Message Board
July 2010
CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
(03/02/10) Carella, Byrne, Cecchi, Olstein, Brody & Agnello, P.C., has filed a complaint seeking class action status on behalf of pet owners whose household pets were allegedly injured or killed by certain flea and tick products. The complaint was filed in United States District Court for the District of New Jersey against three pet product companies.
The lawsuit seeks injunctive relief in the form of a recall of the offending products, a refund of the purchase price, for compensatory damages, punitive damages and other relief.
For additional information concerning this lawsuit, click here.
If your pet was harmed by a flea and tick product, and you would like to participate
in this class action to help get these products off of the market, please contact:
Jacqueline Mottek
Positive Legal Group
415.302.5371 (cell)
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ANOTHER CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
A class action law firm Green & Pagano LLP is currently investigating complaints from
New Jersey and New York residents whose pets were harmed by spot-on products.
If your pet was harmed by a spot-on product within the past couple years and you live
in New Jersey or New York, please go to: www.SpotOnComplaints.com
or call Michael Green at (732) 390-0480.
For additional information concerning this lawsuit, click here.
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On February 16, I sent a letter to the EPA concerning Sergeant's spot-on products
for dogs and why I believe they pose unreasonable risks to children and pets, and
I urged the EPA to remove them from the market immediately. Here is the letter:
On June 17, the EPA responded by issuing the following memorandum:
The EPA's response failed to alleviate the following concerns:
- The doses used in the companion animal safety study were significantly smaller than the labeled doses that are currently on the market. Therefore, it has not been established that an adequate margin of safety exists for pets.
- EPA did not require a new companion animal safety study to determine if the revised application instructions mitigated the risks that were identified in the
efficacy study.
- The amount of pesticide that is transferred from a treated animal to a human
during petting is unknown. Despite the fact that Sergeant's product registration
was conditional upon the completion of an acceptable pesticide residue transfer study, that study was never completed.
- EPA's risk assessments greatly underestimate the health risks that pet spot-on products pose to children.
- EPA's risk assessment for Sergeant's spot-on products for dogs was based
on an application rate that was significantly smaller than the labeled doses that
are currently on the market, and therefore pose unreasonable risks - especially
to children.
Amazingly, the EPA acknowledged that currently labeled doses of Sergeant's
spot-on products for dogs are greater than the doses that were considered in
its risk assessment and mentioned that it is currently working with Sergeants
to reassess the human health risk and mitigate it, if necessary. However, the
EPA offered no timetable for taking corrective action, which will likely be years
away.
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We just used the BioSpot for cats on our 5 year old cat . Never again. At this point, I am not sure if she is going to make it or not. We washed her neck thoroughly as directed, but she is still lethargic and has labored breathing. Why in the world they have used such extreme ingredients knowing the harm it causes since it's obviously been having problems for quite some time. They need to do away with this product completely.
worried in IL 7/4/10
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Are flea and tick products safe to use around children? The EPA isn't so sure.
On July 23, the EPA FIFRA Scientific Advisory Panel will meet to evaluate a proposal, put forth by the manufacturers of pyrethrin/pyrethroid products, to study whether infants and children are at risk of developmental damage from exposure to pyrethrins and pyrethroids - the class of pesticide commonly found in household pesticides, including flea and tick products.
Here is the federal notice of the public meeting:
Here is background information on the issue:
(Below are comments that I submitted to the EPA regarding the PPTWG's proposal)
Why does the EPA always put the fox in charge of the henhouse? The proposal put forth by
the Pyrethroid/Pyrethrin Technical Working Group (PPTWG) to evaluate potential differential sensitivity of pyrethrin and pyrethroid insecticides between juveniles and adults represents the interests of the pyrethrin and pyrethroid registrants. It has been rigged to achieve the desired results - namely, that there is no evidence of a potential differential sensitivity, therefore, no mitigation is necessary.
The EPA and the PPTWG have acknowledged that key knowledge gaps exist regarding the potential for age-dependent sensitivity to pyrethrins and pyrethroids in humans, particularly at low doses. Until those knowledge gaps are filled, BioSpotVictims urges EPA to immediately reinstate the 10X FQPA Safety Factor to protect infants and children from exposure to pyrethrin and pyrethroid insecticides.
The PPTWG has proposed using a dose volume of 5 ml/kg, rather than 1 ml/kg.
Please comment on the appropriateness of this dose volume in regards to assessing whether a 5 ml/kg dose will adequately inform the Agency regarding toxicity as it relates to children three years of age and younger.
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I used Sergeant's Silver flea and tick on our dog about a month ago and a few hours later started to act strange. Was running under the vehicles and rolling on the ground to get the
stuff off. We finally wash him good with soap and water. This did help but took many days before he was back to normal.
Sharon 7/9/10
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I have three Norfolk Terrier/Beagle mix puppies. They are all under 20 lbs. I have used the BioSpot, Hartz, First Shield, and Sentry spot flea treatment on them. With all of the treatments, one of my dogs has had strong reactions. With the last one, Sentry, she was very spastic and physically got sick. My family was up with her from 2 a.m. on. With the others, the other two dogs would roll around and try to rub it off. I've tried the immersion in flea treatment and the dogs have the same type of reaction, just not physically sick. I have since ordered Frontline Flea/Tick and Heartworm Treatment pills. Not any more expensive, actually cheaper. The pills worked great with our last dog.
Tom 7/10/10
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Here is an investigative report (with video) concerning Sergeant's flea and tick products,
which aired on NBC-Nashville on 7/9/10:
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I found out about your web site in the newspaper. I am convinced that my 15 pound Pomeranian was poisoned by Frontline Plus. He appeared very healthy but within a few
days his liver and kidneys failed. Perhaps it had something to do with the fact that he had been on it or Advantix for a number of years or that he was 11 1/2 years old. I certainly did
not realize the danger as I know it now. One vet said it could cause the problem, but we did not do testing to try to verify the cause. Our regular vet said that problems are rare and it
was the best alternative to deal with the fleas and ticks. I try to tell everyone I can about
the danger.
Shirley 7/11/10
Franklin, VA
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A couple days ago, I reluctantly applied Advantix flea medication to my 5 pound Yorkshire Terrier. I purchased this medication from my Veterinarian, in the correct dosage for a 5lb dog.
Directly after application, she began rubbing all over the carpet, twisting her body around and around to try to scratch herself. It was obvious it was irritating to her skin.
I called the Vet. She said that sometimes a dog's reaction is to the "spreading" sensation of the oil in the medication, not to a reaction based on irritation. So I thought I would wait and see if my dog calmed down. She didn't. She barely slept the entire night, never able to get comfortable, constantly shifting position, and shivering (the only time I have ever seen her shiver like this was right before she vomits or is sick, which is rare). I brought her downstairs and shampooed her in the sink, hoping this might help alleviate any skin discomfort. But even after she was dried off, she continued to shiver, shake, and try to itch herself by rubbing her back on the carpet.
This morning, the shaking and shivering seems better, but she is still unable to get comfortable, still trying to itch herself, and the only way she can get any comfort is when I am softly scratching her back at the locations where the medication had been applied. At this point, her eyes start to close immediately because I think she is so tired.
I will never use or purchase topical flea medication from my vet again. I am on a quest to find a flea medication that is natural and holistic. If the product says to wash your own hands immediately if you have contact with the medications, why would I want to apply it to my dog?
Kerry 7/12/10
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My 15 year old yellow labrador retreiver, Barney passed away from liver failure as a result
of an application of the Advantix pesticide. I contacted his veterinarian to double check if it was safe to apply because of his advanced age. I was informed that it was safe to apply the product. The evening after the application (application date: June 1, 2010), Barney was outside every 1/2 hour panting. I contacted his vet, they thought maybe he had another UTI
(as he had one in January 2010), so they disregarded my thoughts about a possible toxicity.
I noticed a steady decline in his ability to eat. I called them to see if possibly his reaction
could be from Advantix. I was still informed probably not, but to wash him in Dawn detergeant if I was concerned. I bathed Barney, he seemed to improve slightly. Barney had perfect blood work May 2010. On June 4th it was discovered that his liver enzymes were very elevated. The following Monday he had an ultrasound--everything was perfect! We did more bloodwork, more liver function tests came back poorly. On June 11th, we were told Barney was in liver failure and that he would not survive unless we did IV drugs, we did --his liver function continued to get worse. We brought him home on numerous drugs to try to save him, had a feeding tube placed---all to no avail. Barney passed away on June 23rd at 5:07 am at home in my husband's and my arms. My vet now believes Barney had a toxic reaction to the Advantix given the fact that his liver values did not improve, consistent with a toxicity. His case has been reported to the EPA NPIC as well as to Advantix (their reps deny that their product could cause any harm to any animals as they never get any complaints. Their comments are ridiculous, as there is a formal investigation going on according to the EPA!!). As you know, this product needs to be taken off of the market!!!
Thank you for listening/ reading. I thought that I would enclose some pictures of my beautiful boy!!
Laurie 7/12/10
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I used Advantix on my 9 year dog. About 2 days later she started to shake uncontrolably, started to walk but could not. We called it a seizure. Stopped using the product and she has been fine for 2 months. I will do anything to make sure that measures are taken to prevent
this from happening to other pets. Please let me know who I can contact to do so.
Charles 7/13/10
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I was reading in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch news paper an article about "DOG OWNER FEARS FLEA DROPS CAUSED SEIZURES." As I was reading the article it brought up something that had happened in the past. I had once used the Hartz 3 in 1 flea and tick drops on my dog. His name is Sparky and I've had him for about 6 years now, but a few years back I used the Hartz medicine on him. He seemed fine at first but then he got up on the couch and layed down on my lap and I kept feeling this cold dripping on my foot I looked at my dog and realized his nose was running rapidly and his eyes were draining and he kept sneezing. I got a paper towel and kept wiping his nose and eyes and when it didnt stop I gave him a bath and as soon as I did that he was fine, so ever since that day I have sworn that I would never ever use any type of flea and tick drops on my dog ever again. Most people I told thought it was him just having allergies but I know my dog very well and I can tell when something isn't right. I also dont use any type of flea and tick shampoo because of the chemicles, I simply just buy him a flea collar from the store and we haven't had any problems since.
Priscilla 7/14/10
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(Below is a letter that Linda sent to Hartz on 7/15/10)
Re: Hartz Ultra Guard Pro
I am writing concerning Pepito our 14 month old Chihuahua puppy. He recently showed signs of fleas - from our neighbor’s cat we think. I purchased your product and applied it as the directions read. Shortly after that we noticed - along with our friends - that Pepito had lost his hair down his back. I took him to the vet to see what the problem was and to also see about the flea problem.
The vet said Pepito had a reaction to the Hartz product and that he recommended that I not use it anymore. He said he does not carry or use that product either. They have seen other dogs with their hair gone all the way to the skin. I bought some medicine from the vet, returned as asked, and then bought another product from him.
I am asking for reimbursement not for the time we have spent at the vet, gas, etc. but just for the expenses and the price of the first product to help Pepito get better.
If someone would like to come see him just call. I have enclosed photos and the area that is infected and his hair has still not grown back. We are hoping with time that it will and that we will not have to return to the vet.
Thanking you for your time and interest in this important matter to a dog lover.
Linda 7/15/10
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My 17 pound one year old dog had an extremely adverse reaction to the chemicals in Sergeant's Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-On for Dogs (9-20lbs). I made the mistake of administering it before bed so it had all night to poison him before morning. When I saw
him 8 hours after I had treated him with it, he was drooling profusely and had tremors. I immediately bathed him but a large hot spot had already formed and was seeping. He had also managed to ingest the chemical from the stripe down to the middle of his back.
I bathed him immediately, gave him 12.5 mg of benedryl and used a corticosteroid topically
on the hotspot, as directed by a veterinarian. It seemed to ease his crazed writhing and whining for a little while.
Today is day three and he is still suffering from the fallout of being poisoned, still having tremors, trouble eliminating, not eating, lack of energy, stumbling.
Cyphenothrin should be banned in pet products. I alerted the EPA and the Pesticide Info Center after finding your site with the links. Thank you!
Jennifer 7/19/10
Los Angeles, CA
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We, like many other people, had no idea that there were side effects from using
something like BioSpot. We purchased it because our other dog was due for her
dose and we wanted to keep them on the same schedule. The pet store we went to
didn't have any Frontline Plus in stock for puppies so we figured for this month
it would be ok to use the BioSpot and we would get Frontline for next month (our
other dog gets Frontline Plus). I gave them each their dose on the 15th and just
in the last couple days we started noticing our [8 week old] puppy acting more
and more unusual. He was shaking way more than normal, he had been a little
shaky because he was still a little nervous of his new surroundings; he then started
being unable to walk. I would take them for a walk every morning and the past
couple mornings he would walk a ways and then collapse on the ground shaking and
unable to get back up to walk. We were completely confused as to how a puppy who
was healthy and running around (awkwardly as puppies do) the past 2 weeks could
now not even walk let alone run anywhere. We took him to the vet today and they
did blood work and came back and asked if we had given him any flea or tick
medication and I stated we had given him BioSpot about 4 days ago. His blood
work came back perfectly fine and our little guy has now had 2 baths in the last
day and is on valium to relax his muscles. How can a company who has apparently
been confronted with this issue before still be able to sell their products on
their shelves?! We are supposed to keep an eye on him tonight and give him
another bath and if he is not showing improvement in the morning we are supposed
to take him back to the vet so they can hook him up to IV's for the day to flush
his system out. It just doesn't seem right that the company feels it's ok to
continue to sell this knowing that it has killed puppies, dogs and is dangerous
to even handle. I am also a bit irritated that we were never warned by our vet
that this could be a possibility. Isn't it partly their responsibility to inform
their customers about products that have had severe adverse effects like this??
I feel sorry for new (and current) pet owners that have no idea that this is a
possible side effect to using BioSpot and other products like it. There needs
to be more information out there to pet owners, we try to protect our pets from
something that may hurt them (like fleas and ticks) but we end up causing more
damage to them in the process. We are hoping our lab starts turning around
within the next day but we have no idea how long this could take to get out of
his system, let alone if there are going to be permanent side effects. Something
more needs to be done to get the word out. I appreciate your website and the
information that is on it, I just wish we would've found it sooner.
Heather 7/19/10
Our vet just called back and I don't know if you have any clue but I thought
it wouldn't hurt to ask. They think something else may be wrong other than the
BioSpot because he's been on IV all day and they said he is still having issues.
From what I have gathered it's something that takes a while to get out of their
system. I'm not sure how many of these cases the vet has seen but I know you
said it can take a couple weeks before it's out of their system. He is having
problems walking with his back legs, they seem to become paralyzed but it
happens in spurts and he shakes pretty bad when this happens with his legs. I
know you have heard several stories and wasn't sure if this was something you
had heard of or how long it possibly lasted. We have only had him 3 weeks and we
don't want to have to give him back to the breeder but we can't afford to give
him the life he needs if it's something else. Just wondering if this was
something you had seen/heard before.
Thanks for the information!
Heather 7/20/10
I am sorry to hear that your puppy is still experiencing problems. I am not a vet and
really do not know what else might be wrong with him, but I don't believe that Bio Spot
should be ruled out yet. If the Bio Spot is not washed off with a dishwashing liquid
soon after application, it gets absorbed into the skin and stored in fatty tissue, where
it is slowly released for approximately one month. Most adverse effects (such as
lethargy, loss of appetite) from pet spot-on products (including Bio Spot) usually last
only a few days, but it some instances reactions may last for a couple weeks. Pet
spot-on products can also cause painful skin irritation (including chemical burns)
which takes time to heal.
If your puppy's symptoms are due to the Bio Spot, he could be experiencing problems
for another week or so. You should notice some improvement with each passing day,
but it's important that he continues to eat and drink because it will help to flush the toxins
from his system.
Please contact the manufacturer (Farnam) and let them know what happened. Their
phone number is 1-800-234-2269. They will tell you that the product is not intended
for dogs younger than 6 months, but it's not prominently displayed on the label, and
nowhere does it state that younger animals may be at risk of serious harm from the
product.
I hope everything works out well for your puppy. Please keep me updated.
James TerBush
Website Administrator
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Earlier this year we used Bio Spot for the very first time on our Golden
Retriever and Rough Collie as we had a tick problem. My Golden dealt with
the Bio Spot fine but, my rough collie had a SEVERE reaction. I had never
seen anything like it before and I have worked around animals or owned them
my whole life. Our collie began to have difficulty breathing, he was
salivating like Cujo with rabies. He was running around the backyard
disorientated like his back (where we had applied the Bio Spot) was itching or on
fire. My husband and I panicked. He immediately took the hose and washed him
off while I called the emergency # on the back of the box. We ended up
washing him with DAWN dishwashing detergent, but I was traumatized.
I assume VETRA #D is just as harmful based on the ingredients..what about
Frontline, is that safe for dogs?
Alexis 7/20/10
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ANOTHER CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT
(Below is a message that was posted on HartzVictims.org on 7/19/10)
I represent attorneys in a suburb of Memphis, TN that are currently seeking pet owners who have had their pets hurt and/or killed by products manufactured by Hartz. At my request, the moderator previously posted to this site information regarding my attorneys interest in pursuing this matter. (link: http://www.hartzvictims.org/2010/04/30/seeking-clients-for-class-action-suit-in-tennessee/ )
We are in the stages now of signing those people who are interested in pursuing a consumer protection class action civil lawsuit against Hartz. If you are interested in finding our more information, please contact me at: shane@clbrownlaw.com or chris@clbrownlaw.com; we cannot contact you directly unless you have posted your contact information publicly.
It is not necessary for you to be a resident of Memphis, or of Tennessee to be included in this class action lawsuit.
You must contact us as soon as possible to be included in the initial stages of the suit. Many posters here have stressed interest in pursuing this class action suit and that is why my attorneys are using this site to reach the public about filing just such a lawsuit.
To avoid spamming this site, I will work to keep the moderator(s) informed of the progress of any suit that is filed and at his/her/their discretion may update this site with that information.
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(Below are comments that were submitted to the EPA by the Companion Animal Parasite Council in response to the EPA's evaluation of pet spot-on products and risk mitigation plan)
The Companion Animal Parasite Council operates under the guise of an "independent not for profit educational foundation," but the fact is they are funded by a group of pesticide product manufacturers which benefit from the CAPC recommendations, including strongly advocating for the year-round use of pet spot-on products as soon after birth as possible (consistent with label claims) for the life of the pet.
To see a list of the CAPC's corporate sponsors, click here.
The CAPC presumes that pet spot-on products can be used safely if they are used under the guidance of a veterinary professional. I agree that a veterinarian should always be consulted before using any pet spot-on product, but even vet-recommended spot-on products are capable of causing adverse reactions, which can be severe.
According to Dr. Michael W. Fox, a well-known veterinarian and author of more than 40 books on animal care, spot-on products should only be used as a last resort when safer methods of flea control prove ineffectual.
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I applied Triforce to my 5 rat terriers this morning, I had used Advantage before with no adverse reactions, but by this afternoon all my rats were scratching madly and shaking their ears. I took a look at their skin and it was red so I immediately bathed them and got all the product off. One or two of them have actually vomited and I am keeping a close eye on them.
I am so glad I found your web site and will be notifying Triforce in the morning and asking for
a full refund of their product.
These animals are our 4 legged kids and I am appalled that these products are allowed out there with little direction or notifications of side effects.
Madeleine 7/21/10
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I used biospot on both of our terriers under 15 lb brand of bio spot. One seemed to be ok so far. The other dog ran around trying to rub off the bio spot and would race from one end of the bed to the other and bury his head. I took the advice of one article and bathed both dogs in mild puppy shampoo bland variety. He seems to be better but I am continuing to watch over them. Why is this product on the market? We love our dogs and would not want anything to happen to them. Using this medication because we want to protect them. We have used frontline with no adverse effects. I am very reluctant to use any of these products and bio spot should be off the market.
Carole 7/21/10
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On Saturday, I applied BioSpot on my 9 pound shihtzu and my 11 pound bichon. The shihtzu was out playing with my daughter in the sprinkler right after application, and became very wet. (thank GOD). My 8 year old bichon was not so fortunate. Saturday evening and Sunday , I noticed that she was having difficulty walking and appeared very incoordinated and couldn't move very well. I also noticed a blistery red inflamed area where I applied the bio spot at the nape of her neck and base of her tail. I washed off what I could at that point, with no avail. She eventually improved with her walking, but has a infected sore at the nape of her neck. $85 vet bill and medication cost later, she is listless and is not playing with the other dog, as she does daily. I KNOW it was the bio spot. I question how that product can be on the market and why ANYONE would sell it. I was so excited to find a product that was for smaller dogs (under 15 pounds). I would rather deal with fleas than put my pets through such hell again. It is not a good deal, and it is NOT safe for small dogs. The vet told me that the meds attacked my
dog's nervous system. Sad Sad Sad.
Mary 7/22/10
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Thank you for your website. You most likely saved the life of my little westie mix. I suspected
an allergic reaction almost immediately after application of Bio Spot. Because of your website, I bathed him with mild dish soap three times and just let the tap gush over him.
To both of our relief, he was much better.
Ida 7/23/10
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(Below is an excerpt from an article that was published on jdnews.com on 7/25/10)
Hello, friends and neighbors. It is good to see you here.
I am a sad puppy this week because I lost my cat, Brother Boy, that I had raised from birth. Brother Boy was a once-in-a-lifetime cat. He was a tuxedo cat with a load of personality. I am not much of a cat person, but he adored me; and wherever I was, there he was. I adored him back. He had more courage and spirit than 10 cats. When he was little we accidentally locked him in the cage overnight with my daughter’s basset hound, Sadie. They got along swell all night, not a sound; and he was never afraid of her or dogs again. He would sit on the high chair in the kitchen like a child long after the baby granddaughters outgrew the chair. I kept it down because it was Brother Boy’s chair. I can still see that little bit of white on his snout pressed against the back door window waiting to come in. To make it worse, I feel like he depended on me to take care of him from the day he came into this world and, in the end, I let him down.
I found him late in the evening July 13 laying under the van. I brought him in and he was shivering. I immediately took him to the emergency vet. I had put over-the-counter flea medicine on him on the prior Thursday, and the vet felt he was having a toxic reaction. She asked me did I want blood work, and I said no because of the cost. I should have said yes. By saying no, I tied her hands in diagnosing him. She gave me muscle relaxers for the tremors, and Brother Boy got better. I took him to his regular vet on Wednesday and again on Friday and he seemed to be getting better. He was up, drinking water and yowling to go out. The vet gave me some special food to tempt him. On Saturday evening, he took a turn for the worse. I should have taken him to the vet that evening but I waited until Sunday morning. It was too late. The blood work that was done then revealed it was a kidney problem. Whether it was aggravated by the flea medicine or something else, who knows? I should have recognized the signs because I have had bladder infections and tremors just like that. It was too late. Brother Boy could not take the fluids and died at noon on Sunday.
I should not have put over the counter flea medicine on him; I should have had the blood work immediately; I should have taken him Sunday night; I should have, could have, would have, wish to God I had. It cost me $600 and my precious cat is gone — as beautiful in death as he was in life. All this soul searching and beating myself up will not bring him back, but I have learned a few things: Three vets told me NOT to put over the counter flea medicine on my animals because they see so many toxic cases from it. It should not be sold if it is not safe, and I am contacting the company to tell them so. Also, have the blood work immediately, don’t wait. If you love your pet you are going to spend the money on it anyway, so spend it when it counts. Charge it like I did. I will be paying for it for months but it would have been worth it if I could have saved my buddy. My heart is broken. I have cried so much my face looks like a puff fish.
Carolyn 7/25/10
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I'm moving to MD and renting an apartment on someone's property. They have 3 dogs,
2 indoor cats, and 1 outdoor cat. I decided to get some flea tick control for my strictly indoor cats. Just in case because the animals are all around the apartment. I went to Petsmart and bought BioSpot (pink package). Immediately, one of my cats went crazy: foaming at mouth because she was able to lick some off her back as it dripped down. She began running around, twitching, and became aggressive. I washed it off 3 TIMES! Finally after the 3rd time, she calmed down. My other cat didn't have any reaction to the product. I'm going to watch them both but I went to the BioSpot website and it said that even a slight drop of their product has an incredible ability to cling to the animals hair even after bathing. It also is effective in being absorbed fast. So, all this bathing to help with the "sensitivities" does what? I'm still upset with that word on the packaging. My cat had more than a sensitivity...I believe the product was burning her skin which is why she kept scratching and her entire back running from her neck to her tail was twitching. It's both of their sleeping time, so I can't say the
Bio Spot is causing lethargy. They usually sleep hard from 12 noon until 4 pm or so. I'll see how it goes through the night. Never again. I'll allow my vet to put any flea and tick control on them. No over the counter products for me.
Leslie 7/27/10
Thanks for the site. I just got back from Petsmart and the store manager was like legal counsel and was not sympathetic. In fact, she was more accusatory. I must have applied it wrong, my cat was probably sick before, her coat probably had something else on it, etc.
Last time I checked, she didn't look like a vet. I stood there in the middle of the store, around other customers, while she told me why Petsmart was right for carrying Bio Spot.
Guess who wrote a long email to Petsmart.
I've bathed my cats 2 more times and they've eaten and seem better. I might bathe again in the morning just to try and get this oily feel off of them for good. As expected, they are cats and will only stand so much wetness at any given time. I have like a 3 minute window to clean them before the nails come out :)
Thanks again.
Leslie
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I thought you all might want to see and share this tribute video. It's powerful and
hopefully a call to action:
Tiny Timmy is a kitty who has neurological damage from Sergeant's flea & tick
products. He is now a Spokeskitty against these products, advocates and educates
on safer alternatives and is on a Healing Journey. He is my hero and his strength,
courage and determination has been an inspiration to thousands... And it helps that
he exudes cuteness out of every pore! We are working on finishing his website to
carry on his message at http://www.tinytimmy.org and he is active on Facebook
with Tiny Timmy's Healing Journey and the Official List of Toxins Killing Animals.
Over 44,000 cats & dogs have been harmed in 2008 alone by flea & tick products
that are toxic. This is a tribute to some of the victims & survivors. Sergeant's, Sentry,
Hartz, Farnam, BioSpot, Skip Jack, Adams, Bob Martin, Advantix, Zodiac to name
a few. They are available in the US, UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and
France as well as other countries. They are marketed by different names in each
country. They are known to be toxic, block sodium channels in mammals and are
endocrine disrupters in mammals. They cause a wide variety of health issues
to people and their pets.
Thank you all so much for continuing to educate others and never ceasing the
fight against these products.
(Timmy's website at the end is not finished yet, but hopefully will be up in
a better state by next week)
Claudia & Tiny Timmy 7/27/10
Thank you for sharing your moving tribute to Tiny Timmy and the other victims of pet
pesticide products! I hope everyone will take a moment and watch it.
James TerBush
Website Administrator
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I'm writing to you to let you know that I recently gave my daughter's dog and my dog Bio Spot flea treatment, after only two hours I noticed they were trembling, shaking, so proceeded to give an oatmeal bath and my dog is okay, but my daughter's dog is still shaking and now she is wobbley with her back legs, she can't even jump up on the bed, I called poison control and they told me to bathe her in dawn dish soap, which I did and that if she isn't doing any better in two days to take her to the vet....At this moment I'm so afraid that she is gonna get sicker...just wanted you to know my experience with Bio Spot and I really think they need to take it off the market completely...never have I experienced this in my life...
Diana 7/28/10
California
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The Vet from the hospital just called to say that our 3 cats are going to make it. After treatment with Biospot they had an adverse reaction and by the time we got them to the hospital this morning they were all having seizures and tremors, high blood pressures, temperatures etc.
I am not interested in a class action law suit or anything like that. I just want to help get the word out that this product is DANGEROUS.
Cost of Biospot: $16.99
Cost of Vet/Hospital/Blood Work etc. $2,388.13
Margie 7/31/10
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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.
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