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| peacemama5 |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 2:28:23 PM
I put some flea medecine on my Wonderful dog Keena yesterday and she is sick. I called the vet because she is panting and pacing and he poor eyes are swollen. they told me to give her benadryl and she seems to be calming down but I am so worried about her. anybody have any other ideas other than to never give her flea medecine again. Mary |
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| peacemama5 |
Posted - Aug 23 2008 : 05:17:54 AM
thanks for the google info. I just couldnt believe the amount of complaints or damage. I will be taking this much further. All of the poor dogs that suffered Peace and love Mary |
| Alee |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 7:55:49 PM
Yay Mary! I am SOO glad you called! I googled that flea formula after reading this thread and the results are scary! You are not the only one who was tricked by the "Compare to Frontline" blurb and your poor baby was not the only one to suffer. I am so glad you state is taking this so seriously! It's so nice when a concern is taken seriously.
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| downbranchroad |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:51:17 PM
Girls, my daughter is a Vet and she tells me that it is so important to NEVER use those flea meds that you can by "over the counter", they can be fatel to your pet. Please, use only those recommended by your Vet.
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| acairnsmom |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 4:45:26 PM
I'm so glad that Keena is feeling better today. And thank you for following through with this. I can't believe the callous disregard for our 4 legged family members that so many people/companies have. That's good news that the FDA is willing to get involved. Keep us posted as to any other developements and thanks for spreading the word about this product.
Audrey
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| Georgia Girl |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 3:51:06 PM
You go girl!!!!
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| peacemama5 |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 3:28:13 PM
The FDA called me right back after I left a message and gave me 2 state numbers to call. they were very concerned because of the way the packaging says compare to frontline and were going to check it out. I have 2 new numbers to call. They will put a warning out on it and contact Sargents. I was very surprised at this much response. sargent's on the other hand took my info and said that the director of consumer affairs would call me back today. well it's 6:30 PM and no call.Maybe they are giving me some time to cool down since I made it clear to them I was calling the FDA and the state Attorney General to complain about false advertising. You don't want to mess with Mama's babies. Love and peace Mary |
| nampafarmgirl |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 3:03:19 PM
Thank you for the update. I am glad she is doing better. I would be curious what Sargents and the FDA says after you call. Please keep us posted.
Kim
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| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 10:04:09 AM
Thanks for the update! I'm so glad she is doing better....ahhhh...we can all breathe easier now and hopefully you'll catch up on your sleep and maybe squeeze in a nap! Have a much better day! And a great weekend! Again thanks for warning the rest of us.
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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| peacemama5 |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 08:49:22 AM
Goodmorning All, my baby is much better today. We were up until about 4 pacing and panting. she layed down about 4. The swelling is gone in her face, the panting has stopped and she is sleeping soundly. i wish I was. but there are always chores to do. I am off to call Sargents and the FDA is a great Idea to. They should know how harmful this product is. as for me I am done with generics for my pets. They are worth all the money in the world. Thanks for all the support. Love and peace Mary |
| Annab |
Posted - Aug 22 2008 : 05:26:36 AM
After my cat had a very bad reation to a Heartz flea collar, i try to avoid all the regular store flea/tick remedies. They are far cheaper, but these bad reactions we see aren't worth the pain.
since i'm not a vet, i wonder what the true difference is and why so many animals react to the cheaper meds.
so sorry
Banadryl is a miracle worker! It's great for bee stings too
Hope your pup heals quickly
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| acairnsmom |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 9:18:59 PM
Oh my! Poor puppy! Mary, how could you know your puppy would react that way to a product that touts itself as being the same as the product she's never had a problem with? I'm always buying the generic equivalent of things since they are cheaper and I would have done the same. It sounds to me like the company deceived you by claiming it was similar to Frontline. Shame on them! I hope both you and Keena have a good night tonight and things are back to normal tomorrow. Keep us posted.
Audrey
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| Georgia Girl |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 7:21:45 PM
Don't feel guilty at all. Seargent's is a name people trust, lots of people use it, lots of people have problems but they are still able to sell it. I don't understand why though. You need to call them and report it. They will want you to mail them the remaining tubes. I would also call and report the problem to the FDA. If people keep reporting it, it will eventually get pulled so this doesn't happen to other people.
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| peacemama5 |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 7:02:41 PM
annika and Sandra, thank you so much. I feel better already just hearing your kind words. I am going to call Sargents tommorow and give them a piece of my mind. you both made me feel alot better and a appreciate it. Love and peace Mary |
| Annika |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 6:14:17 PM
Mary, you didn't know, don't beat yourself up ok? You pup will be ok I think. My dog is allergic to wasp stings and I have to give her benedryl every summer. Any one of us would have done the same thing. Hug your doggy for me 
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| Sandra K. Licher |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 6:02:20 PM
Oh MAry...you didn't know...we're all trying to cut back and do more with less.....we all know you would never hurt your dog...that is obvious...I'm sure she'll be fine. I have always used Frontline on all my dogs and never had a reaction from any of them over the years and they were all different types and sizes. I'm sure she'll be fine but yeah...throw that stuff away and thanks for sharing...any one of us could have done the same thing hoping we could save a few dollars....you protected a bunch of other dogs by sharing your info....give her our love!
Sam in AR..... "It's a great life if you don't weaken!"
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| peacemama5 |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 5:40:25 PM
Thanks for all your concern and help. I bathed her and gave her the benadryl. Gave her lots of ice water. She seems to be doing much better. I have always used frontline on her and this year I didn't. I used a Sargents gold that said compare to frontline. Big mistake. I'll never do that again. The vet said if she is not better tommorow to bring her in. I feel so guilty I should have known better. Mary |
| Georgia Girl |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 4:31:23 PM
One good bath will do the trick. The meds are actually absorbed into the oil glands so they are already in the body. You are just bathing him to remove what is still on the skin to keep more from being absorbed.
You definitely should never buy the stuff from the store. We have had animals come into the vet in comas, with neurological problems, and other issues from the store stuff. If you did use one from the vet and your dog had a reaction, try a different kind. They are all made from different products. I have a friend who can't use advantage on her white dog because it makes the skin raw but has no problem with frontline.
~Denise~
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| willowtreecreek |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 3:44:08 PM
Not sure what you used but you should NEVER use flea meds from walmart or other similar stores. You should always buy you meds through the vet.
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| Bear5 |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 3:39:04 PM
Mary, I agree with Alee. I would give her a bath immediately. Maybe every day for three or four days in a row. Keep us posted on how whe is doing.
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| Alee |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 3:35:41 PM
I agree- Give her a bath immediatly. Use Dawn dish washing soap as it is anti oil. The flea medicine seaps down the hair and absorbs through the follicle. I am not sure if you used the stuff that you can buy at department stores/grocery stores but my vet said to never use that stuff. Also if your dog is wearing a flea collar you should remove that.
I would try to get her to drink water if at all possible. I hope she feels better soon!
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| Georgia Girl |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 3:09:29 PM
what flea med did you use? bathe her very well.
Did this start immediately or today? If it didn't start immediately, it is probably something else. You need to call the maker of the flea med and talk to them about it.
~Denise~
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| Marcy |
Posted - Aug 21 2008 : 3:00:07 PM
I am so sorry that your dog is not feeling well. Our pet's sure do steal our hearts. I don't know what to do about her not feeling well, but I can send you the very best of wishes that she feels better soon. Please let us know how she is doing.
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