Tick and flea protection for Yorker with allergy

[dottiesyrky]

107 Barney. Thanks for your answers to my queries and suggestions. I agree that worrying about adult fleas has little merit when taking Sentinel. The tick collar as you suggest would take care of ticks and I would not need the topical FL. I like the idea that the collar can be removed for bathing etc. I wonder if you have noticed any irritation under the collar after it has been in place for some time? They say the collar has to be fairly snug and it could rub on the neck?
Love to dream has a point about the collar being in contact with their humans, who may be allergic or sensitive to the chemical.
Sorry about the Qs but using anything new on my dog takes courage and inertia, LOL! But I really would love to stop the messy topical.
Thank you so much, this thread has been interesting and helpful.

[megansmomma]

Originally Posted by dottiesyrky

107 Barney. Thanks for your answers to my queries and suggestions. I agree that worrying about adult fleas has little merit when taking Sentinel. The tick collar as you suggest would take care of ticks and I would not need the topical FL. I like the idea that the collar can be removed for bathing etc. I wonder if you have noticed any irritation under the collar after it has been in place for some time? They say the collar has to be fairly snug and it could rub on the neck?
Love to dream has a point about the collar being in contact with their humans, who may be allergic or sensitive to the chemical.
Sorry about the Qs but using anything new on my dog takes courage and inertia, LOL! But I really would love to stop the messy topical.
Thank you so much, this thread has been interesting and helpful.

I am extremely sensitive to just about everything and the collar does not bother me at all AND I haven't had a tick or flea yet..... LOL They have had it on for one week and so far they seem perfectly fine. As for the argument that Taylor made regarding the collar and the protectant being spread doesn't the topical do pretty much the same thing? Like I said before the Nexguard it out of my price range for a monthly cost and 3 dogs.

[dottiesyrky]

Thanks for the update on your use of the collar, sounds good
Probably casual contact with the meds in the collar would not allow much to diffuse out, as it is a slow release mechanism. I agree the FL topical is also a problem until it has dried and if you touch the area and get it on your fingers, it is tough on the eyes!! Hard to stop petting the dog in the neck area. I find the coat gets very greasy locally too and I can't wait until I can wash the dog to get the coat nice again. I would love to get a FL alternative and the collar sounds like it. Hope it continues to work well.

[Lovetodream88]

Originally Posted by megansmomma

I am extremely sensitive to just about everything and the collar does not bother me at all AND I haven't had a tick or flea yet..... LOL They have had it on for one week and so far they seem perfectly fine. As for the argument that Taylor made regarding the collar and the protectant being spread doesn't the topical do pretty much the same thing? Like I said before the Nexguard it out of my price range for a monthly cost and 3 dogs.

Topicals made Callie not feel well and they weren't put on her neck she lays on me but I would wait the minim amount of days until they could be bathed and I would have to bathe her because the greasiness never went away. I always had to be on top of everyone not to touch the greasy spot. It was exhausting.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by dottiesyrky

107 Barney. Thanks for your answers to my queries and suggestions. I agree that worrying about adult fleas has little merit when taking Sentinel. The tick collar as you suggest would take care of ticks and I would not need the topical FL. I like the idea that the collar can be removed for bathing etc. I wonder if you have noticed any irritation under the collar after it has been in place for some time? They say the collar has to be fairly snug and it could rub on the neck?
Love to dream has a point about the collar being in contact with their humans, who may be allergic or sensitive to the chemical.
Sorry about the Qs but using anything new on my dog takes courage and inertia, LOL! But I really would love to stop the messy topical.
Thank you so much, this thread has been interesting and helpful.

So far so good w/ the collars. I've had one on Daisy for a few days. If anyone would be sensitive, it would be her. She's perfectly fine.

I don't care about the contact w/ humans. I don't trust Nexguard and neither do my vets. I have no desire to overspend on this stuff, the collar is cheap and very effective. I spend $50/year after rebate for sentinel and the collars were 2 for $28 which arguably will last all season.

[dottiesyrky]

Thank you for the update on the collar, glad it is doing its job with no side effects on your dog. The cost for the meds is very reasonable. I think I will get the tick collar and try it out, and stop the messy FL.
Thank you for all your input to this topic.

[barneysmommmy]

Interesting, I give my 3 Nexguard. I hadn't considered collars. Do they work for ticks and fleas? Do they have an odor?

[Britster]

I would use the collar if it could only be used for short time periods... i.e. going for a walk in the woods, put the collar on, come home and take it off, but alas it can't. To be effective you have to leave it on all the time and that would just bother me. Jackson doesn't ever sleep with a collar on, always take it off for bed-time mostly for comfort.

I still haven't got a chance to try Nexgard because my prescription was apparently lost in the mail that I sent to 1800petmeds. Argh. So I'll probably end up doing an Advantix topical for this month as the ticks are starting to come out. I typically only use flea/tick meds for May, June, July and sometimes August anyway so I'm not terribly worried about price. Also don't do every 30 days - usually push it to 45 and it still works.

[107barney]

I had a problem with the collar on one of the dogs tonight. I put it on all of them, and within 30 minutes, one had a serious reaction and is hospitalized as we speak. I'm skipping these altogether now.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by 107barney

I had a problem with the collar on one of the dogs tonight. I put it on all of them, and within 30 minutes, one had a serious reaction and is hospitalized as we speak. I'm skipping these altogether now.

Omg....I am so sorry this happened.....I hope everything is alright, you must be so heartsick. I'm glad you posted this so others can be aware there might be a serious problem with this product. I hope your pup recovers soon and is back home with you.

For anyone else reading this I hope you take this as a serious caution about this product and learn from a member who is posting about her experience.
This is what to look for if you choose to use this product....

Amitraz
Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs

Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe

Common signs to watch for:

Lethargy
Walking drunk
Dilated pupils
Seizures
Coma
Drooling
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bloating
Slowed heart rate
Collapse
Hypotension
Hypertension
Amitraz is an ectoparasiticide (kills fleas, ticks, etc.) used in veterinary products. This chemical is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist and monoamine oxidase inhibitor. When accidentally ingested or applied to pets inappropriately, it can result in severe clinical signs of the central nervous system (e.g., lethargy, walking drunk, dilated pupils, seizures, coma), gastrointestinal system (e.g., drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating), and cardiac system (e.g., slowed heart rate, low or high blood pressure). Treatment includes veterinary attention for the antidote (e.g., atipamazole, yohimbine), blood pressure monitoring, IV fluids, and symptomatic supportive care. Immediate veterinary attention should be sought.

Poison type: Insecticides

Alternate names: insecticide, acaracide, immiticide, Mitaban, Mitac, Preventic, Taktic, Zema, Mitacur, Ovasyn, parasiticide, ProMeris


Again, I'm so sorry and I'm glad you took the time to post this possibly save others from this happening and I wish a speedy recovery for your pup.

[107barney]

Originally Posted by jp4m2

Omg....I am so sorry this happened.....I hope everything is alright, you must be so heartsick. I'm glad you posted this so others can be aware there might be a serious problem with this product. I hope your pup recovers soon and is back home with you.

For anyone else reading this I hope you take this as a serious caution about this product and learn from a member who is posting about her experience.
This is what to look for if you choose to use this product....

Amitraz
Poisonous to: Cats, Dogs

Level of toxicity: Generally moderate to severe

Common signs to watch for:

Lethargy
Walking drunk
Dilated pupils
Seizures
Coma
Drooling
Vomiting
Diarrhea
Bloating
Slowed heart rate
Collapse
Hypotension
Hypertension
Amitraz is an ectoparasiticide (kills fleas, ticks, etc.) used in veterinary products. This chemical is an alpha2-adrenergic agonist and monoamine oxidase inhibitor. When accidentally ingested or applied to pets inappropriately, it can result in severe clinical signs of the central nervous system (e.g., lethargy, walking drunk, dilated pupils, seizures, coma), gastrointestinal system (e.g., drooling, vomiting, diarrhea, bloating), and cardiac system (e.g., slowed heart rate, low or high blood pressure). Treatment includes veterinary attention for the antidote (e.g., atipamazole, yohimbine), blood pressure monitoring, IV fluids, and symptomatic supportive care. Immediate veterinary attention should be sought.

Poison type: Insecticides

Alternate names: insecticide, acaracide, immiticide, Mitaban, Mitac, Preventic, Taktic, Zema, Mitacur, Ovasyn, parasiticide, ProMeris


Again, I'm so sorry and I'm glad you took the time to post this possibly save others from this happening and I wish a speedy recovery for your pup.

Thank you. It was a horrific experience and we are lucky that he is alive. All four had collars on, and only one had an issue. I can't relive it right now but if he can come home tomorrow then I may feel up to the details.

[dottiesyrky]

OMG!!
So very sorry one of your dogs had such a bad reaction to the collar. You must have been shocked when that happened. Praying he will be ok very soon.
Thank goodness your other babies are ok.
The drug is a powerful antidepressant but I guess that it was supposed to only reach the dog's system in tiny safe quantities. But your dog may have been super sensitive to the chemical.
This is why I hate giving all these anti bug meds But we have to take the risks!
Hoping your baby will be well soon and you will feel less stressed, a horrible thing to happen.
Will you contact the company when you feel better?
Hugs, Dot.

[jp4m2]

Originally Posted by 107barney

Thank you. It was a horrific experience and we are lucky that he is alive. All four had collars on, and only one had an issue. I can't relive it right now but if he can come home tomorrow then I may feel up to the details.

I've been thinking of you all morning, I'm so sorry I had no idea it was so serious. I wish you all the best and I hope your pup is back home soon.

[ColesMommy01]

So sorry this happened, prayers for your pup and that he has a speedy recovery.

[wigglewomyn]

Originally Posted by 107barney

I had a problem with the collar on one of the dogs tonight. I put it on all of them, and within 30 minutes, one had a serious reaction and is hospitalized as we speak. I'm skipping these altogether now.

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry to read this. I hope your furbaby will be alright. How horrible. Please keep us updated on how your furbaby is doing.