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We've given Frontline and Advocate to our pets in the past to control flees and ticks etc, Mrs Pred put some on our GSD/Collie cross last weekend and it had an adverse effect, it is after all a form of NBC warfare, I think it's a nerve agent.

Has anyone else had problems with these products in the past? The people that make them are hardly going to be helpful with this sort of information.
 
How do we know unless you say what the adverse effects are? :roll:
 
Have used Frontline on our cats for years without any problems. Did your dog manage to ingest any? That could do it!
 
we have 2 cats and a gsd,when i put this on we have to make sure they are separated for at least 1 day,just in case the dog licks the cats etc.
 
Yes. We use something similar on our cat. The instructions specifically state it should be applied to the back of the neck, and for very good reason: you don't want the cat/dog to lick it.
 
We have also used Frontline for years on our pets but on this occasion it has had an adverse effect on her, she was not herself, she was definitely off colour, also licking her lips and occasionally her eyes were rolling.
 
A quick Google search reveals on Amazon.com

I've used Frontline and Frontline Plus on several dogs for years, always following the recommended doses. I've never had a problem with fleas or ticks, so I'm guessing that this product works well, but I never suspected that I may be harming my dogs with these pesticides. Recently, my 8 year old Australian Cattle Dog suffered a severe reaction several hours after applying a treatment of Frontline Plus; he went into a sort of seizure and lost control of his legs and stability, and bounced off a wall for a minute or so until it passed. I just knew immediately it was a neurological effect from the Frontline Plus, even though none of my dogs had ever had any problems with this product before. I did a lot of research online and was saddened to learn that these types of topical pesticides have been causing problems in dogs and cats - and possibly humans! - for years and that the EPA is investigating the safety of these products. Fortunately my dog appears to be fine now, but obviously I will never use these products again, and I'm saddened to know that I may have unknowingly caused my dog harm. I don't expect to see this published, but I hope that it is so that others may make more informed choices before applying these chemicals to their beloved pets. I have found that there is a holistic approach to controlling fleas and ticks with natural products that will not harm your pet
 
There are those allergic to every medicine. If it doesn't suit your dog then don't use it.
 
Pred: if you were concerned about your pets welfare would you not take it to a vet?
 
Pred: if you were concerned about your pets welfare would you not take it to a vet?



Vets are NOT interested in the pets welfare, they are out to make as much money as possible, take vaccinations for instance, we nearly lost a GSD puppy due to them, the vet wanted to do a biopsy on his liver or kidney, we did a bit of research, changed his diet and he had no more inoculations, the vets now send out reminders when your pet is due a booster every year and yet the new guide lines are three years or so but that doesn't pay very good!
 
I agree with pred. My brother had a problem with one of his cats who kept having "fits" at a particular spot in the house - the vet gave chemical after chemical after chemical charging a fortune and advised a plug in hormone thing which cost £50+. There was a simple solution which a friend told him about, stating the blooming obvious (keep the cat away from that area!), which has meant that his cat hasn't had any more issues.

Vet's fees - over £300 plus meds, solving nothing!.

Friend's "fee" - bottle of wine.
 
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