These pose a risk to pets, children, and adults. My 5 year old Boxer was having seizures and died of a brain tumor 5 August 2020. Which became big gooey masses of blood and mucus when the scabs came off. I purchased this years from Chewy, as I have in the past. One of the most common ingredients in flea collars is tetrachlorvinphos. After a day at the vet who tried to treat him, he returned home only to lose all neurological function that night. He had to have an enucleation surgery, removing both eyes. After removing the Seresto collars from his dogs the symptoms went away. Then he said about her lymph nodes on her neck, shoulders, back side n mamo glands are are swelled . She in perfect health. If your dog or cat is having a reaction to a flea and tick product, it may show some of the following symptoms. I bought the collars in March, 2020. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. My other dog seems to be fine though and my husbanf has no issues. 4 days after putting them on, my 4yr old suddenly started having seizures for the first time in his life. We just lost our 4-1/2 year old labradoodle from this collar. When we got home she had another seizure and then another. She's a big Labrador well over 100lbs and never had any issues. She died. Cut that collar off immediately. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for. I bought this collar from Chewy.com. I firmly believe this was all a result of this collar. We have lost two dogs to cancer and one cat, plus, a dog to what the vet thought was DM ( which is neurological problem). My dog was diagnosed with acute myeloid lukemia in the past 2 weeks. Most flea collars for cats slowly expose your cat to toxic chemicals. Chevy has his regular checkups and results have been great. Removed and stopped using the[Show More]Medium size terrier-lab mix used the Seresto collar for several years since 3-years old. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. 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. I bought a Seresto collar for my dog. Five days later, Mr. Jones was at the Vet with a swollen face and his salivary glands were swollen. 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. The manufacturer has defended the collars as safe and effective, and veterinary experts say they have seen no cause for alarm. 2021 our daughter called me. Now I think I know what happened to our Bubba. Don't buy Seresto collar. 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. Within hours I noticed his ears were red, By morning, they were scaly and very inflamed. We put her on pills, but she stopped eating and got to where she could barely get up and walk. I have taken the collar off, but have not stopped her medication. They became more frequent as time wore on. Just sickening I had to lose my pet over something that couldve been totally prevented ! We have lost two dogs to cancer and one cat, plus, a dog to what the vet thought was DM ( which is neurological problem). Approximately 48 hours after exposure, she sought care at an urgent-care facility. Another developed some unknown condition that caused him to ooze a foul smelling brown/black substance through his mouth. She had it on for 2 days, before she stopped eating and drinking. Flea collars work by gradually releasing active ingredients, creating a reservoir. Put it on him just after Easter. Purchased fall 2020. When you have a dog, external parasites are a constant problem. We removed collar 3 days ago. The vet put he[Show More]On the recommendation of my vet I purchased a Seresto flea collar for my be!oved 10 year old dog Bella. [Show More]Bought seresto collars for my 12 year old and 4 year old Rottweilers. Her breathing is often labored and she is quite thin. 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. My Elderly Mother sleeps with her cat every night. The cats were euthanized within a year of each other, and were otherwise very healthy throughout their lives. There are far too many adverse side effects, and literally thousands of reports on the harmful side effects from this product. Found scabbed sores around Kitty's neck.. Kitty vomited today 5 hours after eating. Last year my cat Star developed a rash under her collar with scabs. Most cases can be treated without a visit to an emergency animal hospital. The risk of a dog becoming intoxicated increases when the flea collar is not applied properly as your dog may lick or chew it. Vet is saying it could be stroke or brain tumor. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. Secure .gov websites use HTTPS These are things such as recent illnesses or how long your dog has been showing symptoms. Bomwell reported she purchased the Seresto collar at her local pet store, and within a day of her papillon wearing it, the dog collapsed and began having seizures. According to federal documents retained through a public records request by the nonprofit organization the Center for Biological Diversity, officials at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) know of more than 75,000 incident reports involving problems with Seresto collars, including 1,698 related pet deaths and nearly 1,000 incidents involving harmful human exposures to the pesticides. Then I read the USA Today article. She is on seizure medicine for the rest of her life every 8 hours. 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. First they did an xray and said he could have mild asthma, then the blood work came back. We put collar on our 15 month old Kitty. All within 10 days she had four grand mall seizures . He was perfectly healthy and never had any seizures before I put the collar on him. My soon to be 9 year old dog Chevy recently started having seizures. The most common ones are amitraz and propoxur. Her breathing is often labored and she is quite thin. he had another seizure several weeks later and then the next day, he passed out, then came-to, defecated himself and I immediately brou[Show More]I rescued my dog on 06/30/20. Dogs can be sensitive to the active ingredients and develop a local or generalized allergy. My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. He was euthanasia. Did this collar have anything to do with it? He started to perk back up and now March 2021 he looks good for a 12 year old. I held her comforting her and it passed within 5 minutes. Lady had a temperature of 101. All within 10 days she had four grand mall seizures . Chevy's blood count was 1800. 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 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. If you suspect that your pet has had an adverse reaction after using a flea and tick product, refer to the precautionary statement on the product label and consult your veterinarian immediately. I gave my 8 yr old German Shepherd a new Seresto flea/tick collar 12/12/20. [1], Flea collars are effective against several parasites, depending on the product and the active ingredients: [2]. I purchased the Seresto collar a few months ago and his health went down hill just like that. Vet is saying it could be stroke or brain tumor. I dont know but I find it weird she wore it for 2 yrs with no problems. and we are faced with putting her to sleep because this collar with trust to keep fleas and trick of her may have caused more harm then good. I took the collar off three or four weeks ago but last night. They were both young, healthy, and active. So, we left her overnight. He was diagnosed with cancer, and I was informed, due to location and his age, there was nothing they could do (he was too old for anesthesia that was needed for a biopsy.). We decide that the humane thing to do was to say goodbye and have her put to sleep that same day. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. The doctor said probably cancer. Don't buy Seresto collar. I heard about the problems with the Soresto collars so I took the collar off and he was bald around his neck. There are various types of pyrethroids and one commonly well-known used one in flea prevention is permethrinit and other pyrethroids are highly toxic to cats 1. The vet put her on seizure medication and carried out lots of tests. I lost my beloved Bo. Lawsuits are now being pursued by individuals who suffered injuries from the implantable port catheter fracturing or migrating. I've been having non stop drainage and went to my ENT several times with them saying nothing was wrong. My Labrador Eddie has been suffering seizures for 2 years. As with other antiparasitic products, flea collars have different concentrations depending on your dogs weight. 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. Chevy has his regular checkups and results have been great. My dog chipper wore a seresto pet collar for years. Molly had a good life and we loved her. I had blood test to prove it. But based on what I have read some people have lost their pets within days of putting the collar on. And now our pet is gone. Nothing at that time showed up. Medium size terrier-lab mix used the Seresto collar for several years since 3-years old. Two years ago my cat Sammy had to be put down due to a cancerous throat tumor. Flea collar poisoning treatment will depend on the type of collar used and the severity of symptoms. Ive been trying to cleanse her insides with Pure Calcium Bentonite Clay and push[Show More]I bought a Seresto collar for my dog. 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. We removed collar 3 days ago. He stopped eating well but I didnt realize it was from collar. My other dog seems to be fine though and my husbanf has no issues. Praying it isnt cancer . ******************************************************************************************** I had no idea the collars were highly rated on Amazon. Took him to vet and they done all the blood work and his white blood count was so high it puzzled the doctor. We switched his food but they persisted. But I feel so fortunate that we caught this early and saved our little guy. 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. Took him to vet and they done all the blood work and his white blood count was so high it puzzled the doctor. My 8 year old. We switched his food but they persisted. Five days later, Mr. Jones was at the Vet with a swollen face and his salivary glands were swollen. After about 4 hours there, we tried to take her home but she started having seizure again. But it was effective and the next year I bought it again. While at vet, I read of the Seresto issues and called vet to remove collar. Which is a blood cancer from long term exposure to radiation or chemicals. If your dog licks or swallows a piece of a flea collar, it can lead to severe poisoning. Read the Press Release. It was days. Other flea collars also contain an ingredient known as permethrin, which is dangerous to your cat's liver. My older dog seemed lethargic and unsteady walking. They got him stabilized and gave me anti-seizure meds since. The cats were euthanized within a year of each other, and w[Show More]I bought each of my 3 (indoor) cats and my dog Seresto flea collars. A discolored ring around the bite. I always thought it was water from his baths. If your dog or cat is having a reaction to a flea and tick product, it may show some of the following symptoms: Skin effects Irritation Redness Stomach or intestinal problems Vomiting Diarrhea Nervous system effects Trembling Depressed appearance Seizures Report the incident. Therefore, it is important that you learn all you can about the Seresto collar recall and other pet products that are happening right now. Our Akita became ill, following the same pattern and passed last week. I never realized that the seresto collar he wore could have been the cause. It was days. The Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting, which cosponsored the investigation, said the EPA did not respond to a request about how Seresto compared to other flea and tick collars in terms of incidents. A variety of collars are available for both dogs and cats. I bought a Seresto collar for my dog. The seizures have happened off and on over the last year and every time it is so bad. April 9th put on a serento cat collar for ticks and fleas. As a pet parent, spotting the difference between fleas and ticks can be tricky. Treating your cat for fleas is also important to help prevent infections that can pass from cats to humans, such as Cat Scratch Disease. If the product or the residues left on their skin and fur are ingested, they can become intoxicated. Within 2 weeks both of my cats died from acute kidney failure. FLEA & TICK COLLAR FOR CATS Insecticidal Flea and Tick Collar for Cats Kills Fleas and Ticks on Cats. I hope there is a lawsuit coming, because I have spent over $4000 trying to figure this all out and Vet visits and medication and bloodwork. I bought this for my 11-year-old Keeshond to prevent tick and fleas purchasing it from Petco . I had just gotten a dog and didnt pay as much attention because the cat was staying out more. The majority of human allergens enter through the . 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