I bought Hartz Flea & Tick Drops and put it on my little rat terrier, just now realized that many pets have gotten sick or died! :-( What should I look for if he does get sick? Right now he's playing and seems fine, no burns or anything? Also wonder if they have changed their formula? Most horror stories I found were from 2005 & before.
2007-04-03 11:17:08 · 10 answers · asked by miraflores 2 in Pets ➔ Dogs
HI
Give him bath to remove the excess. Watch him closely and take him to the vet if any signs of sickness or iratation.
Lammy
2007-04-03 11:21:00 · answer #1 · answered by Clammy S 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Read the label and make sure the drops are appropriate for the size of your dog. Maybe call the vet and ask if you can try and wash off the stuff. That is what I would do.
Do not ever buy HARTZ flea drops again. For one thing they don't work. Go to your vet and get Frontline. Do not buy him a flea collar from HARTZ because those are just as bad.
2007-04-03 11:24:44 · answer #2 · answered by Velvet 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Per my vets recommendations concerning my dog & hartz flea drops. Bathe the dog immediately with Dawn dish washing soap, rinse & repeat!!!! It may not affect your dog,but don't take the chance. My dog (1 out of 4 dogs) had a serious reaction and it took a week or so before she began to show signs. Thank God I was home. I posted a warning on here about a week ago regarding Hartz. Go to hartz victims.org and see for yourself. I hope your puppy will be fine!!!! Many dogs & cats have had very serious reaction, including death!!!! Bathe your puppy ASAP!!!
2007-04-03 12:07:59 · answer #3 · answered by ® 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Hartz products are just as dangerous now as they were a year or so ago. Many pets die every year from them and many others become ill or get serious burns and other skin reactions.
I would give him a good bath to wash as much off as you possibly can and do NOT use ANY OTC flea product again.
2007-04-03 13:46:40 · answer #4 · answered by Great Dane Lover 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Give him a bath and wash it off. HARTZ products are terrible. The flea and tick drops are very caustic. It can damage the skin and hair follicles of your dog. I wouldn't leave it on any longer, just to be on the safe side.
2007-04-03 12:40:41 · answer #5 · answered by marina 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I'm sure he'll be fine, but I'm also sure he'll still have fleas. Hartz doesn't work worth beans. The only flea treatments I've found that work are the expensive ones... Advantage, Frontline, Revolution, etc. The storebought stuff is crap - and can cause problems in some animals... but any flea treatment can do that. Think about it. You're putting a pesticide on your pet. There's no pesticide that's 100% safe.
2007-04-03 11:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by kittikatti69 4 · 2⤊ 2⤋
i'd never suggest hartz for any animal that is the cheapest thing out there. 1800petmeds.com you can buy frontline, and advantage...they cost a little more but they are safe and effective. i don't think you're dog is going to die but just keep an eye out on him. if you see any changes in behavior, eating/sleeping habit, have him checked by a vet.
2007-04-03 11:22:39 · answer #7 · answered by d h 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Call the Manufature. Web Site has telephone number or call 1-800-555-1212
2007-04-03 11:22:18 · answer #8 · answered by Princess'Dad 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
PLEASE DO NOT buy any type of medicinal things from walmart..... if you need flea prevention go to 1800petmeds, Drsfosterandsmith etc.. for FRONTLINE PLUS flea stuff.... or just get it from the vet..
2007-04-03 11:53:08 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
http://www.hartzvictims.org/
http://www.hartzvictims.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=33
http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/
2007-04-03 11:31:26 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋