Hi Again Ave
This story I found that is airing on tv and also youtube
for submitting to Congress etc laws.

If you haven’t read it, it would be great for all of these complaint sites of pet products to collect data from all of them
or team up with all of them to change laws.

I couldn’t check out any of the videos I’m too big of a baby
Well 3 post in a row I think I’m done and thanks for your
blog.

Greatly Appreciated
Kim

There is no reason any flea or pet medicine should contain
this incredient. Permethrin a NO NO and NOT NEEDED in meds.
Most all other flea products are ok to use on both dogs and cats.

Information I found from (I Hope ok to ad this page info)
wasn’t sure if I could copy and paste their details info
on a few of pet products at end of page.

http://petcare.suite101.com/article.cfm/fleaandtickprevention

This one is from the Animal Poison Control Center

http://vetprof.com/clientinfo/permethrincats.html

I made the same mistake Monday eve.
We have 2 dogs and a cat. My husband picked up
Advantix K9 using Advantage in the past on several cats
never a problem.

Dumm me assume ok, husband said lady said don’t use on
cats I thought the same when I only needed a drop or 2
We didn’t spend the extra 20.00 for a tube.

Today Thursday, last night I really didn’t notice anything other
then her being lazy.

She ran outside normally a house cat. I went to find her
I brought her inside she hissed at me.

We got her fixed a few months ago, we just thought
well she is acting like in heat how is that possible..

She managed to get back outside and she really doesn’t
like being outside all.

This was about 7:00pm Wed. Now it is Thursday 6:00pm
almost 24 hrs. missing

Decided to check online for more information after crying and looking all day.

I found your story thank-you for the therapy I know she
must be hurting really bad where ever she is.

I let my dog loose to try to find her, he always finds her
they play.
My dog had no luck I’m sure we will be looking all night.
Thanks.

Sir:

Since you are part of Agriculture, I feel it is the closest topic that might relate to this problem, so ask you to consider looking into this further.
Topic: Over the Counter Flea Pet Products
Purpose:They are killing 1000’s of pets & causing high vet bills to treat poisoned pets.
Goal:New Regulations to Ban lethal ingredients from Over the Counter Pet Care Products.

Reference: 1000’s of Victims stories all over the Internet wanting something to be done.

Manufacturers Responses: Pet Owners faults.They claim they label properly & only a small % of pets die from their products.In some cases they will reimburse Vet bills on some victims, but require proof of purchase, containters & cartons.In most cases, they take these proofs and never reply back or reimburse victims!

Victims:John Q.Public Pet Owners:
Misleading labels present over the counter products as safe to use, when in fact even when they are used exactly according to directions, cause animals to convulse, seize, suffer and die.Just that these are being sold over the counter represents them to be safe and effective, when in fact they cause toxic effects on pets from mild-severe and cost between $500-750 avg to detox a pet at the Vets and try to save the pet.Survivors often have permanent damage and ongoing medical needs as a result costing JohnQ,Public Pet Owners financial hardship, heartache, inconvenience and no recourse under current laws, since Manufacturers claim to be in compliance with current regulations governing their licensing to sell these products publicly in grocery stores, shopping centers and more, which imply their safety to the public.

Recourse sought: New Laws concerning regulating these products, closer government monitoring, to make Manufacturers liable for their actions.We need Congress to protect John Q.Public PetOwners from these over the counter flea care products, compelling the manufacturers to not use potentially lethal ingrdients when safer ingredients are already available.We need these products banned.We need these Manufacturers to be held liable and to recall these products as well as to reimburse John Q.Public Pet Owners for their Vetinary Medical bills related to using their products and to compensate John Q.Public Pet Owners for their losses and restitution to those who have lost their beloved pets as a direct result of using Manufacturer’s flea pet products.

Research: Ample to be supplied on request, many John Q.Public Pet Owners are willing to testify to the suffering their pets went through as a result of using these products and can present the Veterinary bills that substantiate their claims.

Actions: Grass roots movement has already begun online with John Q.Public Pet Owners posting the details of their pets ordeals and the results they have suffered along with their pets because of these products which include Hartz, Sergeants, Bansect and other over the counter companies offering these lethally toxic ingredients in their Pet Care products which include: Flea Collars,Flea Drops, Flea Powder, Flea Bath & more

Veterinary: Most Vets are already aware of these toxins and document the poisonings, while trying to save the pets.Many are already outspoken on the issue, but the need points back to Congress to help protect John Q Public Pet Owners, by investigating and implementing laws that will save pets and relieve John Q.Pet Owners who are daily being added to victims lists nationwide.

Sir,
I will start petitions online and collect victims names and stories to back up this growing epidemic of pet poisonings in our country.
I have spoken with Sargeants who have informed me that due to outsourcing the production of these products, that certain ‘vats’ are sometimes improperly concentrated which adds to the problem, while they still were not willing to recall their own products~!
Products that they do recall they resell to Dollar Stores, so more pets are killed slow agonizing deaths and pet owners are strapped financially when attempting to get Vet care to save their pets.

Your response and help in this matter is anticipated and greatly appreciated.

Sincerely,
Ave Hurley
602-539-4053
ave1954@msn.com
1901 Route 660
Mansfield Pa 16933

It is safe to boil lemons and mix into a little water and use a spray bottle, to put it onto your cat~ Then rub it against the grain of his fur. It emits a citronella repellent to the fleas without poisoning the cat~

At least if the cat licks it, it wont harm him..

Sergeants flea bath has a derivitive from the pyrethrins. I have Sergeants Flea Spray but wont use it anymore either as it places small toxic amounts into your pet. Some withstand it while others react swiftly.

It all needs to be banned.. !
A guy bathed his dog, a big dog, hosed him off well, but still the poor dog got sick the next day and died several days later.You can read other accounts on HartzVictims Org.

The problem is many animals die and the owners dont realize it is from the toxic build up in the pet’s body from using this stuff. Some animals survive several doses and suddenly drop dead while others die right away.
Cats in particular will often crawl off and sleep when they may be in alot of pain and sick and show no outward signs.

The flea poison causes excruciating pain to your pet!

It isnt worth it!

Sally’s Beauty Supply sells a non toxic gel with a lice comb, safe for using on children~ Its non toxic and you put it on and let it catch the buggers and then comb them out and flush them down your toilet~

Once you are done combing them out, use a mild dish soap – Dawn is recommended and safe – and wash your pet off thoroughly, because even when stuff is non toxic – IF you pet is allergic – it can still harm them~!

Its criminal what they cause our pets to go through as these neurotoxins cause waves of exbrutiating pain and cats in particular tend to slink off and hide when they are in pain and sometimes dont show any outward appearance as to how much they really are suffering.

Methocarbamol 500mg pill split in 1/4’s is what my vet gave me to give my cat 2x a day for the spasms .They also gave her an IV for 24 hours to prevent dehydration while they administered a generic for valium to help her rest.

She lost more fur for the last 2 months and got real skinny but otherwise is getting her strength back.

My other 2 cats had minor reactions. One vomited on and off for 2 weeks and some fur came out.The other, an angora, lost alot of fur but only vomited a couple of times and so she did the best of the three.

If they told you to wait 3 days, they probably think the worst because we called several vets and the first to call us back said to get her in immediately or she could die.

Make sure to make the kitten drink more fluids and maybe wash her a few more times with the Dawn fully soaping her up to try and draw some of the oils out of her skin which might help draw away more of the poison concentrate . Call your vet back too and ask if you can buy some med for him to try at home, but maybe because he is so young there may be nothing more than bathing and giving him fluids that might be all you can do to help him.

Cuddling and holding him wrapped in a blanket might comfort him too as he sporadically might get tremors but the reversed warmth may help relieve some of his pain.

I hope you pets recover. I know its take 2 months so far for mine and the Vet Bill put me so far behind in my other bills that I have been grounded all summer without being able to get out to visit relatives since both my car & van had to wait to be repaired and registered because of the Vet bill, but it was necessary as my cat was suffering terribly and it wasnt her fault. i was the one who put the drops on her, so I took responsiblity even though it was a financial nightmare for me as well.