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February 2006
I have used Bio-Spot on my dog for 3 years now, with no adverse effects. But, I am not saying there can't be some. We have to be careful with all the products we use. The ingredient permethrin in Bio-Spot actually has less of a 1/2 life than the ingredient fipronil in Front Line. Both are insecticides, and both have about the same side effects, and other effects on animals. I am not saying Bio-Spot is better or worse than Front Line or any other tick or flea control out there. What I am saying, is we have to be careful with all insecticides that we use for control.
Jeff 2/1/06
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I have used Bio Spot for about three years now, on my two cats and lab mix dog. Now I know better.
I WILL NEVER USE IT AGAIN, AND WILL TELL EVERYONE I KNOW THAT IT IS LETHAL!!!
My story....
I have a lab-mix male dog 5 years old, female cat 11 years and 6 month old kitten (with one eye) we rescued from the road. Caramel (the kitten) started acting strange one afternoon last week, walking backwards, shaking, blinking her eyes and stiffening her body. As our dog is an epileptic I knew there was something going on with her that was neurological. I took her to the vet within an hour of onset of symptoms, the vet tech's first question - who did you put flea meds on today? I answered my dog - Bio Spot.
Caramel is back home and fine after and overnight at the vet and $200. The tech told me this happens 4 or 5 times per year, most die. Caramel has recovered fully because she was treated so quickly. Most people wait too long and the ending is not nice.
The package says do not use on cats, may be toxic.
It does not say if your cat touches you dog, it will die!!!
The more stories I read about Bio Spot , the more I question weather my epileptic dog is really epiletic. My vet suggested we try two months off all flea meds and then back off Phenobarb and see what happens. The seizures could be related to the Bio Spot. I'll let you know.
I will also write the EPA.
Taryn 2/5/06
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My Charcoal is a toy poodle. He is only five months old. My thought was to buy Advantage for his first fleas and ticks prevention plan. But the salesperson at Petco told me to try out Bio Spot. She told me that it is the same as the other one. After his first application, he lost his appetite for the first 24 hrs. and I do not understand why. Ever since, he is extremely itchy at the spot where I put the Bio Spot on. I did not know why and kept thinking he might have fleas because the salesperson told me that it will take one week in order to work. After a week and a half, I gave him a bath and realized that under his sweater and all over his body, it is very flakey. His skin is very dry and still very itchy. I called the phone no. on the package, guess what! No one bothered to call me back. I am angry at the salesperson and the manufacturer. I also have three young children. Boy! Am I scared after I read your article. Thanks for telling all of us!
Amy in Redmond, Washington 2/20/06
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My neighbor had a 7-wk. malteese.. went to be vet checked.. she had fleas.. vet administered advantage and within 24- hrs. her puppy declined rapidly. Symptoms included vomiting, diahrea, no food. Would take some water. Vet suggested the puppy had coronna or parvo, however, I suspect liver failure due to advantage as all show low protein levels in blood. What do you think? Puppy died within 5 days.. very sad and expensive. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Anonymous 2/22/06
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On the Friday, February 18 2006, I made one of the BIGGEST mistakes of my life. I purchased a flea and tick medication called BIO SPOT at a local Tractor Supply store. As an owner of four cats, I was trying to save money and not have to buy Frontline, which is what I have used before.
Early that evening my roommate and myself applied the BIO SPOT to each one of our precious babies. Within 1 hour the first horrifying symptoms began. I noticed that Cammie was beginning to tremor. In 5 more minutes he was in full blown seizures. Thrashing about, foaming at the mouth, attempting to swallow his tongue. My friend put her pinkie in his mouth to prevent him from swallowing his tongue.
Shortly after that, Ruby began similar symptoms. Fortunately, not as severe. Her face was tremoring and her body began twitching. It then occurred to us, it was that horrible BIO SPOT. We called a 24 hour vet, who thankfully, told us "this happens a lot from this medication". They told us to wash all four of them with Tide or Dawn and rinse them all thoroughly.
My other two cats had some symptoms, thank God, not as severe. However, none of this should ever have had to occur. How in the world can companies be allowed to sell a product that literally poisons your animals. The vet explained the way they work is when a flea bites your pet, the poison in the "medicine" which by that time is in your precious animals blood stream kills the flea. PLEASE, people, DO NOT BUY THIS PRODUCT. I understand it is much less costly than Frontline, for I to live paycheck to paycheck.The companies who produce these products should be arrested and charged with animal cruelty and abuse. How they live with themselves, I will never know.
If this letter saves even one pet of their family the horror of what I have experienced then it has been well worth it. Thank you for listening and continue loving and caring for our beloved furry friends!!
Anonymous 2/22/06
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I am glad I found your website. I have one dead dog & 2 dogs dying from what I suspect is from the use of Bio-Spot. I started using Bio-Spot 10 yrs. ago on all dogs. I have not seen a flea since that time.
Unfortunately, I am not seeing one of those dogs (Thyroid Cancer) & am now going thru testing for her 2 pups for the same malady- interesting!
Too bad that a Class Action Suit is not in order, since not enough (death after continued usage of the product due to certain cancers) info has been DOCUMENTED!
I am searching your site for alternate methods of tick & flea control.
THX - Cat 2/26/05
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my neighbor contacted you on 2/22/05 about my maltese puppy who died. she was 8-weeks old when the vet treated her with advantage flea treatment which is supposed to be safe for puppies and kittens 7 weeks and older. my puppy died 5 days later from what the vet said was a viral infection, probably parvovirus or coronavirus. we were not convinced and took the puppy to the university veterinary teaching hospital for an autopsy. i received a preliminary report this morning. "virus detection negative." i am very angry not only with advantage, but also the vet. i am awaiting further reports about her death. i also plan to contact advantage and the epa. do you have any further suggestions.
Anonymous 2/28/06
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DISCLAIMER: Below are messages that I have received from others whose dogs and cats experienced adverse reactions after using flea control products. I have no way of knowing if the information in these messages is factual, or if the products they used were the actual cause of the adverse reactions.
