Are Flea Collars Dangerous for Cats? A Vet Explains
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- In this video, Dr. Sarah Wooten, DVM, CVJ takes a look at flea collars and answers whether or not this common flea prevention tool is safe for cats.
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0:00 Introduction
0:19 The Short Answer
1:42 Ingredients to Avoid
2:54 What About Seresto?
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10:13 Conclusion
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My experience with Seresto is that for most of my cats it works great. Except one cat that developed a rash all over. She even started getting bald spots. After looking up the side effects I decided to remove the collar and the rash cleared up.
Also had a co-worker complain about all the expensive skin treatments he had to get his dog because of a bad rash. I said it sounded like an allergic reaction to something. I was telling him about the various allergies my pets have had over the years and when I got to flea bites he said not possible because he uses flea collars. When I asked what type he used, he said Seresto. I told him about my cat and suggested he take it off to see if it cleared up. The next day he said not only did he take it off but he checked his vet receipts and found that the rash started shortly after switching to Seresto. The cleared up and he switched back to his former flea control.
The take away from this is pay attention to your pet. Pay close attention when you change their enviroment.
We always appreciate your info/videos!
It’s a bit scary to use any product on an animal after chasing a few Google searches. Everything is bad.
Thank you for an actual informed opinion.
My cats are so smart that they know when it's revolution plus time...but not quite smart enough to know that it's way less annoying than getting fleas, ticks, mites, or worms...so they don't need to run around the entire apartment or hiss at me 🙃. We're making progress, but goodness gracious!
HAHA. My cats run around but don’t hiss at me. My littlest girl cat will foam at the mouth with squeeze on flea treatments so that’s why I switched to collars. I hope the collars don’t harm them though, I also got one for my 1yr old puppy 😵💫
She's back! The original and the best. 👍😀
Wow, thank you so much, this is way more than even my vet have informed me on.
.3% not really high, but to the kitties it's not good. Counterfeit products are everywhere! Never noticed that ring before...lol
Thank you again for being there for our precious furry family members.
Growing up, before the era of meds like Advantage and Revolution, we put flea collars on our cats, and even worse, flea powder, both pretty useless. When the fleas were bad, my older sister would give the cats a flea dip bath and we would flea bomb the house. I remember the flea dip smelling like hell. Thank goodness for better flea meds.
Have you tried frontline?
@@lupsy54 My boys are on Revolution but when I got them as kittens from a student of mine who couldn’t keep them , ugh, they were covered in fleas, so I did use Frontline then, also a good flea med.
@@lupsy54 Have you tried food grade Diatomaceous Earth?
@@lb017 a couple of yrs ago we had 3 indoor cats we rescued from property. (we live in rural area) Anyways, we used the seresto collars on them with no reactions(thank God) and we dusted their coats with the DE. After 4 months removed the collars and got rid of the fleas for good!
Thank you SO MUCH!
Thank you so much for this informative video! I just put a Seresto collar on my 9 yr old doggie...I'm desperate to help her get rid of fleas and it was after trying several natural alternatives but she keeps getting them despite me cleaning, bathing, cleaning,n bathing, etc....I'll keep an eye on her now that I know how this works. Thank you again. 🙏🐶
Thank you Dr Wooten for this video and the many others you provide. I am a new cat owner. I essentially adopted a family of a mother cat and 6 kittens. One kitten was already adopted by a couple who are veterinarians, so I feel he is super well cared for ad safe. The kittens are now 7 months old. The mother cat is about a year and a half to two years old. We don't know for sure when was momma cat born. She showed up by herself about a year ago, in the yard of the house where my mother and I live. We are both retired. A few weeks ago I noticed a lot of scratching among the kittens. Our vets provided little vials of some liquid between the shoulders of all 6 cats. It worked but I see little black things on the sofas and elsewhere. It seems like flea dirt. So I am learning how to deal with possible flea infestation here. I live with my mom and the cat family in Puebla in Mexico. Momma cat's name is Tita. Once again, thank you for your very informative videos. Best wishes from Puebla in Mexico.
We always get our collars from the vet and he fits them for us. I forget the make, but I trust our vet Paul.
I used seresto on my cat for like a year and I noticed that the hair around her neck started to disappear and she was constantly scratching. Idk if it was a bootleg but I took it off. Her hair is still a little patchy on her neck but she doesn’t scratch anywhere near as much. I’m glad I went with my gut on it even though the vets didn’t notice it. I definitely plan on looking into other options if she gets fleas again.
They only last about 8 months
Hello Mallory. I have a video recommendation for you. So I am a new cat owner and I have 2 kittens, 1 male And 1 female. 🐱 🐱 I have been struggling and trying to figure out about how cat schedules should be, with their feeding and how much times, brushing their teeth(how many times a week or every how many days), cat brushing hair, cat walking, and cat playing. I would be interested in a video about your daily routine with your cats, and in tips and tricks you have. I was also wondering how you would feed 2 kittens because I have been researching and seeing that cats are possesive and territorial over their food, so how should I feed 2 cats. I hope you see this and consider making a video about this. 🙏🏽💓🗣 Also, I love your videos, I haven't been able to watch them all but I'll try. ✨
Thank you I live in Texas and I want a safe treatment for my outdoor 😺😻😺
Seresto might be brand of a flea collar got from vet several years ago; I remember more that it was rated for 9 months than what the brand was. Think it came in a circular tin. Anyway, wherever it touched Georgie cat his hair fell out within a week.
Grumman cat apparently did okay with it. A wrinkle in the fabric is that because of my messy health with endocrine, mitochondrial, autoimmune, problems, it is necessary to be careful what is used.
Ahh, had paused around 4:18 or so to write that. Guess it was Seresto. Anyway, after Georgie had the reaction I also took the collar off Grumman.
I'm so glad I viewed this video! I had purchased a Hartz Ultra Guard Plus cat collar & was preparing to place it on in a few days but noticed it contains tetrachlorvinphos which is one of those organophosphates which of course was in small print. I'm sure the odds are nothing would happen but I'm not taking that chance I rather flea comb her everyday & some other method.
@Chad, I'm glad you didn't use the Hartz product. I have 3 of them sitting in storage but my vet very politely stated that he hates to speak badly about any company but he doesn't like ANY of the Hartz products. I have been adopted by 2 formerly feral kitties an have been fighting getting them flea free all year. They both received the revolution treatment when I had them fixed, it didn't work. I really dont want to use any chemicals on them at all. They get baths about every 3 to 4 week, (I bleed!), an i use the flea comb on them regularly. I vacuum the house about twice a week an also any pillows etc they come into contact with. I am perplexed why I still see some fleas on them because these cats stay indoors 100% of the time.They know thier living the good life now, they run away from the door when we go out .
Dude be careful with hartz I’ve seen videos of the dog shampoo and products just killing pets
@@Cobias2623 Thanks for the heads-up & no worries I decided not to use it, just didn't want to risk it.
What about pheromone collars? I use the Nature 24/7 or whatever it is called. Its purple, and seems to work without any fur or skin irritation.
Thank you very much for these info. I've been using Seresto on one of my dog and it works like a charm. I've seen a dead tick hanging on her fur and one crawling then dropped. I was super worried when I read the news regarding seresto but based on the info you gave, I think I will continue using it and just keep an eye on my dog. 😊
How’s it going? Are you still using
@@theeomnipresentitsgeorge707 I have been using it on my dog an 8 lb. Chihuahua for a number of years and he does better with it than any of the other ones. I intend to keep using it unless he develops a problem. The small numbers tell me that it is either allergic reactions or imposter collars sold for cheap. I have seen the imposters being sold via mail order only for a third of the price of the Bayer original ones. Also, these cases didn't start popping up till the knockoff companies started selling imposter collars. Don't be cheap, and always be aware of how your dog is, because remember 97% of the world is fine if they get stung by a bee, but the 3% gets stung and they could die if not treated immediately. I don't know the exact percentage of people who are allergic to bees, so I am just using the Seresto percentages. I am sure there is a higher percentage of people who are allergic to bees. No, actually, 3% of adults and 5% of children are allergic to bees and can die from them. I decided to look up the numbers for you. That said, 10-20% of people are allergic to cats. I am sure that is the same for dogs.
Soresto works for like 2 seasons.....
I just take it off in November and put it in a ziplock bag and use it again.....been doing it for years
Can you talk about Hartz cat products and why there’s so many reports of pets having serious reactions to them?
Hello Sassy Dr. Sarah …
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Btw I bought Seresto from authorized dealers. Buyers beware.
Should all cats have a flea collar? My two cats are indoor cats and go out on our screened-in porch but they've never been fully outdoors before. Should I do a flea collar just in case? Or is the risk low enough that it's not that necessary? (the porch has wooden slats for the floor and on occassion bugs do come through the lattice and then up through the slats, mostly ants, but sometimes flying insects).
First time using serestro on My two cats. Been a few weeks and no adverse reactions. Also not seen any flees since so I think I will carry on using but will monitor closely. I bought from a reputable business in the UK and paid nearly £70 for the 2 so in my opinion it probably is down to fake cat collars. Serestro should realise a qr code leaflet in every pack. So they can go to there site and scan it when it's first bought. This would confirm that your product is genuine. Then they can leave a comment on how that specific collar worked on there pet. I think this would solve alot of problem for this.
A unique code entered at the official site to determine if it's legit is not a bad idea.
I had / have a flea infestation at my house. I bought two Seresto collars for my kitties. I decided to keep the cats only in one part of the house (the main living area). It took a couple of weeks; but, the cats rarely ever scratch anymore. I myself have a HUGE problem with fleas; they absolutely love me!!! The flea population has decreased dramatically in the area where the cats are staying; which is very apparent not only with them, but also myself. However, the flea infestation in my bedroom (where the cats are not allowed) has continued. I have tried everything to get rid of these fleas. 1) Should I let the cats into my room in order to kill the fleas (because that seems to be what the collars are designed for) or 2) can I buy a couple collars and put them in the room without the cats?
im surprised by this because if you deep clean your room then unless you have cocoons somewhere hatching your room should be more or less clear within a month if not a week.. I had the opposite experience where once I stopped letting my cat in my bedroom and after a VERY thorough deepclean session of vacuuming every nook and cranny, changing all sheets and blankets, mattress cover, etc, then I feel like I had no more fleas. I also keep one of those flea trap lamps next to my bed in hopes that any fleas decide to give up climbing the bed and going there instead. sure it isnt bedbugs?
I moved to an area that has fleas and ticks. I've never had to deal with this before and my cats are inside/outside. Now I will find a flea crawling up my leg so now every time I feel an itch I'm looking. This is driving me crazy but the Seresto sounds like trouble I don't want. I have four cats and that gets expensive.
May I ask what collar you got for your cats?
Back in the 60's, my parents put a "flea collar" on my cat and he died shortly after. Won't have anything to do with them anymore.
I got a new kitten about a month ago. I've been getting the things she needs but I couldn't find flea collars - they'd run out of my "normal" cat collars. I got something that's supposed to get rid of fleas, and that you put at the base of their neck & lasts about 3 months.
Just praying I got it her well enough. I'd love to know which works best etc, etc.
If they’re too young, my vet said not to put any topical flea treatment on kittens. He made me give my 3 foster kittens a flea bath using Dawn dish soap but they were like 3 weeks old & very small.
Like ^^ this comment ^^ says, if they're under like 3 months you should only be bathing them with dish soap. The treatments for older cats might be toxic for kittens. Most treatments will include a warning to not use on cats under 3 months old.
hey my cats furr has been falling out. I've seen fleas on him so want to get a flea collar. Will it help with his thinning hair? the hair is growing back slowly. thanks
I bought a Pilou collar, an antiparasitic product for cats made in France ( Collier Antiparasitaire Repulsif cat). The collar contains ingredients such as Geraniol, Lavandula, and Icaridine. The instructions mention additional substances like LINALOOL, LINALYL ACETATE, GERANIOL, and EUCALYPTOL. I want to make sure it is safe to apply on cats. Thank you:)
The thing is I have had to use R.I.P. Fleas Extra carpet spray to kill the fleas in the carpet which contains 0.5% w/w Permathrin. I followed the instructions EXTREMELEY closey and it says it's safe for cats and was recommended by my vet. It says to spray and leave for at least 1 hour in a well ventilated room. I left it ventilated for 4 hours and had the door closed after my cat came home and haven't let him in my room since (he is not happy but somehow I think he knows what I'm doing hehe), but it's about 18 hours now since I sprayed just to be sure. Will be vaccuming it today as it says to leave it in for 24 hours.
So my question is avoiding Permathrin in the video here is specifically talking about that ingredient being in collars yes? Or did you mean the spray as well because now I'm conflicted about using the spray even after my vet told me it is fine. I trust you Sarah.
Ty in advance if you have the time to answer my query and ty for the video. Your videos are ALWAYS informative & helpful : ]
Currently using Seresto collars (that I bought at Walmart) and I still find fleas in the fur of my cats. No other really bad signs though
Man, next time I'll do my research before buying four of them
Thanks!
Wow, thank you so much.
What about collars with geraniol? Are they working and safe?
It depends on the cat. Detests works on my 1 cat but not on the other one. He got bald/burn spots on his neck and vomited every time he ate. So I had to take it off him.
Thank you. I just bought some Seresto for my cats and monitoring them m. Hope it helps them and not hurt them
How are they doing now? Is it effective?
0.3% might sound little. The total of that is 75000 cats in this context. Thats not little.
I'm about to put a collar on my cat. Bioline brand. But when I heard you said avoid anything with essential oil. I decided I to throw it in the trash.
what about bioline? i bought the collar without knowing that it contains NATURAL essential oils so after watching the video i feel very concerned. Doeas natural essential oil negatively affect my cat?
That's funny cause ive never had a problem until i gave my cat the pill form of flea and tick medication my loor cat got very sick from the medication!
I bought Seresto for my cats. All my cats developed skin irritation of furr loss and red skin. Very scary. I will not recommend Seresto.
Thanks for sharing.
The reactions are happening in such a small amount of users that it could also be an allergic reaction. I mean many many people get stung by bees every year, but there are those who need immediate treatment with an epi-pen or they could die from it. So many people swear we have to eat vegetables and most of the world does eat them, but I throw up violently if I eat the tiniest amount of vegetables, and it doesn't matter the vegetable. Even if it is trace amounts in a vitamin. Also, my thought about the humans as I just added a new Seresto collar to my dog who does better on them than most others is I had read the back of the tin and it clearly said to not reuse the container that the collar came in, even though the collar is in a plastic bag inside the tin. We all know how people like to reuse and repurpose things.
My dog has done so well on it and I have never had any problems with it either. I will continue to use it. I have seen companies offering "Seresto" via mail order for super cheap. I mean a third of the cost of the actual Seresto collars. My guess is that imposters and allergies would make up the majority of these cases. As with anything you need to keep a close eye on your pet. Don't just assume and cheaper isn't always cheaper or even safe! Oh and I don't have a cat, I have an 8 lb Chihuahua/Papillon dog who is very old.
I don't doubt the vast majority are because of counterfeits.
I was looking at the collar Waggie, it is a essential oil one, they are claiming it's completely safe for cats and kittens, and other animals. What is your opinion on this one?
She said not to use any essential oils
Can you do an update on dr marty cat food
My cat used to like the food, now she never finishes her food
what about bioline?
I just bought a Hartz Cat Flea Collar and this video was recommended and I’m so scared.
I bought that collar for my cat. It drove him bananas ! I cut it off . Waste of money. Somebody needs to come out with something that works and isnt harmful .
Just get your cat to the shower and clean the fleas with the flea comb. Then, use the flea drop. That's the best treatment for the cat.
That’s how it works it make me feel so bad but it makes the fleas go super crazy before they die and they attack our babies
The fleas attack
Try Baltic Amber - I use it.
What about if you have a cat and a dog? Would my cat being around my dog while it has it's collar on be enough to hurt it? Or would my cat actually have to wear my dogs flea collar in order for it to be harmful?
Seresto is still sold where i live.
Hi, is it safe for mum cats and breast feeding cats
what about "hartz .. ultra guard pro collar" it contains....
tetrachlorvenphos....and methoprene....
is it safe?
Im pretty sure tetrachlorvenphos… is one of the phosphates that you don’t want put on your cat. But im not a veterinarian, I’d ask your vet first before using.
My 1 cat and 1 dog lost hair but my other cat was fine. I'm actually having trouble getting it on my cat who is very skittish having trouble and I need it on her!
Sorry I know this is a cat video but I literally just bought my 11 yr old Maltese a Seresto flea collar 4 days ago and there's no adverse reactions as of yet. He's been flea shampooed and sprayed like 6 times before this and the fleas didn't go away. What do you recommend, should I keep the Seresto collar on? It was purchased right from Petco. Thanks
Personally, I would advise using a spot-on topical instead of Seresto-there are too many questions about the product's safety and the integrity of the investigation into these issues.
@@AllAboutCatsYT Got it thanks
Decades ago my cats used to wear a flea collar
Hi, I enjoy your informational channel. I have a question. My cat is indoor/outdoor. Will her flea/tick med from the vet keep her parasite free and can humans “catch” parasites from their fur babies?
Just generally don't use flea collars on your lovely cat. I have seen one neighbor's cat slowly dies from this collar (white collar ones from Walmart as you can guess!). She was a very lovely and cute cat. Then, I just saved another one yesterday after realizing the cat has had flea issues. They just put the fleas' collar, and hope for the miracle. Those products are not effective if the fleas are not at the head and neck areas. They even tell you that it is toxic for the human. Can you imagine how toxic can be for the cat, which has this collar on their neck all day, and their weight is almost 10-15 times less than the human. Instead of using those collars, follow this advice:
Take your cat to a deep shower with the flea shampoo not the dish detergent !!, get them dry with towels (don't even try to clean your towels, just dump them to the trash right away), then use flea combs to hunt the fleas on your cat (especially in the neck, head, and bottom areas). Then, use the flea drops. Of course, don't forget to ask your vet and do your research online (not just follow the vet recommendation since not all vets are not the best in their field unless you really trust).
If you are not going to put effort into your cat to save their lives, don't have a cat. Do your research and make your little kitties happy!!!
Edit: Not all cats like shower, I am aware of it; however, this is the best way to get rid of the fleas from your cat. Put some coverage on your arms in case they attack you. Hold them very tight and make sure they can't move. Don't act like snowflake and very soft because they need that shower for the fleas treatment. Don't be like the people just putting the flea collar and hoping for the miracle. And yes cats need shower if they have this level of flea problem. Don't be like the people who think cats can clean themselves, and they don't need shower. They all need shower if it is necessary!
How do you get your cat to agree to being showered, combed and picked through?
@@ericpetit1126 Like I said in my edit in the message! You need to know how to keep your cat in the same position and close all of their attack mechanisms. Hold from the back of the head very steady, then if the paws are open hold the paws very tight too. And then, the second person will take care of the rest.
Shower is the hardest part, the rest is very easy to handle. I have 5 cats and 2 kittens.
Never face with any problem as long as you know how to do it and handle the situation 🤷🏼♂️
I purchased seresto from my vet for my cat and paid a lot of money and my cat started acting strange and trying to pull out her hair and started acting strange after a few days so I cut it off her and a few days she was back to her normal self
Cats get real annoyed when the fleas bite when they are dying. That sounds like what happened.
@@jc.1191 exactly. My 2 cats dug more after the collar for a few days. And that was my reasoning. ‘Crap. Something is wrong. Let’s dig deeper down into my host to get away from this poIson’. And now they rarely dig. And when they do it’s just some light scratching.
My vet gave me seresto for my cat because she said it's safe for cats that have seizures and she has had 2 seizures. I am still very nervous to apply it to my cat does anyone have information on this?
I got flea collars for my cats. It was Hartz brand, and yes it was for cats. It was that $2 purple one, but when I brought my cat to the vet she said it is toxic to the cat. So I removed it. I thought maybe it's bad cause it was cheap or maybe she doesn't like flea collars.
Most Hartz products are toxic. There have been a ton of recalls, I still can't believe they're allowed to be sold.
I’ve been using the hartz one on my cats for years with zero issues. I only recently learned of the huge issue with the hartz brand. But the amount of articles saying not to use like 95% of flea and tick products and as a alternative to bathe them constantly, don’t let them near wooded areas, and vacuum is nuts. I am not bathing my FIVE cats more than necessary.
@ihaveissuses I'm glad to see this reply. We have four kitty boys in our household three of them are strictly indoor. One of them is an indoor outdoor. I slipped up and didn't give him a flea treatment.there are signs of possible fleas with him the past couple weeks and my other 3. I Don't have any signs of fleas jumping on any of us, But should I bathe all 4 of them before putting on a flea color or should? I just put the flea collars on?
@@ihaveissusesalso I Purchased the heart's ultraguard flea and tick color for cats and kittens.
@@PRNOBTCH when I used the harts collar I noticed my cat still had fleas. It didn't work as well as I would've liked. So I switched to Advantage 2, and my cats are flea free now. It's a bit pricey though.
you don't know about long term effects with soresto
I dont use deadly chemicals on my pets or in my home. My dog has seizures from dangerous chemicals. I use Sweetbottoms Baltic Amber flea collars. ALL natural, no chemicals. Because I love my fur babies. 🧡 #ILOVESWEETBOTTOMS 🧡 Their price is super cheap, shipping's super fast.
It has labeling for cats. We bought at a grocery store. It was very cheap. The collar has a powerful deet like, smell and makes my eyes and nose burn a bit. Are there cheap counterfeit collars? Margosa Erate 25%, Lavandin GEO 1%, Geraniol 1%. Brand in Europe Pole Hill. Does anyone have any information about this product? Geraniol is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol. It is the primary component of citronella oil and is a primary component of rose oil, palmarosa oil. It is a colorless oil, although commercial samples can appear yellow. It has low solubility in water, but it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Need to look up the ingredients yourself...PubMed or green med pass this on to others.
My cat keeps throwing up after putting on his flea collar. He has a Seresto collar that I bought from my local vet.
Just like people, cats can have allergies. Just because yours has a reaction, doesn't mean mine will, and just because mine tolerates one, doesn't mean yours will.
i don't leave it on when inside the vet does give them treatme t but Tx fleas are so baaaad so seresto is good when outside like for some hours then off n in a blastic zipplog bag
I have used Soresto collars on my cat for YEARS. This time I got one off Amazon and it just is not working. I wonder if I got a fake....or if Soresto DID indeed change their chemical makeup somehow. So disappointed as Soresto was the only one that ever worked on her.
I'd wager it's a counterfeit.
Years ago I used spot treatment on two kittens. My adult cat licked it off them and turned around and her hair fall out. My fault because I didn’t know about leaving it to dry. I still feel guilty about it.
What are the safe alternatives you recommend?
Elizabeth, Dr. Wooten usually recommends spot-on preventives like Bravecto and Frontline Plus.
They have said front line damages liver on pet.
I have three questions. Is their adverse incedent report verified and conducted by a third party not on the payroll?
Every collar states to wash with soap and water if skin contact occurs, how is it then safe to leave on, around your cats neck?
How are pesticides which are unsafe for us, safe for our cats?
I'm not be sarcastic here, if it's unsafe for me to wear a flea collar as a bracelet for 3-8 months how is it safe for my cat to wear it as a necklace? What is it about these chemicals that make them safe for long term use on cats?
Do you or your office get a commision of sorts, every time you sell a collar? (full disclosure) As many vet's sell a certain type of cat food due to the fact that, that cat food company actually funds vet sociaties.
Ok, that's more than three questions. Not trying to be aguementive but I have yet to be convinced of collar safety.
Great questions. I'll pass them along to Dr. Wooten and if we can get some answers.
Hi again! I contacted Sarah, and here is her reply:
Thank you for your insightful comments and questions. We need more cat owners like you who don’t just accept what is told them, but do the research and demand transparency. *stands and gives a slow clap*
Now to your question:
1. How are flea collars safe for cats to wear if they are not safe for humans to wear? Great question. The answer comes down to differences in physiology and metabolism - cats metabolize chemicals and foods different than humans. There are things that adult humans can safely metabolize and excrete (such as onions, garlic, chocolate, cannabis, and acetaminophen) that are toxic cats, and vice versa. Their physiology interacts differently with the chemicals. The warning on most flea collars to wash your hands is, IMHO, due to the fact that some flea collars chemicals are considered toxic for children. For adults it’s not such a big deal, but the EPA puts that warning on all flea collars for that reason. NOW having said that, I am not a fan of using over-the-counter flea collars for cats, and typically do not recommend them because, again IMHO, there are better, safer, more effective products out there.
2. As far as adverse events go, I am not familiar with how adverse events are reported in the myriad of OTC products out there. I do know that flea collars, including Seresto, that are sold through veterinarians only usually have in house adverse event reporting - either veterinarians or veterinary technicians employed by the company that makes the collar record adverse events and work with people who have experienced an adverse event to get their pet the care it needs. I like the idea of third party reporting, I’m just not sure it is a widely-used practice in flea collars. Maybe it should be! In any event, if you are concerned, I always recommend calling the company and asking the thoughtful questions you have posed here.
3. In regards to kickbacks from flea collars - I’ve been retired from practice since 2018, but in 16 years of practice, I never received any kickbacks. I did earn production on products that were purchased through the clinic by my clients, but that is standard operating procedures in many practices, and includes all products sold and services rendered. In general, I never sold any flea collars, except for an occasional Seresto collar to people who didn’t want to use topicals or oral treatments. Hope that answers your question!
Bottom line - if you aren’t comfortable with flea collars, then don’t use them. There are several other products that are safe and more effective. One of my favorites is Revolution, and no…not making any money on that recommendation. :-)
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There was a hand soap I saw where the msds said to wash for 15 minutes if skin contact occurs. Some stuff is not cool, and requires care if ever used.
Just read on USA Today the claim against seresto was for over 1700 pet deaths and over 100k adverse reactions. Seresto has had more consumer complaints than any other product on the market... I'm definitely going to pass.
can my cat sleep near me if wearing flea collars?
Why would they put harmful stuff on cat collars?
I was just wondering, I’m currently using Hartz flea collar for about two months and it just isn’t working. I want to make the switch to Seresto but would it harm her if I switched products right away?
Hartz flea collar cat my cat Chloe in 2000, that Hartz flea collars have a ton of side effects.
We are trying not to use any anti-flea treatment for my cats... they are 100% inside cats and go outside only with us. When I suspect a flea infection, we just wash them with Dawn...
I only use flea treatment if I see them on my cat. Like yours she's inside only, and she got fleas twice in ten years. Caught it before any tapeworms.
@@jc.1191 does not metter, if all ads say "it's safe", it's still a poison. If I can avoid anti-flea medication, I do that... It's hard to wash all six of them - takes me whole day!
@@AlwaysJuNe I understand and agree with you. My kitty won't let me bath her without a full suit of medieval armor. That's why I only treat when it happens. Pretty rare thank goodness.
Hi … can you advise me please? I have an 81/2 month old kitty..female. I’m not able to play as much as she would like. She is a happy, affectionate, turbo charged lil thing, and I’m in two minds about adopting a friend for her. What do you think? Thank you :)
Incorporate play time into your daily routine. I've set mine to a bit before I leave for work, a bit after work and before bed. Cat's like routine. Random play times are always good but if you can somehow schedule some play time she'll know (after it becomes habit) when playtime is.
Interactive toys ,( though mine hasn't found one he's thrilled with) are also a hit with many cats. That way they can still play even when you can't.
I tried the easy spot treatment and my kitten started foaming immediately, we think maybe the treatment dripped to her mouth, I don’t know. But we called our vet and was advised to bath her immediately, thankfully she was good after. I recently bought frontline, but I’m really nervous to try it on her, however I want to get rid of fleas on my cat. Any advice?
It’s safe, use it, your kitty will be much happier and healthy. Flea infestation is not good for your cat, she may have worms as well, from ingesting fleas, so you really want to get rid of the fleas ASAP. If it’s bad, give your kitty a bath with Dawn soap, this will kill a lot of the fleas immediately. When she is completely dry, apply the Frontline, and do it consistently, every month.
Apply the spot treatment at the back of her shoulders, almost at the neck. Because it will drip down. The reason why she started foaming is because she probably digested it as it was in her reach. After applying keep an eye on her
@C NB I wouldn’t use Dawn on a regular basis but my kitties were covered in fleas and awful flea powder when I got them, so I followed instructions on a video from The Kitten Lady on how to give kitten a bath with Dawn. It was the only time I used it. A year later, my boys are happy, healthy, flea free kitties, so I don’t bathe them.
I also got a spray from the vet, to use in the home because fleas are pesky and their eggs will hatch anywhere. Between the bath, the frontline and the spray, everything was flea free within a couple of weeks. I can’t remember name of spray but if anybody wants to know, reply back and I’ll hunt it up to post the name.
Be prepared to wipe any from the face and paws if kitty gets to the back of their neck. I've had the foaming issue from ingestion too.
If seresto is killing pets across the world what trials have been done to keep the owners safe is my question.
The cats probably licked the collar by chance
fook putting pesticides on my cats...I'd rather have them alive with a few fleas than sick or dead
So is this maybe sponsored by Seresto???😁
Nope.
I used that serestro collar and he lost hair around his neck and had seizures. Crazy that the pets that dont handle these STRONG CHEMICALS on them well dont matter. I watched him almost die because of a vet approved product . Not all the incidences were reported either. Think about what is going into your pets if its stong enough to kill pests its harmful to your pets
No essential oils, and no organophosphate... That's pretty much every flea collar on the market.
25 million yes but think of all the dogs that died too early due to cancer
that cancer is coming from something
-*Seresto...adverse events less than .3%'*_ thanks!
I'm very surprised. You mistakenly claim that they have treated 25 million pets simply because they have sold 25 million units of their products.
Is there a product does not last for the entirety of an animal's life depending on the situation.
I'm sure it's more like a quarter of that number at most
I am so torn on what to give my 8 year old German Shepherd. He took Brevecto for years but I found out it’s so toxic and there’s a lawsuit against the drug company regarding this drug. My Shepherd has such itchy skin but I don’t see fleas. He’s always been itchy though. What is the safest collar or oral than really work?? It’s so hard to know what to use. Which oral or collar doesn’t have pesticides?
Please no one use that collar! All I've read has been serious! Even Death! It's not worth the Risk!
If they made any kind of a safe product for kitten I would be so surprised I'd have a heart attack.i get to sit and watch my kitten suffer til she turns 6 months or dies. Great way to control the strays population. People are full of shit. The dawn idea does not work.