FLEA MED WARNING

[Olive & Paula]

This was an error caused by company. Dog flea meds packaged as cats. Company has not recalled it yet. Its STILL on the shelves.

http://abc7.com/pets-animals/flea-m...entura-cats-owner-says/2287824/?sf104671763=1

 

[njlarry]

Thank you for the alert.
Will stay away from that company.

 

[Lillie]

I had a very similar thing happen to me with Advantage II for cats. I applied the topical flea med to Leo in a place he could not lick. It didn't run down his body anywhere. Within 24 hours he had an episode of ataxia and then began grand mal seizures every 4 days. Cost me over $3,000.00 for hospital care and had to put him on phenobarbital. I always thought it was a mislabeled batch that was actually supposed to be for dogs. I should have had the batch checked by an independent lab but didn't. I will never apply any of these to Leo again. I wish I would have pursued it further.

 

[Chubba (GA)]

Well that's scary. I use those flea drops and just recently vouch a new box.

 

[Olive & Paula]

Well that's scary. I use those flea drops and just recently vouch a new box.

Is there a way to confirm the dose in the package is for cats or dogs?

 

[Chubba (GA)]

Is there a way to confirm the dose in the package is for cats or dogs?

I wish I knew ... or even a lot number or something of the affected packages. But that would involve them actually issueing a recall.

 

[Olive & Paula]

I wish I knew ... or even a lot number or something of the affected packages. But that would involve them actually issueing a recall.

How about calling them and letting them know you read it and want to confirm the lot or batch number. This way they will also know people are aware even though they are not taking action. Ask them to refund you because you don't want to take the chance.

 

[Larry and Kitties]

Is there a way to confirm the dose in the package is for cats or dogs?

Likely via a lot number if the number is on the package or actual dispenser.