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I had ask if it was covid and he said no. Leukemia, lymphoma and other cancer may be caused by benzene in Neutrogena, Aveeno, Coppertone and other sunscreens. I bought two collars from my vet and my dogs start choking and throwing up. One incident involved a 12 year old boy who had to be hospitalized after having seizures and vomiting from exposure to the Seresto collar his dog was wearing. Its side effects include fur loss around the neck, lethargy, and rashes after tying the collar on the dog. She was trying to tell me she was [Show More]On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. His breathing was real weak and he was getting sick. chills (shivering) loss of appetite. My dog was diagnosed with acute myeloid lukemia in the past 2 weeks. Nothing at that time showed up. I bought this collar from Chewy.com. My female also wore the collars and now I want to have her tested to see if there are any signs of cancer. I also put this collar on my pup at 12 weeks. I have ordered them on line and noticed that some were made in Germany, South Africa, Kansas, and China. Being a cold snap, I deci[Show More]My Teddy has been wearing one since he was a puppy. Our 22# mixed breed rescue dog developed thyroid cancer which spread to a nearby lymph node. I purchased this years from Chewy, as I have in the past. Two out of 51 treated dogs showed transient skin alterations in the region of collar application, namely a crusty spot (approx. Our once healthy 8-year-old mixed labrador started to decline rapidly after using the Seresto collar with no warning. My cat had one of these for a couple weeks and broke out in a horrible rash. ins.dataset.adChannel = cid; A couple of days later my Jack Russell Terrier developed a twitch in her left hind leg. Prepare for the unexpected by getting a quote from top pet insurance providers. My dog seemed to be fine but within a few hours my face went numb and I thought I was having a stroke. So, if you are using any of these products and start noticing any abnormal behaviors with your pet, consult the veterinarian immediately. On the recommendation of my vet I purchased a Seresto flea collar for my be!oved 10 year old dog Bella. Not 5 min later she work up twitching and acting strange. 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. On a Thursday he had a grand mal seizure at about 6 pm. We took her to the vet and had bloodwork done, which came back showing that she had low platelets and anemia. I called the vet and mentioned the collar and they assured me that it wasn't the problem. Over the next two and half months he saw two other Vets as well, for his eyes (we were at the Vet at least twice a month). Did this collar have anything to do with it? Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to. The surviving cat and dog no longer wear the collars and, so far, have not shown any reactions. Which is a blood cancer from long term exposure to radiation or chemicals. 2 months later, my 4yr old started having seizures again and died on me. The use of any product involves some risk, just as riding [Show More]Flea and tick medications need to have some component such as a repellent or insecticide to work against fleas and ticks. Before we move further to the symptoms of poisoning and analyze the tests required for its treatment, it's essential to understand the causes and risk factors that can lead to poisoning. My 15 old Bichon had 1st ever seizure after1st usage of Seresto collar 10/20; also stopped eating & drinking. Do we definatively know it was the collar? I bought each of my 3 (indoor) cats and my dog Seresto flea collars. Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. 1/25/2021 my Mom had massive stroke. He kept getting worse so I took it off and washed around his neck. Essentially, these collars work by distributing pesticides to the pets skin or emitting harmful gas to the parasites. He eventually stopped eating anything offered, became weak then also had to be euthanized. I have an American Bulldog who was seen by a vet Aug 5, 2021 for a through exam who was wearing a seresto collar. I started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. When we got home she had another seizure and then another. We just lost our 4-1/2 year old labradoodle from this collar. Lawyers are reviewing Cartiva lawsuits for individuals who experienced complications after receiving the toe implant. My pup is a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix and neither parents have ever had seizures. 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. In addition to the regulatory oversight, investigators noted numerous complaints filed on Amazon.com, where Seresto is the top-selling collar. When dealing with suspected poisoning in cats, it is important to recognize the signs of poisoning and know what to do if you see them. I was using these collars on all 5 of my pets. Seresto Flea and Tick Collars are quite popular and very well known. My cat Twinkles has been diagnosed with kidney disease. Our vet never thought the problems were caused by the Seresto collars. Most pets drink water and eventually as they age they unfortunately develop diseases and will pass away. I had blood test to prove it. Hair grew back. His breathing was extremely labored and he lost weight, took him to the vet his temp was only 97 so I was directed to an animal hospital. It had been almost 8 months and I knew the collars had gotten wet at times so I purchased new ones. The collars were purchased from a pet care store. One of the best ways to prevent flea and tick infestations is to keep your dog clean and well-groomed. This happened over and over until I made the connection that it was the collar and threw it away and after t. I bought the collar for my Golden Retriever a few years back. There are two cats in our household as well. 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. Shame on them and the EPA. When this notice came out we removed the collar and Harley was no longer lethargic. Bo was 10 years old when I had to have him euthanized in May 2016. 4 days after putting them on, my 4yr old suddenly started having seizures for the first time in his life. When I researched the cancer they were diagnosed with, I read it was tied to flee collars. Friendship with dog image by Michael Klug from Fotolia.com. My golden started having really bad seizures multiple times a day and its been getting worse. I placed it on her and within 24 hours she suffered a VIOLENT death!!! In smaller animals such as rats and rabbits, small breeds, it was seen to be toxic to the reproductive organs whereby the females exposed had more abortions, fetal death and it even resulted in maternal deaths. I have proof of purchase for the collars through Chewy. 2 months later, my 4yr old started having seizures again and died on me. Weve had the Seresto collar on her for the two years weve had her. He eventually stopped eating anything offered, became weak then also had to be euthanized. She was poisoned !!! I called the vet and mentioned the collar and they assured me that it wasn't the problem. I also put this collar on my pup at 12 weeks. I purchased the Seresto collar a few months ago and his health went down hill just like that. Cut that collar off immediately. Needless to say I took off the collar n bathed her neck with Dawn soap. My 5 year old was diagnosed with a Spleen tumor in July 2020 and died in September. Caution should be used when putting the collar on your dog; wash your hands after attaching the collar and make sure it is secure enough that pets cannot easily remove it, ingesting it accidentally in the process. 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 bought the collars in March, 2020. Her health continued to get worse through th. Last year my cat Star developed a rash under her collar with scabs. This may include: Hair Loss. 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. Bayer is evil for selling this pesticide laden thing!!! Our dog suddenly started having seizures after use of this horrible Senestro product. Thank God I chose to not put her to sleep. 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. But, according to the manufacturer, the collar will start to act immediately when you place it around your pets neck. The two I held her comforting her and it passed within 5 minutes. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for. I noticed my cat has been throwing up more as well. I made sure she was watered and she curled up on my lap and went to sleep. Are Dog Flea Collars Dangerous to Humans? Im praying that she bounces back. The vet put her on seizure medication and carried out lots of tests. Ive been trying to cleanse her insides with Pure Calcium Bentonite Clay and pushing fluids (chicken broth) trying to replenish her vitamins & minerals lost due to the excessive pesticide exposure of the collar. Found scabbed sores around Kitty's neck.. Kitty vomited today 5 hours after eating. Symptoms include watery eyes, runny nose, coughing, sneezing, wheezing, skin inflammation, itchy skin, lethargy, and death. 2023 Copyright AboutLawsuits.com. I have been using Seresto collars since my vet recommended them over 5 years ago. 11/24/21. We are going to have his body autotopsized and have a toxicology screening to find out cause of death, but all I. The doctor said probably cancer. I have ordered them on line and noticed that some were made in Germany, South Africa, Kansas, and China. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. 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 I bought the Seresto Cat color for our cat because it would last throughout the whole summer rather than just a few months. Seems possibly related. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. This is a terrible thing to do to pet owners! He developed an ear infection about 3 years ago, he is six now. These collars need to be removed. Purchased at Tractors Supply. They became more frequent as time wore on. 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. Said seizures and put him on meds. This stuff kills pets, I'm. When on she failed her test months later off collar A'ced her test then on collar again failed BUN. The only link is the collar. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. She's a big Labrador well over 100lbs and never had any issues. (+ Other Benefits). My name is Ana, and I am the editor of Doghint.com. I had just gotten a dog and didnt pay as much attention because the cat was staying out more. and past away.I had no ideal they had pesticides in the collar.I really miss my chip! I put Seresto on my schipperkey. Being a cold snap, I deci. 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. Skin Rashes. Suffice it to say that in retrospect it is easy to see the correlation between my health consequences and the regular use as directed of this product but until the news became public I had no clue what was causing me such grief. She died. Flea collars can be very harmful to humans and cause chemical burns and skin irritations on the hands and body. I've treated my dogs ears with no luck with him either. Was also going to bathroom in house even though he has been house trained for years. His breathing was real weak and he was getting sick. The use of TCVP in pet flea collars is the last remaining residential use of this toxic family of chemicals; six other dangerous organophosphates once used in pet products have been removed from . She is not able to walk without falling or sup[Show More]Our once healthy 8-year-old mixed labrador started to decline rapidly after using the Seresto collar with no warning. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for fluids. He passed in June. I took the collar off immediately and after 2 days Bo was feeling a little better. Which is a blood cancer from long term exposure to radiation or chemicals. He also has lumps being monitored and they are on his neck where the collar would have been. Chevy's blood count was 1800. After a month of wearing the collar he was laying around and now his front legs give out and buckle under him. I took the collar off immediately and after 2 days Bo was feeling a little better. But if your solution for treating fleas involves powders, sprays or collars, you must be aware of the risks these chemicals pose to canines. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); 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. We just purchased the serestro collar for the second year in a row a few months ago. 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. they look at a couple results and go okay, money will do the rest. Obstruction of the intestines due to paralysis of intestines, Abnormal heart rhythm and rapid heart rate. The only thing that has changed with me placing the collar on him the day before. She passed away after a few weeks of hospitalization and suffering. Well it got worst . Im praying that she bounces back. I held her comforting her and it passed within 5 minutes. When we went to the vet they gave him fluids for dehydration and again assured me it wasn't the collar. Did blood work and everything was looking ok but my dog had trouble walking was using the bathroom a lot.. Look like another 10 years was added on to his life he was deteriorating in front of me all of a sudden with no answers as to why. We are on day 6 of no collar and still having issues. My older dog seemed lethargic and unsteady walking. I believe it adversely affected her thyroid over the two summers she wore it. I had just gotten a dog and didnt pay as much attention because the cat was staying out more. Now I hear these collars can cause seizure and death. The pyrethrins are generally of low acute toxicity but convulsions may occur if substantial amounts are ingested. 1 cm diameter) on one day, respectively a moderate erythema of small (< 1 cm) to medium size (1 - 4cm) for about two days. Had no idea it was the collars. Fipronil is white powder with a moldy odor, used to control ants, beetles, cockroaches, fleas, ticks, termites, mole crickets, thrips, rootworms, weevils, and other insects. I had bought a Seresto collar for him two weeks before any of these symptoms devel. First they did an xray and said he could have mild asthma, then the blood work came back. Nothing at that time showed up. container.appendChild(ins); It has remained completely bare for years even after stopping use of collar. After a day at the vet who tried to treat him, he returned home only to lose all neurological function that night. Here are some symptoms of flea collar poisoning: Lethargy Muscle spasms Weakness Abnormal heart rhythm Nausea Vomiting Salivation Stomach pain Seizures Safer Alternative: Natural Flea Collars for Dogs I believed the hype over the collars being fake ones causing the deaths in dogs and cats but I dont believe that now. It took a week before he seemed normal. Her head was twitching, her eyes were twitching and she started whining. We put collar on our 15 month old Kitty. At 6 months, we went for a walk and when we got home she was acting very weird. Again wasnt sure what it could be thought it was just his time too. Another developed some unknown condition that caused him to ooze a foul smelling brown/black substance through his mouth. Why had she not had a problem with the 1st collar. var container = document.getElementById(slotId); If you are concerned, It would be best to have your pet seen by a veterinarian, as they can examine them, see what might be going on, and get treatment for them. 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. There are two cats in our household as well. #. He was a neat freak and groomed himself constantly. Provide some details about your potential case, which will be submitted for review by a lawyer. Removed and stopped using the Seresto collar for the last 2 years. Molly had a good life and we loved her. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. 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 dog Mulligan who is 9 has been seizing like a humping motion in his hind legs after I put a serresto collar on him I figured it was just age - I heard this today on 1010 wins NY that these collars caused injury and death to several pets I just ripped these collars off both of my dogs immediately. Research is so conclusive that France has banned the use of organophospates in flea collars. As mentioned, severe reactions are considered to be very rare with Advantage when it is applied as per instructions. I don't care old she was. I bought these both from Chewy in October 2021. Bayer is evil for selling this pesticide laden thing!!! My Teddy has been wearing one since he was a puppy. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. This is heartbreaking. For example, they can cause severe effects on the nervous system resulting in neurological deficits. 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