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| 1637.1 | Zodiac Flea Spray/Cat Killer!!?? | AIMHI::BOYKO | | Tue Aug 09 1988 13:52 | 18 |
| Just to let you know --my Siamese cat almost died two years ago
from Zodiac Flea and Tick Spray!! I followed the directions on
the can that stated it was good for kittens and puppies as well.
My cat in two hours, started foaming at the mouth and vomiting.
Since it was late at night, I washed him immediately to take the
spray off. The next morning, he was still vomiting a little and
weak. I brought him to the vet, where they pumped his stomach,
put an IV on him, and gave him an enema. He stayed over night
and I picked him up the next day. The Vet bill stated poisening!!!
I wrote a letter to Zodiac and copied all concern on this. The
bill was over $100, but the worst thing is that they never
answered me and my cat today, has developed a nervous condition
that they said was from the poisoning!!
The EPA and Attorney Gen. weren't very much help either!! I
just wanted them to label the spray as caution, because cats
do lap themselves and I really don't think a spray such as
these should be used!!
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| 1637.2 | ... | LAGUNA::RACINE_CH | | Tue Aug 09 1988 16:39 | 14 |
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It's just amazing to me that these people market products that are
supposed to help make your cats feel more comfortable by killing
the fleas, but they are a major risk to the cat's life. The most
amazing part is that us trusting consumers figure "hey, if it's
on the shelf it's GOTTA be safe, right?", then our animals end
up sick, or worse. Not to mention the huge vet bill I got last
nite (mine was over $100 too...). Kelli is worth every penny but that's
alot of money to have to spend because the spray wasn't labeled with
any precautionary statement....
At least now we know better.
Cherie
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| 1637.3 | pyrethrums | PARITY::WHALEN | And may the traffic be with you | Tue Aug 09 1988 17:45 | 16 |
| I only use flea spray which is pyrethrum based. Pyrethrums come
from chrysanthumum plants, certain varieties, and is supposedly
toxic to fleas, but inert when it comes to mammals. All the kitties
I've had in the past 2 years, 12, and my sister's and neighbors
cats all use it too. Never had any kind of problem, never heard
of any problem, you get it from your vet. I forget the name, I'll
look it up, but it comes in a red,black,white container. You can
get the pump for your pet, and a stronger version for carpets, houses
etc.
I've never bought a store product, and especially wouldn't after
hearing about the Blockade scandal. I don't trust all "over the
counter" foods, supplies, flea sprays, etc.
There is a note or two in here about Blockade and the incredible
problems THAT caused.
Denise
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| 1637.4 | Always ask your Vet!! | DPDMAI::BALL | | Wed Aug 10 1988 11:09 | 11 |
| For this reason I make it a rule NEVER to use anything that doesn't
come from the Vet's office. I get all their vitamins, flea shampoos,
sprays, foggers and carpet dust from him. I know some pet supply
stores sell similar items sometimes, but I've found due to the store
mark-up, things tend to sit there too long and chemicals can change
properties if they get old. If you have a vet you can trust
(and I'm sure you do) make it a rule to get all your supplies from
there. We've heard so many bad things from over-the-counter stuff,
that I'm not willing to take the chance.
Pat
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| 1637.5 | NONE OF THEM ARE COMPLETELY SAFE | IAMOK::GERRY | Home is where the Cat is | Wed Aug 10 1988 11:33 | 26 |
| Any cat or kitten can have a reaction to any type of flea spray,
even the stuff you get from the vet. The stuff from the vet might
be a little safer, but none of these things are completely safe.
Take it from one who knows, I used Mycodex with Pyrethins from the
vets several years ago to wash a 12 week old kitten that had a
flea problem. Within 10 minutes of the bath, the kitten was unable
to walk or stand up, her eyes were dialated and she was having a
terrible time breathing. I wrapped her in a towel and drove
immediately to the vet. She died in my arms in the car on the way.
To some cats, any of these things can be deadly. Always use them
with caution, and it's not a bad idea to have the antidote around
just in case.
Persians and Himalayans seem to be especially seciptible to reactions,
in fact, many over the counter products tell you not to use them
on Persians.
Glad everything worked out alright for your kitty. Thanks for putting
in this warning.
cin
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| 1637.6 | VetKem | PARITY::WHALEN | And may the traffic be with you | Wed Aug 10 1988 16:59 | 2 |
| re: 3 The product I use, in case anyone is interested is
Vet Kem flea products available only through vets.
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| 1637.7 | BBB | MYVAX::LUBY | love them furry terrorists | Mon Aug 15 1988 09:34 | 14 |
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Why don't you folks with the problems contact the Better
Business Bureau? I've done that before and you are at least
guaranteed to get a reply.... but they may deny the charges,
at which point you can take them to court if you so choose.
For me, I decided against court since I only lost $45 and learned
a good lesson (never buy anything over the phone). But for
$100 and/or injury to my cat I would definately take them
to court if it came down to that. Chances are the flea companies
will put a warning on their labels rather than deal with the
bad rep that may arise.
Karen
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