Recently I experimented and applied this new flea and tick product to 3 dogs and 5 cats.Within 8 hours Dixie our 70 pound collie became sickened and lethargic. After three days I had a complete blood analysis and physical completed by the vet. Nothing was abnormal and I can only assume this product was the culprit. She has never been sick in her 8 years with me.
Poppy, weighing 10 pounds had a different reaction with swelling at the application site. The third dog showed no side effects.
All 5 cats are normal with no apparent reactions.
This topical liquid is represented as something other than an insecticide. It smells toxic exactly like a garden insecticide. The side effects I have seen and read about tell me this is not a good product.
I phoned Ft. Dodge, the manufacturer. They were most helpful and are sending me the complete study of this product which was tested on more than 400 dogs.
My only comment is why use this product producing known side effects when natural products are available with only beneficial effects. Diatomaceous earth works on both fleas and ticks and has no restrictions. Animals can safely ingest it with no harmful effects,contrary to these drugs and insecticides.
