Please let me know of any other similar cases. I purchased the Seresto collar a few months ago and his health went down hill just like that. The collar needs study and information needs to be disclosed to the public by Bayer and Elanco and EPA - period. Within a year my 13 year old dog Lola was diagnosed with lymphoma and had to be euthanized. The emotional and mental exhaustion Ive endured since March 1st is beyond what I could ever explain. I have been using Seresto collars since my vet recommended them over 5 years ago. These collars need to be removed. I purchased this years from Chewy, as I have in the past. Symptoms of Flea Collar Poisoning in Dogs The symptoms that occur in flea collar poisoning are neurological and digestive. Since the death of my cats, I have seen many similar scenarios. The most common ones are amitraz and propoxur. 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. Yes, a flea collar can make a dog sick if it licks or chews the product. I had blood test to prove it. My golden started having really bad seizures multiple times a day and its been getting worse. You need to provide as much information as possible for a proper diagnosis. I believed the hype over the collars being fake ones causing the deaths in dogs and cats but I dont believe that now. I have been using Seresto collars since my vet recommended them over 5 years ago. April 9th put on a serento cat collar for ticks and fleas. There are far too many adverse side effects, and literally thousands of reports on the harmful s[Show More]Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. Shame on them and the EPA. If you answered no, you're not alone. 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. Dr. Iulia is a certified veterinarian with more than 10 years of experience in the field. Soon after my dog had a seizure, flailing around like a flounder on the floor. Poisoning can occur if your dog reaches the collar and licks or chews it. I went to 3 different vets, hooked him up to an IV for. Cut that collar off immediately. The development of disease in water drinking pets is a coincidence as are most, but not all of the cases of illness in pets receiving parasite controlling insecticidal medications. I started buying these a fee years back for both my dogs and cat. I've used Seresto collars on all my animals for the past few years. Was told by vet this was the safest for dogs with seizures over trifexis. My 12 year old dog started to seem like he was having the same symptoms starting as my other dog. Him and I both have been dealing with ear issues; drainage and irritation. He had to have an enucleation surgery, removing both eyes. This terrible! Vet did byopsy n will let us know on Wednesday for sure. Had no idea it was the collars. My 5 year old Boxer was having seizures and died of a brain tumor 5 August 2020. While generally considered safe, these collars can cause harm. 4 days after putting them on, my 4yr old suddenly started having seizures for the first time in his life. My soon to be 9 year old dog Chevy recently started having seizures. He was only ten and in perfect health. 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. 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. Are you concerned about flea collar poisoning for your cat? We have been using this collar for years. I removed this collar and took her to the vets. We switched his food but they persisted. 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 gave my 8 yr old German Shepherd a new Seresto flea/tick collar 12/12/20. I visited a vet on 07/15/20 who sold me and put on my dog's neck a Seresto flea collar. They were both young, healthy, and active. Did n. I have a 14 year old dachshund that has worn the Seresto collar for the last few years, no issues. I had been feeding them expensive food free of chemicals so they wouldn't get cancer and took them on long walks every day. Please click here to see any active alerts. 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. Many flea collars contain a dangerous chemical known as Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP), an organophosphate insecticide that interrupts a fleas central nervous system. Some pesticides in flea collars can lead to severe cases of intoxication if ingested. Then I read the USA Today article. The most common signs of toxicity from pyrethrum-based flea products are muscle tremors and excessive salivation. However, I think the collar was to much for her to recover from. So the dog had seizure medication since he was 3. The cancer was aggressive and quick - 3 months since diagnosis but could have started some time ago. Now I think I know what happened to our Bubba. I don't care old she was. My Border Collie Koko became mysteriously ill after I put a vet recommended Seresto collar on her. When we got home she had another seizure and then another. Hes acting completely normal and doesnt seem bothered by the irritated skin and fur loss. convulsions. the collar was removed on 9/30/20 at the emergency room. tetrachlorvinphos). But wasn't sure what happened. 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. 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 bought this collar for my 7 year old lab. I also put this collar on my pup at 12 weeks. Two and half weeks later Kitty started vomiting Several hours after eating. She fell making several attempts trying to jump into my husband's truck. She passed away after a few weeks of hospitalization and suffering. Purchased at Tractors Supply. When I researched the cancer they were diagnosed with, I read it was tied to flee collars. Being a cold snap, I decided to leave his collar off. 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 pray she has no side effects from this collar. The vet told me that I put it on incorrectly. The seizures have happened off and on over the last year and every time it is so bad. We spent thousands trying to find out what was wrong with her. The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinarians of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with flea and tick drugs that are in the isoxazoline class, including . I bought the seresto collar about a year and a half ago for my cat Bo. My 5 year old was diagnosed with a Spleen tumor in July 2020 and died in September. 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. My Teddy has been wearing one since he was a puppy. There are two cats in our household as well. 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. My dog was diagnosed with acute myeloid lukemia in the past 2 weeks. Im praying that she bounces back. The flea collar almost killed him and now he has to be on meds and isn't walking right. The manufacturer has defended the collars as safe and effective, and veterinary experts say they have seen no cause for alarm. She went from a completely healthy dog to dying only 8 days later. I had taken him to the Vet for stomach sickness, and she was concerned about the lump. Purchased fall 2020. She's a big Labrador well over 100lbs and never had any issues. If you see redness or itchiness at the application site, excess salivation, or neurological or digestive symptoms, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. I didnt notice it because he lives in and outdoors. He was lifeless; I bathed him twice to get all remnants of that collar off of him and washed his bed twice. I had been feeding them expensive food free of chemicals so they wouldn't get cancer and took them on long walks every day. My other dog seems to be fine though and my husbanf has no issues. Almost as much as I love my children). My heart goes out to all those who have lost a beloved pet to this product. We are going to have his body autotopsized and have a toxicology screening to find out cause of death, but all I [Show More]My sister was visiting and bought my smallest rat terrier mix a seresto collar Friday night. His seizures have gotten worse. Did nothing. 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. Sometimes, your cat's veterinarian may need to run blood work to gather more information about your cat's condition. For flea and tick collars specifically, pet owners should remove the collar immediately if the pet is experiences any adverse reaction. We took it off her immediately. Flea collars work by gradually releasing active ingredients, creating a reservoir. Both cats became ill very soon after the collars were put on them. But based on what I have read some people have lost their pets within days of putting the collar on. Lawyers review cases nationwide. 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. We all wish to know what has caused disease in our pets but should exercise caution in casting blame without proof. 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. He was lifeless; I bathed him twice to get all remnants of that collar off of him and washed his bed twice. He developed an ear infection about 3 years ago, he is six now. His seizures have gotten worse. Bought Seresto Flea collar at Walmart. Thought it was allergies. Her head was twitching, her eyes were twitching and she started whining. I lost my dog to intestinal lymphoma last year. This had never occurred prior to wearing the Seresto collar. I really want to know if this collar killed my six year old baby (yes,I loved him like he was a family member. I always thought it was water from his baths. I think it was the collar all-along. Not 5 min later she work up twitching and acting strange. By November 9 she was in liver failure and today we have an appt to lay her to rest as the disease is too far gone. The use of any product involves some risk, just as riding in a car or stepping into a bathtub. Our Akita became ill, following the same pattern and passed last week. Brownie became very lethargic. I visited a vet on 07/15/20 who sold me and put on my dog's neck a Seresto flea collar. 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. Purchased at Tractors Supply. . 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I took her to the vet and there was no explanation. Removed and stopped using the. The surviving cat and dog no longer wear the collars and, so far, have not shown any reactions. She has an appointment with the vet next week. This is heartbreaking. He is most likely in the 4th stage of Lymphoma (there are 5 stages). She was walking practically sideways through the house. I have ordered them on line and noticed that some were made in Germany, South Africa, Kansas, and China. They didn't see any infection. When we cleared up one within weeks the next came on. If your cat is experiencing tremors or twitching, hospitalization may be recommended. I heard about the problems with the Soresto collars so I took the collar off and he was bald around his neck. Did this collar have anything to do with it? Five days later, Mr. Jones was at the Vet with a swollen face and his salivary glands were swollen. Approximately 48 hours after exposure, she sought care at an urgent-care facility. I'm convinced the collar killed him. I refused to believe it was the collar. Its either an infection or cancer . She was having them one on top of the other. We should all be given compensation for the high vet bills and medication prescriptions. Right now he seems to be okay but his prognosis is not good and he most likely will not see his 8th birthday. J&J Proposes $9B Talcum Powder Settlement Fund To Pay Claims Over Next 25 Years, Third Circuit Rejects J&J Attempt to Stay Dismissal of Talc Bankruptcy During Long-Shot Appeal to Supreme Court, Hair Relaxer Lawsuit Information and Updates, Hair Relaxer Injury Lawsuits Can Now Be Directly Filed in Federal Multidistrict Litigation (MDL), Lawsuit Claims African Pride Olive Miracle, Other Hair Relaxing Perms Caused Uterine Cancer, Information About Each Tylenol Autism, ADHD Injury Claim To Be Provided on Plaintiff Fact Sheets, More than 100 Families of Children with ADHD, Autism from Tylenol Are Pursuing Lawsuits. My Elderly Mother sleeps with her cat every night. 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 ! It was days. Bathed him in Dawn dish liquid to remove pesticides 3 times so far. I was using these collars on all 5 of my pets. I thought we were protecting them. Cat started having teeth and throat problems. Please see each individual active ingredient for more information. Put it on him just after Easter. Liver enzymes so high they couldn't register. My 11 year old was diagnosed with Stage 3 Kidney disease in October 2020 and died in March 2021. One of my cats developed cancer and had to be euthanized. Not 5 min later she work up twitching and acting strange. He was 8 years old and otherwise very healthy before the cancer. Pyrethrins are readily absorbed from the gut and respiratory tract but poorly absorbed through skin. But it was effective and the next year I bought it again. Which is a blood cancer from long term exposure to radiation or chemicals. ******************************************************************************************** In 2020 I had to have my six year old cat euthanized after a rapid decline in health. Praying it isnt cancer . There are far too many adverse side effects, and literally thousands of reports on the harmful side effects from this product. Two years ago my cat Sammy had to be put down due to a cancerous throat tumor. I'm still a mess over it. Last year had hair loss on hind area. She is on seizure medicine for the rest of her life every 8 hours. My dog had this collar on for 3 days, he started losing his fur around the area and has developed several lumps on his neck. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . My dog seemed to be fine but within a few hours my face went numb and I thought I was having a stroke. I believe there is a connection between her kidneys and the collar. My Elderly Mother sleeps with her cat every night. I am sick to think i lost her because of flea collar produced by them. He stopped eating well but I didnt realize it was from collar. 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. I called the vet she said it was probably due to the moon cycles. 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. For the time being, the EPA maintains that Seresto collars are safe and the problems observed are of no concern. Within the thousands of incidents submitted to the EPA, investigators found a series of reports of pesticide exposures which harmed humans as well. 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. Find out if you may be eligible for a hearing loss settlement. To prevent them, you have to apply antiparasitic substances every month or every few months, depending on the product. I do believe the collar has caused Chevy so much health problems within a few months. We just put the dog down yesterday due to inoperable throat and sinus cancer. When vet examined her asked about tick prevention n I said she has a new flea collar on. Many substances such as drugs and carbon monoxide are poisonous only in higher concentrations or dosages. Our dog suddenly started having seizures after use of this horrible Senestro product. Being a cold snap, I deci. Molly had a good life and we loved her. But his appetite didn't change, and he still eats and is not lethargic though he cries and seems to be in pain when he is laying down. It took 5-7 days of home cooked pured food, coconut water and bone broth. Bayer should be held responsible. She was having trouble breathing specially laying down . they look at a couple results and go okay, money will do the rest. I believe it gave her cancer. I removed this collar and took her to the vets. It sickens me that they killed my precious babies. April 15th while being patted she collapsed and died. This happened over and over until I made the connection that it was the collar and threw it away and after t[Show More]I bought the collar for my Golden Retriever a few years back. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal . I noticed my cat has been throwing up more as well. But it was effective and the next year I bought it again. So, we left her overnight. I put the new collar on Molly(cat) Wednesday morning Sept. 29,2021. 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. 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. Last year had hair loss on hind area. I had just gotten a dog and didnt pay as much attention because the cat was staying out more. When we cleared up one within weeks the next came on. I had bought a Seresto collar for him two weeks before any of these symptoms developed. There are many causes of disease such as environmental, nutritional, infectious, and genetic factors.