She wa[Show More]I bought this collar from Chewy.com. 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. To this day we believe it was the collar the killed my dog. I have taken the collar off, but have not stopped her medication. Some adverse health effects caused by exposure to pesticides may occur immediately as one is being exposed, while other symptoms may develop hours after pesticide exposure. Propoxur may also cause a local skin reaction which is manifested through. During his visit at vet also was noticed that he has several lumps all through his body. 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. Then I read the USA Today article. It was days. We switched his food but they persisted. This DEFINATELY needs to be pu[Show More]We just lost our 4-1/2 year old labradoodle from this collar. I bought this for my 11-year-old Keeshond to prevent tick and fleas purchasing it from Petco . She went from a completely healthy dog to dying only 8 days later. and past away.I had no ideal they had pesticides in the collar.I really miss my chip! Thought it was allergies. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. I made sure she was watered and she curled up on my lap and went to sleep. Almost as much as I love my children). To prevent them, you have to apply antiparasitic substances every month or every few months, depending on the product. Pyrethroid-based topical flea and tick preventives, especially "spot-on" formulas, cause symptoms that can develop from 15 minutes to several hours after application to your dog's skin. All within 10 days she had four grand mall seizures . Took him to vet and they done all the blood work and his white blood count was so high it puzzled the doctor. My husband and I were going away for a week and our adult children check on the house and feed M. I started using Soresto collar on my cat and dog the beginning of this year with no problems. All within 10 days she had four grand mall seizures . I just put a new one on her about a week or so ago. She had developed a gaping, bloody wound on her neck in the area where the collar was in contact with her skin. I really want to know if this collar killed my six year old baby (yes,I loved him like he was a family member. 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. I had ask if it was covid and he said no. 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. This terrible! That collar had something to do with it, and I just want others to be aware. He was lethargic and falling over not long after putting in on. We were dumb founded. 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). On a Thursday he had a grand mal seizure at about 6 pm. Amitraz and propoxur are two substances that can be extremely toxic if ingested and can lead to severe poisoning. 7 days prior he had a clean bill of health. Lawyers review cases nationwide. This pesticide affects the central nervous system in pets and humans. 1/25/2021 my Mom had massive stroke. I had tried the frontline drops but his skin is very sensitive so it was recommended I use seresto. 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. He also developed an excess of platelets, causing white gums. My Labrador got his Soresto collar in May, and in November was diagnosed with cancer. 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. Ticks and fleas: As the weather warms up, ticks and fleas become more active. Bo was 10 years old when I had to have him euthanized in May 2016. We just purchased the serestro collar for the second year in a row a few months ago. BetterVet recommends other safer and more effective flea treatment and prevention methods. Sunday he went from normal to lethargic within momentsthen died in his arms. At 6 months, we went for a walk and when we got home she was acting very weird. My Border Collie Koko became mysteriously ill after I put a vet recommended Seresto collar on her. I don't know if this is a result of switching from his previous flea control to a Serresto collar. After getting a new Seresto collar this year, she is now limping, lethargic, and eyes dilated. When I researched the cancer they were diagnosed with, I read it was tied to flee collars. I took her to the vet and there was no explanation. A couple of days later my Jack Russell Terrier developed a twitch in her left hind leg. I had not heard of problems with the collar and my vet was also unaware. I use Benedryl in conjunction with his medicine to calm the infection and ease the itch. My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. However, the side effects of Seresto collars may include a serious poisoning risk for pets and humans. All flea collars currently on the market pose a risk to cats. 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. The two I decided he needed his collar so I put it on him. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. Liver enzymes so high they couldn't register. Don't buy Seresto collar. Vet trips cost over $1500. She had it on for 2 days, before she stopped eating and drinking. Since cat livers are inefficient at breaking down this ingredient, the substance can begin to build up in their bloodstream when wearing a flea collar. . Him and I both have been dealing with ear issues; drainage and irritation. I lost my dog to intestinal lymphoma last year. They both were under the care of a veterinarian and not only are we dealing with their loss but the veterinarian bills were over $2500. I bought seresto colors for my 3 dogs last March 2020 I had left them on over the time frame that they recommended. The onset of my respiratory problem started about a week after I began using this product on my pets. I heard about the problems with the Soresto collars so I took the collar off and he was bald around his neck. Other adverse effects may not occur after years, like cancer. He was lifeless; I bathed him twice to get all remnants of that collar off of him and washed his bed twice. In 2020 I had to have my six year old cat euthanized after a rapid decline in health. Ticks are horrible here in Pennsylvania. I immediately took the collar off and treated his ears. I took the collar off three or four weeks ago but last night noticed the sores are not healed yet. Molly had a good life and we loved her. Both dogs were healthy. His seizures have gotten worse. Saturday night after she petted the dog and then petted the cat, the cat went upstairs and died in his sleep. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. This stuff kills pets, I'm glad I was home and fixed the problem before something really bad happened. Regarding generalized allergies, some dogs may be sensitive to one of the active substances, and their body can react to them through: If your dog shows any of the symptoms mentioned above after applying the flea collar, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. One of my cats developed cancer and had to be euthanized. :(. 2 months later, my 4yr old started having seizures again and died on me. 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. 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. I purchased this years from Chewy, as I have in the past. Went back the next day and same thing, tried to take her home and she started seizing up again. I've used Seresto collars on all my animals for the past few years. They can persist for weeks and you and your family members can get sick if you accidentally ingest them. We switched his food but they persisted. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. Put one of these collars on him and within months his failure on his neck is almost all gone and he has sores. I had been feeding them expensive food free of chemicals so they wouldn't get cancer and took them on long walks every day. DON T NOT BUY THIS ITEM. An official website of the United States government. This had never occurred prior to wearing the Seresto collar. 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. Purchased fall 2020. Many substances such as drugs and carbon monoxide are poisonous only in higher concentrations or dosages. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. He was getting better by the next day but not 100%. Bought seresto collars for my 12 year old and 4 year old Rottweilers. They were both young, healthy, and active. His front legs started giving out and he limps. After getting a new Seresto collar this year, she is now limping, lethargic, and eyes dilated. Two and half weeks later Kitty started vomiting Several hours after eating. About a week ago I bathed him (I took his collar off beforehand.) 11/24/21. Put one of these collars on him and within months his failure on his neck is almost all gone and he has sores. My dog developed a large pimple like growth on his head, near his right ear. My 12 year old dog started to seem like he was having the same symptoms starting as my other dog. Our 22# mixed breed rescue dog developed thyroid cancer which spread to a nearby lymph node. I thought we were protecting them. Found scabbed sores around Kitty's neck.. Kitty vomited today 5 hours after eating. 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. I have ordered them on line and noticed that some were made in Germany, South Africa, Kansas, and China. We just lost our Jack Russell today. She is not able to walk without falling or support. Could these collars have been the cause of their neurological issues and decline in health we now wonder? I made sure she was watered and she curled up on my lap and went to sleep. 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. Two years ago my cat Sammy had to be put down due to a cancerous throat tumor. Medium size terrier-lab mix used the Seresto collar for several years since 3-years old. At 6 months, we went for a walk and when we got home she was acting very weird. I purchased two of these collars in May 2020 for my Boxers. Using pet flea collars is not effective for treating fleas in cats. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. Our dog suddenly started having seizures after use of this horrible Senestro product. This stuff kills pets, I'm[Show More]I bought the seresto collar about a year and a half ago for my cat Bo. I immediately took the collar off and treated his ears. My sweet and health Chevy will have to have surgery to remove the large lump to be sent off to see if its cancer. Hair grew back. He kept getting worse so I took it off and washed around his neck. The use of any product involves some risk, just as riding in a car or stepping into a bathtub. Also, he has had persistent diarrea and extremely loose stools. Molly died Oct. 12, 2021. Just because a pet has a medical problem it may be related to one of these medications but most often is not. 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. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. 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. I have a 14 year old dachshund that has worn the Seresto collar for the last few years, no issues. They suggested her teeth be cleaned & a lower protein food . 2 weeks ago she had them so bad that she bit her tongue and would cry afterwards. Flea and tick medications need to have some component such as a repellent or insecticide to work against fleas and ticks. I bought the collars in March, 2020. Some flea collars do contain ingredients that are toxic to humans. According to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) flumethrin is more likely to cause skin irritations and allergic reactions, in both pets and humans. Yes, fleas will bite pet-less humans, too. Now Im wondering if this is the cause. 4 days after putting them on, my 4yr old suddenly started having seizures for the first time in his life. The flea collar almost killed him and now he has to be on meds and isn't walking right. 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