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countrygirl · 04-24-2008, 11:24 AM

I just recieved this email and thought I would share. I do NOT know if it is true or not, but defenatly not worth the risk! So here it is.....

ProMeris flea and tick warning

Guess this is a "heads up" about a new product on the market called
Promeris, manufactured by Ft. Dodge .

This is a very important message to my family & friends who have
dogs-cats--and to alert you to the hazard of using a new Flea & Tick
Preventative called ProMeris http://www.promeris .com/consumer/ .

This is a new product designed to be a more effective product than
other flea/tick treatments that was just released this year. It is available
thru a vet and not currently on-line. I got ProMeris this week for my 7
dogs (6 Huskies & 1 Golden-Airedale) , and the results were debilitating for nearly all of them-including me. Since my incident this
week, my vet has pulled it from distribution and alerted the manufacturer, Fort Dodge .

Here are my results: Within less than 2 hours after applying, 4 of my dogs had vomited from 2-4 times, 3 were disoriented and stumbling, 1 was dragging his back leg, 1 was salivating. I had very similar symptoms like an allergic reaction-my lips were swollen, eyes very red, mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, and mouth were stinging. I was very disoriented- dizzy equilibrium and not able to drive. To make this a short story-all 7of my dogs were admitted to the hospital for veterinarian care, and 3 of them remained for care, IV fluids and observation for 24 hours. I was in the emergency room. I'm home now and so are the dogs.
We're all feeling much better. Vet bills were over $2,500 and Fort Dodge is paying for these. Not only can the product cause this reaction, it has a highly noxious odor that permeated the house and is just starting to dissipate after 3days.
Your dogs/cats might not have the same reaction, but given my
experience-I wanted to help you all become well-educated about the product.
Kathryn L. Leinthall
Kalein T Welsh Terriers

Janet
Vice President
Rescue Alliance of Hairless & Other Breeds, Inc.
www.rescuealliance.

Nimue · 04-25-2008, 03:47 PM

I checked that on Snopes -- a site that finds out whether these types of stories are true or urban legends. They're not sure about the situation.

Their report is here:

Urban Legends Reference Pages: ProMeris Flea & Tick Treatment Warning

It's a horribly scary thing if it is real!

Buddys owner · 04-30-2008, 06:27 AM

Hi, Just read your warning on promaris. THANK YOU! Was going to start using it tomorrow on my friends, that would have been a diseaster, Buddys Owner

sandye · 04-30-2008, 06:38 AM

Hi. Sorry to hear of your bad experience with that medication. My little one "Oatee" had a reaction to Advantage Multi and to Sentinel. The vet now wants to try Revolution. Has anyone else had a similar experience with these products?

Sandysbabies · 04-30-2008, 06:44 AM

Thank goodness we are not bothered by fleas. I did use Frontline on Mandy (schnauzer) one time. In less than an hr. she was dragging her back leg, foot turned under. Never, ever again will I use anything with chemicals on them. She had allergies at the time and someone said the Frontline might help with the itching. We switched to Welliness dog food and had no more problem. I just believe alot of this stuff we are using for fleas and ticks is really dangerous.

mkawczak · 04-30-2008, 09:12 AM

That is awfull. I always used Frontline. My new puppy is only 2 mo old. I have already pulled off 5 tics. Is he too young to treat. I have an apt next week for his second set of shots. I can check with the vet. Thans for the info on that product. Melissa

lily's mom · 05-02-2008, 04:29 PM

Yikes, that is really scarey!!!!

HendrixMommy · 05-04-2008, 09:04 AM

[F]I reluctantly put Pro-Meris on Hendrix, I was worried because I did do research and found some odd information on it, but I just tried it... and it worked, and he is still alive! No--we had no problems. He was fine, and I monitored him closely. The smell wasn't terrible.. and it went away after about 48 hours.

--So if you are worried about it, talk to your vet. I did, and she assured me he would do fine, Plus...I think a huge difference is that Hendrix weighs 9 pounds.

Good Luck To ALL!!

Kelly & Hendrix

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04-24-2008, 11:24 AM	#1
countrygirl Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 236	[News] ProMeris flea and tick warning I just recieved this email and thought I would share. I do NOT know if it is true or not, but defenatly not worth the risk! So here it is..... ProMeris flea and tick warning Guess this is a "heads up" about a new product on the market called Promeris, manufactured by Ft. Dodge . This is a very important message to my family & friends who have dogs-cats--and to alert you to the hazard of using a new Flea & Tick Preventative called ProMeris http://www.promeris .com/consumer/ . This is a new product designed to be a more effective product than other flea/tick treatments that was just released this year. It is available thru a vet and not currently on-line. I got ProMeris this week for my 7 dogs (6 Huskies & 1 Golden-Airedale) , and the results were debilitating for nearly all of them-including me. Since my incident this week, my vet has pulled it from distribution and alerted the manufacturer, Fort Dodge . Here are my results: Within less than 2 hours after applying, 4 of my dogs had vomited from 2-4 times, 3 were disoriented and stumbling, 1 was dragging his back leg, 1 was salivating. I had very similar symptoms like an allergic reaction-my lips were swollen, eyes very red, mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, and mouth were stinging. I was very disoriented- dizzy equilibrium and not able to drive. To make this a short story-all 7of my dogs were admitted to the hospital for veterinarian care, and 3 of them remained for care, IV fluids and observation for 24 hours. I was in the emergency room. I'm home now and so are the dogs. We're all feeling much better. Vet bills were over $2,500 and Fort Dodge is paying for these. Not only can the product cause this reaction, it has a highly noxious odor that permeated the house and is just starting to dissipate after 3days. Your dogs/cats might not have the same reaction, but given my experience-I wanted to help you all become well-educated about the product. Kathryn L. Leinthall Kalein T Welsh Terriers Janet Vice President Rescue Alliance of Hairless & Other Breeds, Inc. www.rescuealliance. __________________ Bucky & his mommy Tasha SRC's V.I.C. Counselor ~ Ask Dogtor Bucky Thread & Little Gentleman's Club Member

04-25-2008, 03:47 PM	#2
Nimue Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 30	Unsure I checked that on Snopes -- a site that finds out whether these types of stories are true or urban legends. They're not sure about the situation. Their report is here: Urban Legends Reference Pages: ProMeris Flea & Tick Treatment Warning It's a horribly scary thing if it is real! __________________ And you thought York Peppermint Patties were great!

04-30-2008, 06:27 AM	#3
Buddys owner Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: MI Posts: 39 Blog Entries: 1	Warning Hi, Just read your warning on promaris. THANK YOU! Was going to start using it tomorrow on my friends, that would have been a diseaster, Buddys Owner

04-30-2008, 06:38 AM	#4
sandye YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Penetanguishene Posts: 2	Reaction to heartworm & flea med. Hi. Sorry to hear of your bad experience with that medication. My little one "Oatee" had a reaction to Advantage Multi and to Sentinel. The vet now wants to try Revolution. Has anyone else had a similar experience with these products?

04-30-2008, 09:12 AM	#6
mkawczak Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Upstate New York Posts: 331 Blog Entries: 2	tic med That is awfull. I always used Frontline. My new puppy is only 2 mo old. I have already pulled off 5 tics. Is he too young to treat. I have an apt next week for his second set of shots. I can check with the vet. Thans for the info on that product. Melissa

04-30-2008, 06:44 AM	#5
Sandysbabies YT Addict Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 322	Thank goodness we are not bothered by fleas. I did use Frontline on Mandy (schnauzer) one time. In less than an hr. she was dragging her back leg, foot turned under. Never, ever again will I use anything with chemicals on them. She had allergies at the time and someone said the Frontline might help with the itching. We switched to Welliness dog food and had no more problem. I just believe alot of this stuff we are using for fleas and ticks is really dangerous.

05-02-2008, 04:29 PM	#7
lily's mom Lily Loves Maximus Donating Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 2,633	Yikes, that is really scarey!!!! __________________ Lily and Dawn

05-04-2008, 09:04 AM	#8
HendrixMommy YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Houston Posts: 2	I tried it... [F]I reluctantly put Pro-Meris on Hendrix, I was worried because I did do research and found some odd information on it, but I just tried it... and it worked, and he is still alive! No--we had no problems. He was fine, and I monitored him closely. The smell wasn't terrible.. and it went away after about 48 hours. --So if you are worried about it, talk to your vet. I did, and she assured me he would do fine, Plus...I think a huge difference is that Hendrix weighs 9 pounds. Good Luck To ALL!! Kelly & Hendrix [/font]