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Originally Posted by bella_mia_hairy  I applied Advantix 10 to my 3lb yorkie about 5 days ago and today I took off his little sweater to give him a bath and saw where I put the medicine he is extremely raw ( he hadn't been scratching or anything) I called the vet immediately and they gave him an appt for tomorrow and for me to call the company and see what they said about the reaction. Advantix said he should heal and to call my vet  they didnt ask if he was in pain or uncomfortable and gave me a reference number! what the heck!!! am I supposed to do with a reference number  .
I just hope he is okay, my poor baby it looks like it hurts alot! he will see the vet tomorrow and hopefully they will give him something to help sooth it...
ps. gave it to all my other ones on the same day and nothing... just my poor little Rudy... |
Sorry to hear about your pups reaction to this chemical, this
will happen when applying these products, their neurotoxins and they do have risks with use.............
"They also can produce
skin irritation, itching, and burning. In rats, they cause fetal loss and low birth weights."
Some dogs are more at risk than others than others which is why the pup may have had a displayed a reaction. This is from a site explaining about these products.....
Of course, not all dogs exhibit immediately noticeable symptoms when dosed with a commercial spot-on flea product. Adult animals and those in peak of health are less likely to show immediate signs compared to animals that are young, old, or suffering from chronic disease. Animals with a heightened sensitivity to chemicals or with exposures from multiple sources such as a flea collar; other dips, sprays, dust, or flea bombs; yard pesticides; and house termite extermination, are most likely to react. The cumulative and synergistic impacts of pesticides can take a heavy toll on animals. Dr. Jerry Blondell, of the US EPA Office of Pesticides, has indicated clearly “not to use pesticides on the old, the sick, or the young.” While some of the literature for the spot-on products does discourage this usage, many dog guardians and veterinarians overlook or disregard these written precautions.
Although the number of dogs reported to react to these products may seem small, this does not suggest the overall impact is small.
First, spot-on products are relatively new, and many problems are cumulative.
Second, reactivity to chemicals in a population is similar to other population statistics and is represented by a bell-shaped curve. In other words, at one end of the spectrum are sensitive individuals, and at the opposite end are resistant individuals; these groups are relatively small compared to the vast middle group, who show varying degrees of susceptibility – but who are all susceptible. Thus the sensitive group – dogs who have displayed signs of toxicity – happen to be the sensitive ones, the younger, healthier ones will eventually be affected; it’s just a matter of time.
I hope he's feeling better......