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09-20-2018, 01:37 PM | #1 |
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| Flea, tick pills can cause nerve reactions in pets, FDA warns This was released today: ************************* Chewable products that protect dogs and cats against fleas can cause neurological problems such as stumbling or seizures, and pet owners need more warning, the Food and Drug Administration said Thursday. The FDA issued an alert to owners and veterinarians and said it was requiring clearer labels on the products. The flea pills and chews all contain a pesticide called isoxazoline, the FDA said. They include products sold under the brand names Bravecto, Nexgard and Simparica. “Another product in this class, Credelio, recently received FDA approval. These products are approved for the treatment and prevention of flea infestations, and the treatment and control of tick infestations,” the FDA said in a statement. Watch out for heart disease in dogs, especially with grain-free food “Isoxazoline products have been associated with neurologic adverse reactions, including muscle tremors, ataxia and seizures in some dogs and cats,” the FDA added. Ataxia is a lack of muscle control and can cause animals to stumble or twitch. “Although most dogs and cats haven’t had neurologic adverse reactions, seizures may occur in animals without a prior history,” the FDA added. The labels on the products, sold mostly as flavored chews, already mention the risk of neurological side effects, and the risks have been reported by consumer groups. It is just important for vets and owners to get more information, the FDA said. “The FDA carefully reviewed studies and other data on Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica prior to approval, and these products continue to be safe and effective for the majority of animals,” the agency said. “The agency is asking the manufacturers to make the changes to the product labeling in order to provide veterinarians and pet owners with the information they need to make treatment decisions for each pet on an individual basis.” Fleas and ticks carry a range of diseases, including plague and Lyme disease, which can affect animals and their owners. Pets can also develop allergies or sensitivities to the bites, and they can lose large patches of fur as a result. They can also become susceptible to worms and other parasites if they suffer allergic reactions to flea bites. It is important to make sure that the right product is used, the FDA said. “Flea treatments meant for dogs can be deadly if given to cats instead. It is important to use only flea and tick products specifically designed for cats, and to administer the proper dosage,” the FDA cautions. Products containing permethrin are safe for dogs but can kill cats. “If you have both dogs and cats in your household, you should be aware that using a permethrin ‘spot-on’ product on a dog may cause illness in a household cat,” the FDA noted. The FDA and the Environmental Protection Agency have warned about potential dangers of spot-on flea products and required makers to include clearer labels. “If your pet experiences a bad reaction from a spot-on product, immediately bathe the pet with mild soap, rinse with large amounts of water, and call your veterinarian,” the FDA advises. The isoxazoline products are designed to interfere with the insect nervous system. They were not believed to interfere as much with the nervous systems of mammals. Earlier this year, one group of researchers proposed testing them in people to protect against mosquito and other insect bites.
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09-20-2018, 06:14 PM | #2 |
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| Your title says nerve but it’s suppossed to say neurologic I think not nerve. There are even worse issues with the topicals. Generally if you dog has not had or is not prone seizures you should be fine at least with nexguard. My vet uses it and only had an issue with one client and it was a lathargic puppy.
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09-21-2018, 07:24 AM | #3 |
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09-21-2018, 01:12 PM | #5 |
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| This is what I posted on my Facebook page. I think the whole flea and tick pills thing might be going a bit overboard. Nexguard has always had a warning that if your dog is prone to/ has seizures not to use it and that’s pretty much the warning. The warnings and side effects on the topicals are much worse. My dogs started nexguard a long time ago when it was fairly new and my vet was using it and didn’t have any clients with adverse reaction except one puppy who got lethargic. I use it on all four of my dogs and have no issues. I stand very strong by nexguard. I can not say the same for the others but I trust nexguard. The illness and diseases that you can get from from fleas and ticks are far to dangerous to not do anything.
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09-21-2018, 03:15 PM | #6 |
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| The flea meds that are cheap are the ones that are triggering seizures and neurological side effects. I know some people get them at the dollar store and if I see it i warn them dont use those!!! They are basically poison. The more expensive ones are ones that do not harm your dog but kill the fleas. |
09-21-2018, 06:02 PM | #7 | |
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09-22-2018, 02:03 AM | #8 |
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| Included in this report were Bravecto, Nexgard and Simparica.All name brands, Not cheap. I just bought 12 tabs (one year supply) of Simparica through my vet, cost me $170. ($85. for 6 month supply) I certainly don't consider that cheap.
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09-22-2018, 08:48 AM | #9 |
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| Yeah I pay about $330 for a year supply of heart guard and nextguard for one dog and the heart guard is only $54 of that. Four for dogs it’s around$1300.
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09-23-2018, 08:14 AM | #10 |
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| I just got a new RX for the Nexgard and Heartguard. Ugh. I did the 12 month supply for both and got $50 off but still, not cheap. I split it between Jackson and Lola, my cockapoo. I only use flea/tick meds from about May through September anyway. If we have unusually cooler months, then I'll use it for a shorter time. I have not had any personal issues with Nexgard but it's certainly worrisome to think about. Edited to add: I DO continue to use Heartguard year round as I don't think it is worth risking heart worms. But the flea/tick is more manageable. I actually haven't given my 2 a dose of Nexgard since the first week of June and it's now September and I have not seen one tick (or flea). I just check them over good every night just in case. I keep their hair short so they are easy to find. IF I can avoid them having to swallow poisons, I do. And yes I know they are for the most part safe/proven drugs but it still kind of weirds me out. However, if ticks were really super bad, I'd have them on it every month. Tick borne illnesses are scary too.
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