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I hope 107barney doesn't mind but I'm posting this warning from her in another thread. She used this product on one of her pups and he had a terrible reaction and is at the vets being treated. The product was Preventic Tick Collar.... please everyone heed her warning ......

This is from a poison center about the ingredient in/on the collar..

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

Everyone who is seeing this please send your thoughts,prayers and well wishes for her pup to have a speedy recovery and is back home soon.

Thank you again Cathy for taking the time to let others know this product needs a serious warning if you choose to use it.