nina,

I know of no collars that are safe for pets to wear. Did you give them a bath to make sure any residue has been removed....especially around their neck?

I agree - I wouldn't put a flea collar on any of my pets - ever.

You must be so worried, Nina. I hope they improve overnight. Did any of their symptoms match those shown on the website?

yes, washed all necks/shoulders. destiny finally returned to normal by last night. this was so scary as all of these symptoms are the same symptoms you see with bloat.

and yes, socks, reading the negative reviews, many of them showed the same symptoms. many of the dogs even suffered seizures! ugh!!

Happy to read they are both OK, thanks for the heads up Nina, I havent used flea collars for over 25 years, I dont even like having to use any flea & tick meds but where I live we have to worry about deer ticks UGH I hate them!!

So glad that everybody's ok!

I have used Nexgard and Bravecto (3 month chewable) with mixed results. My new vet just recommended SIMPARICA which she uses on her own dogs. It's relatively new and has less (if any) side effects than the others. It's chewable and lasts a month.

nannygoat18 - thanks for info re Simparica. We started off using Bravecto and then were switched to Nexgard. I googled Simparica and it seems to be available in Canada (I only buy from our vet - but it is "new" here - not certain how new).

I will ask our vet about it the next time we are in. All of our vets have dogs and are currently using Nexgard so will see what she says. We will need to purchase more Heartworm and Nexgard (unless Simparica is recommended) at beginning of August.

Happy to hear that Simparica is a chewable - an extra treat for the always starving Eskie on hypothryoid meds.

Fortunately, we do not use collars - of any sort. Collars do not work well on a double coated dog with a lot of fur around his neck!

I don’t know how they can still sell flea collars when so many animals have been adversely affected. The once a month options are more effective and less dangerous.

Ninapearl - I thought of you the other day when I saw a commercial on TV for the seresto collars. Normally if a program is simulcast in Canada from the U.S. we are shown Cdn. commercials so I have no idea if the collars are sold here or not - but some types of flea collars are sold here but not where I buy our guy's stuff.

i went with bravecto chewables this summer. i mostly need to treat for ticks, i've never seen a flea out here. i've been told they don't like the sand. anyway, olivia had a reaction in that she vomited all of her meals for 2 days. it didn't start until a couple of days after i gave her the stuff. by the time they are due for another dose, the ticks will be pretty much gone. doubt i'll use this again so next summer, probably back to the frontline plus.

Did you purchase them from a reputable place, like a vet or local pet store? They could be counterfeits if not.

Spray your yards organically and you never have to put anything on your furbabies.

Kaillean, the spot-ons are not safer, they are neurotoxins. Once you put them on, you can't take them off if they have a reaction, same thing with pills. At least a collar can be removed. I used the Seresto collars on my 6 pets for many years without one issue. I stopped when I started having my property sprayed.

yes, they were purchased through chewy.com where i get pretty much all of my dog supplies. i consider them very reputable.

as for spraying, my "yard" is 20+ acres so that isn't gonna happen.

totally agree with you, jiima. the only reason i started this discussion was to give a warning especially to those with senior dogs. i could consider it a logical coincidence if only one of my dogs had the symptoms but with both of them within 24 hours of each other, i was pretty convinced.

I have been looking for comments on the Seresta flea collars possibly causing LYMPHOMA in cats.I have found all kinds of info reporting negative occurances after applying the collars to their pets.I purchased a Seresta collar for one of my cats at the insistance of a newly hired vet at the veterinary hospital I use. The cat got scabby lesions under the collar and was advised to remove the collar and apply an OTC antibiotic cream to the lesions. I returned the collar and was given a refund That was November 2017. In June 2018, I took the same cat for a yearly check up -no problems ,blood tests fine. With in a couple of weeks, the cat developed lumps around his neck,was diagnosed with LYMPHOMA.I opted to give him medications because he hated being in a carrier,I was told there was no promise of a more aggressive plan working to save him.Two weeks later I had to have him euthanized.I am still traumatized and absolutely HEARTBROKEN by his death. I should have listened to my heart and instincts to say NO to that collar, but I trusted. I'm not blaming the vet, I'm blaming the Bayer Company. I have contacted them twice, being told that no problem exists with the collar I feel that the consumers are the testing "guinea pigs" for this product. I realize that 7 months went by before the cat's cancer developed, but I feel that the cancer was caused by the chemicals in the collar, possibly not the strength of them,but the COMBINATION of those particular ones.I'm not the only person who has had a pet develop LYMPHOMA after short term use of this product. If you love your pets, is it worth the risk of causing their suffering and yours? Is a little more inconvenience on your part by applying drops or buying "Dawn" dish liquid or shampoo for fleas,etc. to bathe your pet too much trouble(and a lot cheaper) ? I can't prove any of this,however, it seems to me that since my sweet Julius had an excellent health report, then developed lymphoma around his neck for no other obvious reason(he was an inside cat since I rescued him 7 years ago) I obviously believe it was caused by use of the Seresta collar.If I had known I certainly would never have taken the chance and I probably would still have my beloved darling cat!

I have contacted them twice, being told that no problem exists with the collar

i don't know how they can say there are no problems when the side effects are listed right on the package unless they have done away with that part.

i'm so sorry for the loss of your kitty. :(

I bought one of these collars about a week ago for my indoor cat who had developed a bad flea infestation. The cat is 12 yrs. Within a couple of days I noticed the fleas dying off nicely but then it seems my kitty developed a turn for the worst, becoming very lethargic and not eating. I'm not sure what would happen if I removed the collar. You can't put it back on since it has to be cut off, and it was costly, but I don't care about that. My cat is very weak. Would it be better to cut it off then hope for the best?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

HU-770606425, after the experience you went through only 6 weeks ago with this same collar with your other cat, you chose to buy it again??

how about cut it off and take your cat to the vet!!!

Ninapearl, not my post you read and this was my first experience with the Seresto collar.

sorry for the confusion. they are both unusual usernames and similar early in the morning. lol

I just saw an article that says the problem lies in buying counterfeit ones. Only trust buying stuff like this from the vet.

that may be true, and likely is, with the products bought at local pet stores or walmart. these i ordered from chewy.com who i trust as much as i do my vet. plus, had i read the warnings as far as side effects in senior dogs, i never would have used it. lesson learned!

Well, I am not so sure that chewy is all that trustworthy, they are owned by, I think petsmart(or petco) now and they aren't the same old chewy they once were. I once had an issue with Frontline, I had purchased it from Sam's Club, if you cannot trust Sam's Club, who can you trust...right? Well, when I called the Frontline company, they told me that since I purchased it from a source other than the veterinarian's office, they COULD NOT guarantee it! Just sayin'.....

The collars work but unfortunately there is also fake ones out there that come from China . Many have reported that they ordered seresto collars from amazon market place and their dogs got sick due to them being counterfeit versions . If U do a web search they explain how to distinguish the fake from the real seresto collars 👍🏻

I ordered Seresto from seller on big company site and they were counterfeit. If it's not made by Bayer and has a slash through to o in Seresto it's not same ingredients as in Walmart, etc. Seresto brand. There are many of the tins the collars come in that are almost a perfect copy of real Seresto brand by Bayer.

Diane DelVecchio can you please tell me what organic spray you use in your yard?

I rescue cats so typically have ten at my house at a time. I have NEVER had any problem with Seresto collars and have been using them for 7 years. Every animal is different, with different genetic sensitivities so I would not use if you see immediate symptoms. If you buy them, make sure you DO NOT GET A FAKE ONE. Look at online videos to spot the difference.

Someone posted the seresto collars have to be cut off. They have a break away feature the causes them to break away if the pet gets caught on something. I think some of these negative comments about the collar are just nonsense. The person who made that comment doesn't know what he/she is talking about.

My elderly cat died of massive neck cancer less than 6 months after i put this collar on her fur the first time ever. Bought it at a local pet store. Counterfeit is a BS story - these collars are the work of the devil himself. Never again. Spray your yard with cedar oil instead.

Arkansas girl: I was told same thing that it was only fake Soresto collars, so being a fool I listened to my vet and put the collar on my Bichon that I purchased from the vet. I diligently watched for any signs of an allergic reaction and after only 1 week I noted some serousanguinous drainage under my dogs collar. He has thick curley hair so I did not notice he had a severe reaction under his neck. When the vet shaved his neck the entire neck underneath was excoriated and swollen. Now my poor baby is miserable and on antibiotics and antihistamines. His breathing is rapid when he sleeps and I pray there is no internal damage. I immediately took the collars off of both my pets and threw these $160 worth of collars in the garbage. I am going back to vet today because swelling is still bad and my dog’s breathing is rapid when he sleeps. Do not use these if you love your pets. My Bichon had a very severe reaction and I personally wish I had listened to reviews and not Enlanco who I called nor my vet. EPA has multiple reports of deaths and should take these off the market. I am going to do my best to make sure they do!