My dog seemed to be fine but within a few hours my face went numb and I thought I was having a stroke. I have copies of all his blood work-would like someone who knows to look at them to see if the cause of his death was from Seresto. Wondering if this collars toxic chemicals had anything to do with her stroke? I believe Seresto caused the deaths of both of my Italian Greyhounds. Healthy cat, put on flea collar, developed kidney disease rather quickly. I have since changed his diet and started a holistic approach to keep him comfortable and retain some strength thru all this. People, watch for the signs. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. Which became big gooey masses of blood and mucus when the scabs came off. He eventually stopped eating anything offered, became weak then also had to be euthanized. Now, she was 17 yr old. I am very concerned about using it as I have just heard of the many ill effects others have suffered from using them. Unfortunately, I had to have him euthanized by Saturday. He was only ten and in perfect health. Within 2 weeks both of my cats died from acute kidney failure. Of those, eight people had dermal symptoms, such as a rash or hives, and seven had neurological symptoms, which included numbness and headaches. She had developed a gaping, bloody wound on her neck in the area where the collar was in contact with her skin. My 11 year old German Sheppard started acting funny on day 3 of his new seresto collar and his back legs went out and was in severe pain and we had to put him to sleep. Poisoning can occur if your dog reaches the collar and licks or chews it. I thought nothing of putting the new one on her and just feel terrible about it. Leave enough space to insert two fingers under it. We put her on pills, but she stopped eating and got to where she could barely get up and walk. They all denounced that it could have been the collar. I immediately took the collar off and treated his ears. I really hope he comes away unscathed since he only wore it two days. I removed the collar. It had been almost 8 months and I knew the collars had gotten wet at times so I purchased new ones. My Labrador Eddie has been suffering seizures for 2 years. A federal judge has appointed a group of attorneys involved in consolidated federal hair relaxer lawsuits to serve as mentors for less experienced attorneys to prepare them for leadership roles in future MDLs. We took her to the vet, and ran all the blood test, and x-rays. Took him to vet. I had him euthanized by vet when he totally stopped eating and had no kidney function. My golden started having really bad seizures multiple times a day and its been getting worse. I didnt notice it because he lives in and outdoors. She fell making several attempts trying to jump into my husband's truck. The Center's story says the Seresto collar "has been linked to hundreds of pet deaths, tens of thousands of injured animals and hundreds of harmed humans . I don't care old she was. When we got home she had another seizure and then another. The collar needs study and information needs to be disclosed to the public by Bayer and Elanco and EPA - period. My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. This had never occurred prior to wearing the Seresto collar. Please see each individual active ingredient for more information. Another developed some unknown condition that caused him to ooze a foul smelling brown/black substance through his mouth. Infection of a disease carried by a flea (fever, headache, body aches, rashes, nausea, abdominal pain, weight loss, dizziness and weakness can accompany various diseases). If your dog starts behaving strangely after applying the flea collar, contact your veterinarian. This decision was reached as a result of discussions about how to reduce children's exposure to propoxur in pet collars. Title: Weighing Risks to Children from Dogs Wearing Seresto Collars Author: U.S. EPA, Region 9 Subject: At the Vector-Borne Diseases \(VBD\) Workshop hosted by Region 9 on August 8, 2016, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \(CDC\) presented information about its work with American Indian communities in Arizona to control Rocky Mountain spotted f\ ever \(RMSF\) after an outbreak of . I firmly believe these collars are tainted and need recalled, Ill never put one of those collars on my pets again. He eventually stopped eating anything offered, became weak then also had to be euthanized. Two years ago my cat Sammy had to be put down due to a cancerous throat tumor. To prevent them, you have to apply antiparasitic substances every month or every few months, depending on the product. We had to take the collar off our oldest dog because of neck irritation and find something else for her. She was poisoned !!! Being a cold snap, I decided to leave his collar off. He had no issues. Well it got worst . Being a cold snap, I deci[Show More]My Teddy has been wearing one since he was a puppy. I had ask if it was covid and he said no. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. My other cat is totally fine. One day I just took the color off was thinking could it be the collar ? After a day at the vet who tried to treat him, he returned home only to lose all neurological function that night. All flea collars currently on the market pose a risk to cats. 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. Took our previous Lady to the vets . All indications is that the Soresto collar caused the cancer. Children are especially susceptible, as their ability to rid their body of the chemicals is less efficient than that of adults. The onset of my respiratory problem started about a week after I began using this product on my pets. Shortly after using this she started to have seizures that she never had before. The seizures have happened off and on over the last year and every time it is so bad. Vet did byopsy n will let us know on Wednesday for sure. Flea and tick medications need to have some component such as a repellent or insecticide to work against fleas and ticks. Needless to say, I ripped that thing off his neck. Our Akita became ill, following the same pattern and passed last week. I believe Seresto caused the deaths of both of my Italian Greyhounds. He started to perk back up and now March 2021 he looks good for a 12 year old. Can I get my money back? My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. When on she failed her test months later off collar A'ced her test then on collar again failed BUN. She was walking practically sideways through the house. I placed it on her and within 24 hours she suffered a VIOLENT death!!! He developed an ear infection about 3 years ago, he is six now. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. I filed a claim with Bayer who also turned a blind eye. I purchased this years from Chewy, as I have in the past. The said the seizures she was having was gram mal seizures. Well it got worst . I have an American Bulldog who was seen by a vet Aug 5, 2021 for a through exam who was wearing a seresto collar. Purchased fall 2020. I filed a claim with Bayer who also turned a blind eye. Almost as much as I love my children). Bought a seresto colar and placed it on his neck. More than a week passed and his ears were normal and healthy, I check them every day due to his persistent problems. Her health continued to get worse through the winter and I decided to get her checked out. Flea collar poisoning in dogs can occur due to accidental ingestion of the product. 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. Tighten the collar until you can insert two fingers under it. Thank you to whom ever brought this situation to light. She in perfect health. Both cats became ill very soon after the collars were put on them. Cats who have fleas may develop flea allergic dermatitis, one of the ten most common cat diseases every cat parent should be aware of. [Show More]Bought seresto collars for my 12 year old and 4 year old Rottweilers. Some common signs of cat flea collar poisoning include: Symptoms of flea collar poisoning can vary depending on the type of flea collar but most often include: If using a pyrethrum-based flea collar, the most common signs include muscle tremors and excessive salivation. Millions of recalled Philips DreamStation, CPAP, BiPAP and ventilator machines may release toxic foam particles and chemicals into the air pathway. Over the next two and half months he saw two other Vets as well, for his eyes (we were at the Vet at leas. My Vet did a lot of tests on her and said the only thing he found wrong with her was her thyroid. According to the website of the Canadian Veterinary Medical Association (CVMA), "Toxicity [to cats] from dog flea and tick products is a medical emergency." Symptoms of exposure can include. Other flea collars with pesticides also pose health risks to your pet. Chevy has his regular checkups and results have been great. We put collar on our 15 month old Kitty. Some dogs may also develop local or generalized allergies. We have a beautiful loving almost 8 year old Golden Retriever which wore one of these collars . Said seizures and put him on meds. For flea and tick collars specifically, pet owners should remove the collar immediately if the pet is experiences any adverse reaction. eventually, maybe within a year she got breathing issues and died with in 2 months. He is very active and has lots of energy. An example of both reactions is flea allergy dermatitis. Are Flea Collars Toxic to Humans? Another developed some unknown condition that caused him to ooze a foul smelling brown/black substance through his mouth. It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. 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. I still have the containers the collars came in, and the last photos I have of both dogs show them wearing the collars. 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. 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. Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. As soon as they became ill I removed the collars. He had to have an enucleation surgery, removing both eyes. Within 2 weeks both of my cats died from acute kidney failure. I just bought Seresto Large Dog collar from my vet for my Saint Bernard/Swiss Mountain dog. This harmful chemical is hazardous to your pet and can transfer from your cat to furniture, children's toys, and sometimes directly to humans. She's a big Labrador well over 100lbs and never had any issues. Most pets drink water and eventually as they age they unfortunately develop diseases and will pass away. If anyone else has had this problem please post it. My dog was diagnosed with acute myeloid lukemia in the past 2 weeks. The very next week this article came out and we discovered it was this collar. Sometimes, your cat's veterinarian may need to run blood work to gather more information about your cat's condition. Has been using Saresto collar for about 2 years. 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 . 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. That collar had something to do with it, and I just want others to be aware. We purchased the Seresto Flea and Tick collar on October 31, 2022 and put on our 11 year old dog. I just put a new one on her about a week or so ago. I gave my 8 yr old German Shepherd a new Seresto flea/tick collar 12/12/20. Our dog suddenly started having seizures after use of this horrible Senestro product. Most cases can be treated without a visit to an emergency animal hospital. 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 . The most common signs of poisoning in cats include: Vomiting Drooling Diarrhea Difficulty breathing Lethargy or weakness, wobbly gait Unresponsive Tremors, seizures, or twitching Appetite loss Drinking more than normal or excessive urination Red or raw skin or paw pads due to a chemical burn Bloody vomit, saliva, and/or stools Pale gums Some flea collars do contain ingredients that are toxic to humans. I bought the Seresto Cat color for our cat because it would last throughout the whole summer rather than just a few months. She is on high doses of medication and just completely out of it. Then he said with all the glands being swelled is likely to be cancer. 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. Oscar was the Best! 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. We rushed her to the vet where they examined her and discovered a large mass in her stomach. I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. We put collar on our 15 month old Kitty. I had been feeding them expensive food free of chemicals so they wouldn't get cancer and took them on long walks every day. ******************************************************************************************** Put down day before Thanksgiving. Soon after my dog had a seizure, flailing around like a flounder on the floor. 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. 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. Praying that its just the collar and he will start to go back to normal soon. My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. Almost as much as I love my children). We are heart broken. He was getting better by the next day but not 100%. This stuff kills pets, I'm[Show More]I bought the seresto collar about a year and a half ago for my cat Bo. 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. Bought seresto collars for my 12 year old and 4 year old Rottweilers. I'll continue to use them as they keep my dog flea and tick free with no side effects. Im praying for a miracle of Gods healing for our baby . This had never occurred prior to wearing the Seresto collar. Crazy just saw this today. Purchased at Tractors Supply. Prior to her death after putting thr collar on she would.I thought she wanted to go out she had never done that in the ninteen years ive had her. I'm retired & out the 1500. I also put this collar on my pup at 12 weeks. I thought nothing of putting the new one on her and just feel terrible about it. I put one of those Sorrento tick and flea collars on my dog, and 9 months later I had to put him down. 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. 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. This pesticide affects the central nervous system in pets and humans. These collars killed my cats. 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. My heart is broken, I believe the Seresto flea collar caused this. I also put this collar on my pup at 12 weeks. She said Molly had vomited, and was laying on the floor drooling. Cut that collar off immediately. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. After about 24 hours of wearing the collar my dog was lifeless, He couldnt walk. I just put a new one on her about a week or so ago. I always thought it was water from his baths. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . On a Thursday he had a grand mal seizure at about 6 pm. I genuinely believe that the Seresto collar caused these neurological issues. On April 8th I took my Main coon cat to the vets for her annual check up and shots. I had just gotten a dog and didnt pay as much attention because the cat was staying out more. I called the vet she said it was probably due to the moon cycles. Tetrachlorvinphos and propoxur are among the most dangerous pesticides. Chevy's blood count was 1800. We decide that the humane thing to do was to say goodbye and have her put to sleep that same day. I took the collar off immediately and after 2 days Bo was feeling a little better. I've treated my dogs ears with no luck with him either. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. People, watch for the signs. Vet gave her an injection of steroids n pills to take at home. Horrid. My other dog seems to be fine though and my husbanf has no issues. I don't know what to do, Our dog has been struggling with an appetite, diarrhea and muscle tremors that now we can relate to when she started wearing the collar. Had no idea it was the collars. Put it on him just after Easter. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for. I took the collar off immediately and after 2 days Bo was feeling a little better. Dog Acting Strange After Flea and Tick Treatment, Dried Dead Tick on Dog: How to Remove It & the Next Steps, 9 Common Texas Insects That You Should Know About, 7 Blood-Sucking Bugs That Might Live In Your House, Types of Flying Insects & Bugs (Identification), 7 Most Poisonous or Venomous Bugs in the World, Abnormal heart rhythm and rapid heart rate, Obstruction of the intestines due to paralysis of intestines, Organophosphates (e.g. Just because a pet has a medical problem it may be related to one of these medications but most often is not. Contact Us to ask a question, provide feedback, or report a problem. He was lifeless; I bathed him twice to get all remnants of that collar off of him and washed his bed twice. Do not induce vomiting on your own unless instructed by your veterinarian. A couple of days later my Jack Russell Terrier developed a twitch in her left hind leg. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. Took our previous Lady to the vets . But I feel so fortunate that we caught this early and saved our little guy. 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 always thought it was water from his baths. He was a neat freak and groomed himself constantly. They became more frequent as time wore on. They couldn't get me in until the next day. Vet is saying it could be stroke or brain tumor. Nothing at that time showed up. Our vet never thought the problems were caused by the Seresto collars. I had never seen that and had no idea what was happening. As highlighted by the research . 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. Chihuahuas and Pomeranians are more sensitive to flea products containing amitraz. They can persist for weeks and you and your family members can get sick if you accidentally ingest them. We removed collar 3 days ago. 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. My soon to be 9 year old dog Chevy recently started having seizures. Weve had the Seresto collar on her for the two years weve had her. I decided he needed his collar so I put it on him. The sooner your cat is treated for flea collar poisoning symptoms, the better. He developed an ear infection about 3 years ago, he is six now. convulsions. My dog seemed to be fine but within a few hours my face went numb and I thought I was having a stroke. In March 2010, the EPA issued warnings about spot-on flea products but all flea and tick control products cause allergies and chronic exposure weakens the canine immune system . These parasites can cause a range of health problems, including skin irritation, anemia, and even disease. Flea collars that contain permethrin, which your cat's liver cannot effectively break down. Since March 1st Ive paid over 7,000 for hospitalization, blood transfusions, injections, medicines and just started chemo so I know for what little time I have left with my sweet boy I will have thousands more in treatment. Ive been using seresto on my Labrador for about 5-6 years. 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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 had just gotten a dog and didnt pay as much attention because the cat was staying out more. 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 ! My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. Hes acting completely normal and doesnt seem bothered by the irritated skin and fur loss. 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. We have a beautiful loving almost 8 year old Golden Retriever which wore one of these collars . My 5 year old was diagnosed with a Spleen tumor in July 2020 and died in September. It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. I assumed arthritis was setting in. I believe it adversely affected her thyroid over the two summers she wore it. The surviving cat and dog no longer wear the collars and, so far, have not shown any reactions. She in perfect health. Then I read the USA Today article. I have since changed his diet and started a holistic approach to keep him comfortable and retain some strength thru all this. Up untill using the collar he had no medical problems. I'm still a mess over it. My Elderly Mother sleeps with her cat every night. In this article, you will learn if flea collars are toxic to dogs, the symptoms of flea collar poisoning in dogs, the causes of poisoning, and how to treat flea collar poisoning in dogs. My sister was visiting and bought my smallest rat terrier mix a seresto collar Friday night. My dog chipper wore a seresto pet collar for years. 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. symptoms of flea collar poisoning in humans. If the product or the residues left on their skin and fur are ingested, they can become intoxicated. For the time being, the EPA maintains that Seresto collars are safe and the problems observed are of no concern. As with other antiparasitic products, flea collars have different concentrations depending on your dogs weight. I bought a Seresto collar for my dog. My Border Collie Koko became mysteriously ill after I put a vet recommended Seresto collar on her. I have proof of purchase for the collars through Chewy. When we cleared up one within weeks the next came on. Medium size terrier-lab mix used the Seresto collar for several years since 3-years old. And now our pet is gone. Which is a blood cancer from long term exposure to radiation or chemicals. If you don't have a pet, your fleabites could be coming from your yard or another person's animal. I took the collar off three or four weeks ago but last night [Show More]My 3 year old cat was in perfect condition with a thick soft luxurious coat. Needless to say I took off the collar n bathed her neck with Dawn soap. Nothing at that time showed up. If I could give any advice, I would recommend an all natural approach for ticks and fleas and for treating yards. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. Then he said about her. After using soresto collar my dog vomited blood and now has a heart valve problem. Him and I both have been dealing with ear issues; drainage and irritation. I removed this collar and took her to the vets. When we cleared up one within weeks the next came on. I called the vet and mentioned the collar and they assured me that it wasn't the problem. We took her to the vet, and ran all the blood test, and x-rays. They were both young, healthy, and active. Other adverse effects may not occur after years, like cancer. While most flea collars are safe for dogs, some products can leave chemical residues on your dogs fur and in the house for a few weeks. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for[Show More]This is heartbreaking. Using pet flea collars is not effective for treating fleas in cats. Ticks and fleas: As the weather warms up, ticks and fleas become more active. She had developed a gaping, bloody wound on her neck in the area where the collar was in contact wit[Show More]I've used Seresto collars on all my animals for the past few years. I feel so tremendously guilty that this product could have been the cause. I immediately took the collar off and treated his ears. This DEFINATELY needs to be pu[Show More]We just lost our 4-1/2 year old labradoodle from this collar. My pup is a Jack Russell/Chihuahua mix and neither parents have ever had seizures. He was lethargic and falling over not long after putting in on. I started using Soresto collar on my cat and dog the beginning of this year with no problems. Take your dog to the veterinarian immediately if you see any of these symptoms after putting on the flea collar. Two of which had a swift decline in health and were recommended by a vet to go over the rainbow and that is what we did. We tore it off after a day and a half of Sire vomiting and pooping blood. Flea collars work by gradually releasing active ingredients, creating a reservoir. Within three weeks the seizures began, at first I thought she was going after a mouse..then I realize she's Frantically struggling to get her balance..to stand. Recent adverse event reports from pet owners related to a popular brand of flea and tick collars have gained national attention. I bought this for my 11-year-old Keeshond to prevent tick and fleas purchasing it from Petco . I removed this collar and took her to the vets. My heart is broken, I believe the Seresto flea collar caused this. You should wash your hands after applying the flea collar or petting your dog in that area. Her health continued to get worse through th. I had not heard of problems with the collar and my vet was also unaware. In severe cases, they may recommend your pet stay in an animal hospital. I put it on her on Thursday. That collar had something to do with it, and I just want others to be aware. He later reapplied the collars and the symptoms returned. I had ask if it was covid and he said no. All Rights Reserved. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . I had them run every test they could think of to see what happened and came up with nothing. I've used Seresto collars on all my animals for the past few years. , I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. 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