She has an appointment with the vet next week. I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. The very next week this article came out and we discovered it was this collar. I believed the hype over the collars being fake ones causing the deaths in dogs and cats but I dont believe that now. Shame on them and the EPA. I glad something is finally happening to soresto flea collar.. my dog started having, Now that I look back. Within a year my 13 year old dog Lola was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to be euthanized. Cannot tell me why it happened so quickly. Bayer is evil for selling this pesticide laden thing!!! Flea and tick collars are the most popular method of preventing and killing and preventing pests on dogs and other pets. I don't think he has any long-term effect from it, but I can't be sure. I had taken him to the Vet for stomach sickness, and she was concerned about the lump. These collars need to be removed. Thought maybe allergies. When we got home she had another seizure and then another. I bought this collar for my 7 year old lab. I firmly believe these collars are tainted and need recalled, Ill never put one of those collars on my pets again. Bayers dog and cat Seresto anti-flea and tick collars contain a nicotine chemical (imidacloprid) that can cause seizures, thyroid gland damage, mutations, abortions and birth defects, (and is a class of widely used agricultural chemicals implicated in the catastrophic demise of honey bees, banned by the European Commission in 2013 for 2 years in Europe); and a pyrethrin chemical (flumethrin) that can cause nausea, vomiting and seizures among other harmful side effects. I really hope he comes away unscathed since he only wore it two days. Sadly, I never connected the collars with these health issues until it was too late. Horrid. Then I read the USA Today article. His seizures have gotten worse. Removed and stopped using the. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. If your pet has ingested part of a flea collar, it is recommended to contact a veterinarian, the emergency number on the product package or Pet Poison Helpline at 800-213-6680 for assistance. We were dumb founded. I'm retired & out the 1500. In findings published this week by USA Today, investigators indicate Bayers Seresto flea and tick collars have caused more than 75,000 adverse health reactions among humans and pets since they were first introduced to the market in 2012. I took her to the vet and there was no explanation. 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 ! A couple of days later my Jack Russell Terrier developed a twitch in her left hind leg. My soon to be 9 year old dog Chevy recently started having seizures. I never realized that the seresto collar he wore could have been the cause. Mom bought Seresto flea collar for her cat Bella. It kills ticks because its a pesticide that is designed to absorb into your dogs bloodstreamand work its way out to the skinthe same skin your 6 year old touches when he pats the dogergo, if you wouldn't let your kid drink pesticide (because that would harm him), then why are you putting these products on your pets? The cancer was aggressive and quick - 3 months since diagnosis but could have started some time ago. I saw she had defecated and her tongue was hanging out and that she was dead. Has been using Saresto collar for about 2 years. Moreover, these collars can leave residue on the dogs hair that can last for weeks. If I could give any advice, I would recommend an all natural approach for ticks and fleas and for treating yards. Five days later, Mr. Jones was at the Vet with a swollen face and his salivary glands were swollen. I have ordered them on line and noticed that some were made in Germany, South Africa, Kansas, and China. 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. Needless to say I took off the collar n bathed her neck with Dawn soap. Brownie became very lethargic. She said Molly had vomited, and was laying on the floor drooling. Finally figured out it was the collars before it killed my babies. She asked if he could have eaten any poison. I purchased the Seresto collar a few months ago and his health went down hill just like that. It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. Flea collars can be very harmful to humans and cause chemical burns and skin irritations on the hands and body. Continued to use the collar and 6 mths later he had a Grand Mal seizure!!! document.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Provide additional contact information if you want an attorney to review your comments and contact you about a potential case. He is most likely in the 4th stage of Lymphoma (there are 5 stages). 5 How to avoid human fleas. She was walking practically sideways through the house. I'm convinced the collar killed him. The onset of my respiratory problem started about a week after. All Rights Reserved. She was having them one on top of the other. I removed this collar and took her to the vets. Last year my cat Star developed a rash under her collar with scabs. Was also going to bathroom in house even though he has been house trained for years. Over the next two and half months he saw two other Vets as well, for his eyes (we were at the Vet at leas. And I am pissed!!! Myealthy untilonths after i put the Seresto flea and collar on her. Put one of these collars on him and within months his failure on his neck is almost all gone and he has sores. 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. April 9th put on a serento cat collar for ticks and fleas. 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. We decide that the humane thing to do was to say goodbye and have her put to sleep that same day. I gave my 8 yr old German Shepherd a new Seresto flea/tick collar 12/12/20. Serious effects on the central nervous system resulting in neurological deficits are possible. Below is the summary. First they did an xray and said he could have mild asthma, then the blood work came back. Shortly after using this she started to have seizures that she never had before. 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. The Seresto. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. Flea and tick medications need to have some component such as a repellent or insecticide to work against fleas and ticks. I assumed arthritis was setting in. 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. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. Last year had hair loss on hind area. 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. We removed collar 3 days ago. 4.2 Reddish bites. This terrible! My cat Twinkles has been diagnosed with kidney disease. Purchased at Tractors Supply. My Labrador got his Soresto collar in May, and in November was diagnosed with cancer. If someone accidentally takes a pet's medication containing extra ingredients such as adult flea killers or dewormers, the side effects of those agents might occur. It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. We put collar on our 15 month old Kitty. Shortly after using this she started to have seizures that she never had before. They were both young, healthy, and active. I believe there is a connection between her kidneys and the collar. Very sad he is so young. So the dog had seizure medication since he was 3. Symptoms of Flea and Tick Collar Poisoning in Dogs Amitraz Weakness Loss of bodily movement control High or low body temperature Depression Diarrhea Urinary incontinence Low blood pressure Obstruction of the intestines due to paralysis of intestines Dilation of pupils Gastric dilatation Vomiting Difficulty breathing When we got home she had another seizure and then another. var alS = 1021 % 1000; I just took off the stupid collar and made an appt to have her checked. I often see some TERRIBLE problems when people are not using effective flea and tick products. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. I bought each of my 3 (indoor) cats and my dog Seresto flea collars. The only thing that has changed with me placing the collar on him the day before. 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. Thank you to whom ever brought this situation to light. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. My heart is broken, I believe the Seresto flea collar caused this. (+ Other Benefits). I bought seresto colors for my 3 dogs last March 2020 I had left them on over the time frame that they recommended. Copyright 2023 Leaf Group Ltd. / Leaf Group Media, All Rights Reserved. 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). We are heart broken. In 2020 I had to have my six year old cat euthanized after a rapid decline in health. Making matters worse, the Seresto flea collar affects even human beings. Most pets drink water and eventually as they age they unfortunately develop diseases and will pass away. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. My female also wore the collars and now I want to have her tested to see if there are any signs of cancer. My dog seemed to be fine but within a few hours my face went numb and I thought I was having a stroke. The use of any product involves some risk, just as riding. My 5 year old Boxer was having seizures and died of a brain tumor 5 August 2020. stomach pain. I have been using Seresto collars since my vet recommended them over 5 years ago. I started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. There are far too many adverse side effects, and literally thousands of reports on the harmful s. Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. Last year had hair loss on hind area. They didn't see any infection. The most notable finding in our data is the distinct lack of severe neurological signs such as tremors, severe ataxia, and seizuressigns that are consistent with pyrethroid poisoning. eventually, maybe within a year she got breathing issues and died with in 2 months. In addition to the regulatory oversight, investigators noted numerous complaints filed on Amazon.com, where Seresto is the top-selling collar. ins.style.display = 'block'; We need to protect our pets and therefore use these products. He was perfectly healthy and never had any seizures before I put the collar on him. At least 4 times over the past 1-2 years I would find her laying somewhere not eating or drinking for 1-2 days. Removed and stopped using the Seresto collar for the last 2 years. Yes, 14,135! Women diagnosed with cancer may be eligible for settlement benefits. 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 . they look at a couple results and go okay, money will do the rest. 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. Adult fleas grow to about 3 millimetres (1 8 inch) long, are usually brown, and have bodies that are "flattened" sideways or narrow, enabling them to move through their hosts' fur or feathers. Flea collars rely on organophospates to compromise the central nervous system of fleas, but research has shown exposure to these ingredients is also dangerous to humans and pets. I thought we were protecting them. I held her comforting her and it passed within 5 minutes. I bought the Seresto Cat color for our cat because it would last throughout the whole summer rather than just a few months. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . I had tried the frontline drops but his skin is very sensitive so it was recommended I use seresto. Horrid. Molly had a good life and we loved her. 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 . It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. Basically, their mode of action is to release pesticides into your pets sebaceous glands and hair follicles, and upper back. Bayers dog and cat Seresto anti-flea and tick collars contain a nicotine chemical (imidacloprid) that can cause seizures, thyroid gland damage, mutations, abortions and birth defects, (and is a class of widely used agricultural chemicals implicated in the catastrophic demise of honey bees, banned by the European Commission in 2013 for 2 years in Europe); and a pyrethrin chemical (flumethrin) that can cause nausea, vomiting and seizures among other harmful side effects. Bayer is evil, they don't pay enough money to do thorough testing important tests. He eventually stopped eating anything offered, became weak then also had to be euthanized. google search - it's banned by the European Commission Vet. Most people prefer flea collars on their dogs because of the convenience. We are on day 6 of no collar and still having issues. After a day at the vet who tried to treat him, he returned home only to lose all neurological function that night. Did this collar have anything to do with it? Said seizures and put him on meds. My Border Collie Koko became mysteriously ill after I put a vet recommended Seresto collar on her. 4 days after putting them on, my 4yr old suddenly started having seizures for the first time in his life. Found scabbed sores around Kitty's neck.. Kitty vomited today 5 hours after eating. 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. My pup is a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix and neither parents have ever had seizures. And you can always go back by clicking on the black arrow in the right bottom corner of the page. I never had a problem until this year. Nationwide, U.S.A. - The Seresto brand flea and tick prevention collar has been linked to thousands of pet deaths, neurological problems, and human harm, revealed an investigative report by the Midwest Center for Investigative Reporting.. There are far too many adverse side effects, and literally thousands of reports on the harmful side effects from this product. Also, the label indicates that you shouldnt use the collar on puppies under 12 weeks. I started using Soresto collar on my cat and dog the beginning of this year with no problems. I always thought it was water from his baths. Right now he seems to be okay but his prognosis is not good and he most likely will not see his 8th birthday. A week later, he developed ulcers on both eyes. Symptoms of flea bites can vary between individuals, but it is important to take action as soon as you notice any signs of it. About a week ago I bathed him (I took his collar off beforehand.) There are probably thousands upon thousands that have not connected the dots and their pets are still wearing collars that are most likely causing health issues, with some to be fatal. He got significantly better after I took the collar off and it was definitely the collar! The lump stayed small for about 2 months, but then rapidly enlarged. When vet examined her asked about tick prevention n I said she has a new flea collar on. I started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. Since Ive taken it off he has gotten much better and doesnt throw up anymore. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. He was lethargic and falling over not long after putting in on. window.ezoSTPixelAdd(slotId, 'stat_source_id', 44); My soon to be 9 year old dog Chevy recently started having seizures. My 10 year old Boxer/Blue Heeler mix suddenly developed neurological issues - stumbling, seizures. Put one of these collars on him and within months his failure on his neck is almost all gone and he has sores. The seizures have happened off and on over the last year and every time it is so bad. When we went to the vet t[Show More]I put one one my goldendoodle when he was about 5 months. Needless to say, I ripped that thing off his neck. Nothing at that time showed up. These compounds are made by combining alcohol and phosporic acid. 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. When on she failed her test months later off collar A'ced her test then on collar again failed BUN. Her head was twitching, her eyes were twitching and she started whining. I bought the Seresto Cat color for our cat because it would last throughout the whole summer rather than just a few months. I spent over $2000 that weekend. The vet told me the tumor was extremely rare in that breed, especially a dog that young. 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. When we cleared up one within weeks the next came on. I'm still a mess over it. Said seizures and put him on meds. April 15th while being patted she collapsed and died. More severe symptoms can include: An allergic reaction (hives, rash, shortness of breath and swelling). More than a week passed and his ears were normal and healthy, I check them every day due to his persistent problems. I made sure she was watered and she curled up on my lap and went to sleep. I had blood test to prove it. I don't know what they did different with them but within a few days of applying it to my dog she began walking funny and stumbling all over. A self-limited syndrome of cutaneous paresthesias, upper respiratory tract irritation, dyspnea with productive cough, and repetitive vomiting and diarrhea occurred. I put one of those Sorrento tick and flea collars on my dog, and 9 months later I had to put him down. My older dog seemed lethargic and unsteady walking. I've been using Seresto on my 6 year old golden retreiver/ maremma cross with no issues. Being a cold snap, I deci. Research has shown these measures are not enough to limit exposure. 4.4 Swelling. So the dog had seizure medication since he was 3. I'm still a mess over it. I purchased this years from Chewy, as I have in the past. A federal judge has ordered parties involved in Paragard IUD lawsuits to select potential cases to serve as early bellwether trials. This had never occurred prior to wearing the Seresto collar. Said seizures and put him on meds. You can add a cupful of vinegar to your bath water and soak in this bath to treat flea bites on the back, arms, torso and abdomen. After about 4 hours there, we tried to take her home but she started having seizure again. She went from an extra affectionate cat to a cat that didn't even want you near her. The surviving cat and dog no longer wear the collars and, so far, have not shown any reactions. With both amitraz and propoxur, the prognosis can be favorable with early treatment. However, the agency took no actions to address the problem and has not issued any warning, which investigators from USA Today claim is a failure in their regulatory obligations. I should also mention the cats were in no way related and came from completely different backgrounds. var slotId = 'div-gpt-ad-doghint_com-medrectangle-3-0'; Our third dog took the collar off and became ill but not fatally. Fleas are tiny, blood-sucking insects. 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