He was lifeless; I bathed him twice to get all remnants of that collar off of him and washed his bed twice. I believe there is a connection between her kidneys and the collar. In this article, we'll discuss the signs and symptoms of flea collar poisoning in cats, as well as alternative treatment options. I heard about the problems with the Soresto collars so I took the collar off and he was bald around his neck. We spent thousands trying to find out what was wrong with her. The cancer was aggressive and quick - 3 months since diagnosis but could have started some time ago. About a week ago I bathed him (I took his collar off beforehand.) Mom bought Seresto flea collar for her cat Bella. Liver enzymes so high they couldn't register. I just took off the stupid collar and made an appt to have her checked. [1], Flea collars are effective against several parasites, depending on the product and the active ingredients: [2]. I went back to Avantix. The seizures have happened off and on over the last year and every time it is so bad. Hair grew back. If your dog starts behaving strangely after applying the flea collar, contact your veterinarian. 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. The vet told me the tumor was extremely rare in that breed, especially a dog that young. If your cat is experiencing tremors or twitching, hospitalization may be recommended. 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 ! We took her to the vet, and ran all the blood test, and x-rays. Healthy cat, put on flea collar, developed kidney disease rather quickly. My older dog seemed lethargic and unsteady walking. Are you aware of the potential downsides and side effects of flea collars on your cat? He began being disoriented and losing movement on his back legs. 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. At least 4 times over the past 1-2 years I would find her laying somewhere not eating or drinking for 1-2 days. Then I read about the Soresto flea collars, I removed it and the seizures stopped..Ginger is back to her Happy healthy self. 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. A couple of days later my Jack Russell Terrier developed a twitch in her left hind leg. We are going to have his body autotopsized and have a toxicology screening to find out cause of death, but all I can think of that changed in our household was bringing the collar into it. I h. Last year my cat Star developed a rash under her collar with scabs. All of my pets sleep with us i removed the collars so I guess we will see if anything improves. She passed away after a few weeks of hospitalization and suffering. But it was effective and the next year I bought it again. My female also wore the collars and now I want to have her tested to see if there are any signs of cancer. Purchased fall 2020. Within a year my 13 year old dog Lola was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to be euthanized. I knew her health was declining but I never took her to the vet. She passed away after a few weeks of hospitalization and suffering. 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. Blood tests show how damaged the internal organs are, while x-rays may show the location of the piece of collar your dog ate. Took him to vet and they done all the blood work and his white blood count was so high it puzzled the doctor. The sooner your cat is treated for flea collar poisoning symptoms, the better. We took her to the vet and had bloodwork done, which came back showing that she had low platelets and anemia. I believe seresto flea collar is causing CKD in my cat. Don't buy Seresto collar. He got significantly better after I took the collar off and it was definitely the collar! Flea and tick collar poisoning occurs when a pet ingests a collar or consumes the chemicals that are left on the skin and fur as a residual product. 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. Incidents listed by the EPA included: A. I put one one my goldendoodle when he was about 5 months. 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. Both of my dogs got sick within a year of wearing Seresto collars and died soon thereafter. I'm convinced the collar killed him. 2021 our daughter called me. We took her to the vet, and ran all the blood test, and x-rays. Misfitanimals.com does not intend to provide veterinary advice. She wa. Medium size terrier-lab mix used the Seresto collar for several years since 3-years old. 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 started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. While generally considered safe, these collars can cause harm. I told her to remove the collar and let me know if that helped her. My soon to be 9 year old dog Chevy recently started having seizures. It was highly recommended for her by the vet bc she has a seizure disorder and pills were "more likely to cause seizures". 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. they look at a couple results and go okay, money will do the r. I believe seresto flea collar is causing CKD in my cat. I bought the collar for my Golden Retriever a few years back. I would say my goodbyes thinking she wasn't going to make it thru the night only to have come strolling up to me as if nothing was wrong! I called the vet she said it was probably due to the moon cycles. 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. I had tried the frontline drops but his skin is very sensitive so it was recommended I use seresto. 2 weeks ago she had them so bad that she bit her tongue and would cry afterwards. We need to protect our pets and therefore use these products. The toxicity of an organophosphate can be fatal in a matter of minutes, depending on the ingredients and the dosage given to the pet. If anyone else has had this problem please post it. Shortly after using this she started to have seizures that she never had before. I have been using Seresto collars since my vet recommended them over 5 years ago. 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. Flea collar poisoning happens when a dog ingests chemicals from a flea collar, a piece of the flea collar itself, or if the collar is applied improperly. Vet did byopsy n will let us know on Wednesday for sure. 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. We have a beautiful loving almost 8 year old Golden Retriever which wore one of these collars . Molly had a good life and we loved her. Did this collar have anything to do with it? She fell making several attempts trying to jump into my husband's truck. My 3 year old cat was in perfect condition with a thick soft luxurious coat. I wish I had done more and better research prior to purchasing Seresto collar and causing my cat such discomfort and misery. Purchased fall 2020. Bayer is evil for selling this pesticide laden thing!!! 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. I started using seresto flee collars on my little dog and know he is not eating well has no energy and I had blood work done and his has kidney issues. I will never put another flea and tick collar on any dog. Cat flea collar poisoning can sometimes present within minutes of exposure but may be delayed several days in some cats. About a week ago I bathed him (I took his collar off beforehand.) Im praying for a miracle of Gods healing for our baby . My cat kept trying to pull it off, to the point of rubbing her skin raw. 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. My golden started having really bad seizures multiple times a day and its been getting worse. Two years ago my cat Sammy had to be put down due to a cancerous throat tumor. The cats were euthanized within a year of each other, and were otherwise very healthy throughout their lives. He was getting better by the next day but not 100%. The vet put her on seizure medication and carried out lots of tests. 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 genuinely believe that the Seresto collar caused these neurological issues. Both cats became ill very soon after the collars were put on them. Did nothing. My beloved 4-yr.-old shih tzu mix had a healthy annual checkup and a month later she acted a little dizzy and lay down at my feet and suddenly died. While at vet, I read of the Seresto issues and called vet to remove collar. I believe it gave her cancer. I rescued my dog on 06/30/20. I instantly thought the flea collar must have something to do with it and removed them from all my animals (4 total, 2 cats and 2 dogs). When we went to the vet they gave him fluids for dehydration and again assured me it wasn't the collar. Found scabbed sores around Kitty's neck.. Kitty vomited today 5 hours after eating. I went back to Avantix. My 8 year old. I pray she has no side effects from this collar. Instead, your BetterVet veterinarian can prescribe safer treatments, such as topical or oral medications, to kill fleas. He eventually stopped eating anything offered, became weak then also had to be euthanized. Our vet never thought the problems were caused by the Seresto collars. 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. 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 dont know but I find it weird she wore it for 2 yrs with no problems..[Show More]My dog has been wearing Serseto flea collar for 2 yrs. a month ago as 2/8/21 starting having seizures out of nowhere, she is or was a health happy 9 yr old dog now we are having to put her down, her quality of life is no longer thenshe won't get up to eat/drink or go outside. I lost my beloved Bo. In 2020 I had to have my six year old cat euthanized after a rapid decline in health. They can cause problems but the incidence is quite low. They didn't see any infection. We have a beautiful loving almost 8 year old Golden Retriever which wore one of these collars . 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.. Thank you to whom ever brought this situation to light. The only link is the collar. , I purchased two collars for each of my dogs. Purchased at Tractors Supply. Vet trips cost over $1500. I don't know if it related yet. People, watch for the signs. After a month of wearing the collar he was laying around and now his front legs give out and buckle under him. 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. Now my sweet boy has hard lumps under his skin that are popping up all over him. Prior to that she was a healthy kitty. We had to put him down the next day. I'm still a mess over it. Our Akita became ill, following the same pattern and passed last week. They got him stabilized and gave me anti-seizure meds since[Show More]My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. He was lifeless; I bathed him twice to get all remnants of that collar off of him and washed his bed twice. 8 pound dog has worn the collar since she was two months old, we have never had a problem. I firmly believe these collars are tainted and need recalled, Ill never put one of those collars on my pets again. If your cat has already been exposed to a flea collar and developed flea collar poisoning, seek treatment as soon as possible. First they did an xray and said he could have mild asthma, then the blood work came back. I really want to know if this collar killed my six year old baby (yes,I loved him like he was a family member. If you notice one or more of the following signs, your cat may need flea collar poisoning treatment. I bought two collars from my vet and my dogs start choking and throwing up. He was getting better by the next day but not 100%. Excessive scratching from skin irritation. I'm retired & out the 1500. We are on day 6 of no collar and still having issues. 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