to mention some human injuries as well). I bought the seresto collar about a year and a half ago for my cat Bo. I firmly believe this was all a result of this collar. I picked her back up and held her. I am not sure if it was the collar or not but hopefully other people that are having problems similar Maybe this will help in saving someones pet, Ive been using seresto on my Labrador for about 5-6 years. My 10 year old Boxer/Blue Heeler mix suddenly developed neurological issues - stumbling, seizures. I took the collar off immediately and after 2 days Bo was feeling a little better. Itching. I'm still a mess over it. I am not sure if it was the collar or not but hopefully other people that are having problems similar Maybe this will help in saving someones pet. DON T NOT BUY THIS ITEM. They suggested her teeth be cleaned & a lower protein food . Now , I know exactly what happened to him . It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. My dog was diagnosed with acute myeloid lukemia in the past 2 weeks. Our Akita became ill, following the same pattern and passed last week. Now my puppy who isn't a yr yet couldn't wear it because it broke her at in a rash around her neck and once the collar was off, the rash healed. Saturday night after she petted the dog and then petted the cat, the cat went upstairs and died in his sleep. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . All published articles are meant for informational purposes only and not substitute the professional veterinary consultation. A week later, he developed ulcers on both eyes. I had ask if it was covid and he said no. Below is the summary. This was a nerve gas in the Second World War. and past away.I had no ideal they had pesticides in the collar.I really miss my chip! It took 5-7 days of home cooked pured food, coconut water and bone broth. He lays a cries in pain. I purchased Seresto collars for my cats in early summer 2022. You can use tiny mittens on your babys hands to prevent secondary skin infections. Bought a seresto colar and placed it on his neck. Wondering if this collars toxic chemicals had anything to do with her stroke? Copyright 2023. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); When I came home Sunday I took the collar off of the dog and bathed him. He was a neat freak and groomed himself constantly. His seizures have gotten worse. Removed and stopped using the Seresto collar for the last 2 years. But based on what I have read some people have lost their pets within days of putting the collar on. Shortly after using this she started to have seizures that she never had before. Did nothing. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. She has an appointment with the vet next week. 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. They suggested her teeth be cleaned & a lower protein food . A week later, he developed ulcers on both eyes. So the dog had seizure medication since he was 3. Bloods and scans were done and he could find nothing wrong with her, within the next 5 days her white cell count had dropped and her liver enzymes were high. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. But, I am suspicious. It was days. He is most likely in the 4th stage of Lymphoma (there are 5 stages). Thought maybe allergies. This caused coughing, nausea and an aching head. I pray she has no side effects from this collar. This all happened so fast. I noticed my cat has been throwing up more as well. Mind you at the end of June she was in very good health. Thank God I chose to not put her to sleep. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. In 2020 I had to have my six year old cat euthanized after a rapid decline in health. My heart goes out to everyone who lost their sweet doggie. All published articles are meant for informational purposes only and not substitute the professional veterinary consultation. I really want to know if this collar killed my six year old baby (yes,I loved him like he was a family member. I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. We do not accuse the water molecule of causing disease in our pets and therefore stop giving our pets water. Ice for at least 10 minutes at a time and repeat 2-3 times a day. And you can always go back by clicking on the black arrow in the right bottom corner of the page. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. 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. Prior to that she was a healthy kitty. . 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. Children and husky dog image by Marzanna Syncerz from, NRDC: Poison on Pets II" Toxic Chemicals in Flea and Tick Collars, NYTImes: E.P.A. The toxicity of an organophosphate can be fatal in a matter of minutes, depending on the ingredients and the dosage given to the pet. I started using Soresto collar on my cat and dog the beginning of this year with no problems. I think it was the collar all-along. Being a cold snap, I decided to leave his collar off. I started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. He was perfectly healthy and never had any seizures before I put the collar on him. In addition, bathe your pet with mild soap and rinse with large amounts of water. My 5 year old was diagnosed with a Spleen tumor in July 2020 and died in September. While there are risks of toxicity if used inappropriately or eaten, veterinary approved flea and tick collars are generally quite safe if used properly. Alcohol. I removed this collar and took her to the vets. Since Ive taken it off he has gotten much better and doesnt throw up anymore. 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. Bo was 10 years old when I had to have him euthanized in May 2016. Thank you to whom ever brought this situation to light. We just put the dog down yesterday due to inoperable throat and sinus cancer. When vet examined her asked about tick prevention n I said she has a new flea collar on. container.style.maxWidth = container.style.minWidth + 'px'; Praying it isnt cancer . Two out of 51 treated dogs showed transient skin alterations in the region of collar application, namely a crusty spot (approx. I've used Seresto collars on all my animals for the past few years. Benson developed a small lump in his throat approximately a couple weeks after wearing the collar. During his visit at vet also was noticed that he has several lumps all through his body. Flea-collar manufacturers include warnings on the products to avoid exposure and to wash your hands thoroughly after handling the collars. . Liver enzymes so high they couldn't register. Based on its own research regarding the dangers of propoxur, the Natural Resources Defense Council submitted a petition to the EPA in 2011 asking for the approval of the use of propoxur in pet collars to be revoked. Our dog suddenly started having seizures after use of this horrible Senestro product. Our third dog took the collar off and became ill but not fatally. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. 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. Her liver enzymes had been elevated and 4 m[Show More]Ill never put one of those collars on my pets again. Bottle with chemicals image by Kapu from Fotolia.com. The infections from flea bites on humans typically have the following symptoms: Swollen glands Redness Pain in the area The above symptoms should also be discussed with the doctor as soon as possible, but the situation usually isn't as serious as the allergic reaction. My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. Medium size terrier-lab mix used the Seresto collar for several years since 3-years old. April 15th while being patted she collapsed and died. Flea bites may cause itchy, red bumps, blisters, crusts, and even hives. Now Im wondering if this is the cause. I had to have my cat put to sleep last week. I also put this collar on my pup at 12 weeks. But, according to the manufacturer, the collar will start to act immediately when you place it around your pets neck. 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. Activated charcoal may be used to bind the poison. April 9th put on a serento cat collar for ticks and fleas. On the recommendation of my vet I purchased a Seresto flea collar for my be!oved 10 year old dog Bella. The very next week this article came out and we discovered it was this collar. Are flea collars safe for humans? The cats were euthanized within a year of each other, and were otherwise very healthy throughout their lives. Some dogs may also develop local or generalized allergies. I picked her back up and held her. In addition, it is important to take preventative measures such as using a flea comb to remove fleas and their eggs from pets and carpets. I took her to the vet and there was no explanation. Two and half weeks later Kitty started vomiting Several hours after eating. chills (shivering) loss of appetite. I found him 3 hours later under some brush by my door. I bought two collars from my vet and my dogs start choking and throwing up. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for. Sadly, I never connected the collars with these health issues until it was too late. 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. Both chemicals are also likely to cause cancer. He began being disoriented and losing movement on his back legs. DVM360 reports: 'According to a 2019 EPA memo, symptoms in humans related to these incidents vary widely, with most involving skin rashes or lesions; numbness, tingling, or pain; and nasal, ocular, or throat irritation after placing the collar on the pet, after nuzzling with the pet, or after sleeping in bed with the pet. I h. Last year my cat Star developed a rash under her collar with scabs. Took both collars off immediately and was hoping all was well. I don't care old she was. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. I had not heard of problems with the collar and my vet was also unaware. I bought each of my 3 (indoor) cats and my dog Seresto flea collars. 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. I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. 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