Anyone else have trouble with hartz flea medicine. We used it on our adult female cat as a preventative medication. It caused her to have seizures. The Vet bill was $800.00 according to the Vet it is not uncommon.
2006-10-13 20:19:23 · 8 answers · asked by Cherry_Blossom 5 in Pets ➔ Cats
Hi Cherry...unforunately this is all too common. Here's a website about this: http://www.hartzvictims.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=812
I hope your kitty recovers soon and well.
EDIT: I don't know if your vet advised you that most over the counter flea products can be dangerous. Frontline, Advantage, Revolution have been the safer alternatives and I suspect your vet may have relayed this information to you as well.
2006-10-13 20:25:08 · answer #1 · answered by ♪ Seattle ♫ 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
as much damage as Hartz has caused, I am surprised that this stuff is still on the market alot of dogs and cats have died while using this stuff, and its not just recently, this has been going on for years and years
glad that you were able to save your cat
spend a little more money and buy Frontline or Advantage from the vet
2006-10-13 20:23:58 · answer #2 · answered by Loollea 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Its been in the news! Articles written about. My vet even has the articles posted on his office bulletin board. Hartz flea products are deadly to animals. How on earth can they keep selling it. I'm glad your cat lived. many don't
2006-10-14 00:44:35 · answer #3 · answered by cin_ann_43 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My friend, who is a vet tech, told me NEVER to give my cats that Hartz stuff. She has seen cats actually die from it.
2006-10-13 20:27:59 · answer #4 · answered by First Lady 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
After I read about the experiences of others I didn't buy their product although I was ready to. I'll spring for Advantage. It's safe and effective although expensive.
2006-10-14 00:36:48 · answer #5 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah, my kitten died from the hartz flea collar, she was 18 weeks.
start taking your cat to petco or something, it is not that expensive to get him dipped and bathed
2006-10-13 20:28:03 · answer #6 · answered by goldie 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes i have had the same problem it cost me just about the same amount maybe just a little less...that stuff is poision and should not be on the shelves...dont use that and tell everyone you can about it so they dont use it on their pets
2006-10-13 22:24:37 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,this is common-most vets will tell you not to use it. Sorry about your baby.
2006-10-13 20:57:14 · answer #8 · answered by barbara 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋