tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post4554037563661801354..comments2024-01-27T01:29:47.634-05:00Comments on ~Tails from the Foster Kittens~: What I know - Seresto for fleas and ticks, is it worth it?Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-21209014882626180712020-07-08T11:49:40.558-04:002020-07-08T11:49:40.558-04:00I have a cat that has horroble flea allergies and ...I have a cat that has horroble flea allergies and the seresto collar works great for him. Since we have started using the collars we have had zero fleas, and while some animals may be allergic to one or more of the active ingredients i have not had a problem with either of my two cats or seven dogs i have use the collar on. That said you should always use caution when using a new product on or around your petsDaniellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04774911380552886919noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-20068188496153560052018-03-28T04:47:59.167-04:002018-03-28T04:47:59.167-04:00Angel, I think my cat may be allergic to fleas too...Angel, I think my cat may be allergic to fleas too. Do you mind sharing her symptoms?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-44514166668372997942018-03-09T06:56:12.950-05:002018-03-09T06:56:12.950-05:00For any of you with older cats beware of the Sores...For any of you with older cats beware of the Soresto cat collar. The warnings are clear but watching our beloved Max at 18 develop neurological issues from the collar was unbearable. It’s an excellent product when used properly as we found with our border collie (100% effective) but NOT for our elderly felines. It was a terrible way to die.OMax a millionnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-54728358318804501892018-03-07T21:29:26.206-05:002018-03-07T21:29:26.206-05:00oh Dianne, I am so so sorry you are facing this. I...oh Dianne, I am so so sorry you are facing this. I hope your girl comes back to you with no lasting side effects.Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-48293085474999495582018-03-07T20:42:41.769-05:002018-03-07T20:42:41.769-05:00I used the seresto collar on my little girls 6 mon...I used the seresto collar on my little girls 6 month old cat. She lost weight, had discharge from her eyes and nose, breathing problem, and had trouble walking. Then the seizures started. She only had the collar on for 2 weeks and when from a happy playful kitten to us not knowing if the vet will be calling to say she didn't make it.Dianne Wardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-23308082178464867182017-08-26T20:33:57.717-04:002017-08-26T20:33:57.717-04:00my husband is afraid that the soresto collar we bo...my husband is afraid that the soresto collar we bought will fall of our cat. is this a legitimate worry? our cat can be kind of a wild, outdoor cat. Gretchen HOpehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15764632594429164868noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-16720720054563169842017-07-02T23:55:21.596-04:002017-07-02T23:55:21.596-04:00I have used seresto on my dog who has sensitive sk...I have used seresto on my dog who has sensitive skin and allergic to fleas for 2 years now. He and other dogs have no sign of fleas or ticks. <br />As for my cats this is 1st yr I tried on them. My male and female are littermate siblings. She tolerates it very well. However after having the collar on for approx a month I notice my male Cate is vomiting and dropping weight (used to be 18lbs) I take to one vet and blood work is ran and nothing comes back and he's deemed healthy, just got a hold of something that didn't agree. Few weeks later still not knowing what cause is, I do not see any change other than the vomiting has stopped but still looks sickly. Took him to another vet and he ran xrays. He was diagnosed with asthma and has lost approx 10 lbs. Vet unclear of cause but gives a steroid shot to help his breathing.<br />After process of elimination I realized the collar is only thing different during this time. I have since removed the collar and he is slowly gaining weight, feeling and breathing better. <br />I am not 100% sure it's was the collar but my conclusion is there something in the collar that did not agree with him. I will continue to use on other pets but for my Zack he will not.<br />Thanks for reading.<br />BethBeth Hesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17306899774824121635noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-34182367325804651922017-03-04T15:09:31.518-05:002017-03-04T15:09:31.518-05:00Capstar is safe enough to use daily.Capstar is safe enough to use daily.Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13528035813969139935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-18857511297285930362017-02-26T13:16:56.111-05:002017-02-26T13:16:56.111-05:00I am glad it is working for you and your cats are ...I am glad it is working for you and your cats are safe. But this does not remedy the fact that there are pets out there who are having problems. Since most manufacturers will not share these side effects with you, I thought it important to create a post on this topic and share this information so people can make a fully informed decision.Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-79190318871018832622017-02-25T10:34:10.158-05:002017-02-25T10:34:10.158-05:00I've been using the Seresto collar for my cat ...I've been using the Seresto collar for my cat for several years. Have never had any issues and has worked great. Just purchased 2 for 2 new cats. I have found that different products have worked best for different pets, so we'll see. I hope they work as well for these 2 because it is much easier to change every 8 months!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12045306966694902231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-72623069832732861172017-01-02T02:30:16.192-05:002017-01-02T02:30:16.192-05:00capstar is a pill that kills fleas within a very s...capstar is a pill that kills fleas within a very short amount of time, but it only lasts a short time, like a day or so. Good for a shelter environment when an animal comes in infested. Connie - Tails from the Foster Kittenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01127077337743262149noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-8303949402289342802017-01-01T19:41:09.576-05:002017-01-01T19:41:09.576-05:00What is Capstar?What is Capstar?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00299532831135404406noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-74085115841828007232016-06-21T14:39:41.361-04:002016-06-21T14:39:41.361-04:00I am not a huge proponent of flea collars but this...I am not a huge proponent of flea collars but this year I had the bad luck to be fighting a flea infestation. My cats are strictly indoors however my puppy goes to play at friends' houses and picked up fleas from another dog. The fleas came home and saw the cats as a welcome source of food. Before I realized it, I was being bitten and all 3 animals were scratching until they lost fur. I purchased the Seresto collars for them on the recommendation of my groomer. I have read hundreds of reviews, both positive and negative and then made my choice. Much like humans, some pets will just have reactions to medications. It is unfortunate when the reactions are severe but the collars are there to help return our pets to happy, flea free animals.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-90684938770167969532016-05-26T14:36:14.675-04:002016-05-26T14:36:14.675-04:00Thanks for sharing so much detailThanks for sharing so much detaillisanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-23138263636884857062014-09-23T12:51:12.421-04:002014-09-23T12:51:12.421-04:00I haven't used flea/tick collars in at least 2...I haven't used flea/tick collars in at least 25 years. When my first two cats broke out on their necks with rashes and lost fur, I knew they weren't for us. I do use Advantage and put it on the kitties once or twice in the spring and summer. Three kitties go outside and the others to the Catio, but I have not had a problem with fleas or ticks in probably ten years. I think by using the Advantage for so many years, that we eradicated them in our yard. My vet wants us to change to Revolution as it works for heart worm as well, but I haven't done it yet. Thanks for your candid review. Hugs, JanetKitties Bluehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15430053353552761595noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-33934412572473685522014-09-22T18:20:45.426-04:002014-09-22T18:20:45.426-04:00So scary. I'm with you - definitely not worth ...So scary. I'm with you - definitely not worth the risk. With indoor cats, I don't regularly apply flea prevention either. Last summer we had a terrible bout of fleas for some reason, and it went the all-natural route - diatomaceous earth, homemade sprays with apple cider vinegar, witch hazel, water, etc... I did use a few Capstar pills as well, but I won the war! I am extremely leery of chemical products, especially with my Sophie who already has neurological problems (CH). Kitty Cat Chronicleshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16978126320438142371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-54294206025440132312014-09-22T17:32:21.763-04:002014-09-22T17:32:21.763-04:00Interesting results you've found. I've alw...Interesting results you've found. I've always been leery of flea collars. Any time I saw a pet wearing one, I would tell people that they only protected their pet maybe a couple of inches above and below the collar from fleas. Not their whole body. Plus the chemicals. But cheap OTC flea meds are usually pretty bad anyways. While I do like Advantage products personally, I can understand that some pets have a bad reaction to those chemicals and many owners don't feel safe using them. I'm sure my dog would be fine with one, but mostly I am wondering if it would actually work for her since a lot of things haven't been working this summer. AnnStaubhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09386132460741393276noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-69752244194190643322014-09-21T20:39:58.184-04:002014-09-21T20:39:58.184-04:00Thank you for doing this research! Your review is ...Thank you for doing this research! Your review is very helpful.(angel) Grrreta and Famhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03511991406504228234noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-14911046654845875352014-09-21T16:32:25.268-04:002014-09-21T16:32:25.268-04:00That all sounds WAY too scary, for me.
Purrs,
Nis...That all sounds WAY too scary, for me.<br /><br />Purrs,<br />NissySeville at Nerissa's Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11420762196806737465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-31869059707754562402014-09-21T04:35:40.368-04:002014-09-21T04:35:40.368-04:00That's kind of scary. I've only had one c...That's kind of scary. I've only had one cat with fleas and I used Advantage on her (she was my only cat at the time) and never saw a flea again. Thankfully, fleas do not thrive in Colorado, so I've never had to worry about flea control since I've been here. I don't think that a product that causes neurological issues or death should be on the market, and I hope the FDA is looking into these cases. Fur Everywherehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08064329146430899790noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-26528050612405391362014-09-20T22:30:38.470-04:002014-09-20T22:30:38.470-04:00We're indoor only kitties but Mom Paula has br...We're indoor only kitties but Mom Paula has brought them in on her pants and shoes, so we use Revolution. We're too afraid of those collars.Sweet Purrfectionshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06186515275952115797noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-82363941927060494562014-09-20T14:35:46.845-04:002014-09-20T14:35:46.845-04:00I'm not a fan of flea collars. Several years a...I'm not a fan of flea collars. Several years ago (the article isn't online anymore) a vet wrote an excellent review of various flea control methods and said the only useful part of a flea collar was if it had reflective tape on it....so outdoor cats could be seen at night. All my cats have been indoors but we get the occasional flea hitchhicker getting in the house. We've always used Advantage for cats. Tried and true, and they've never reacted negatively to it. Remember to NEVER use flea products for dogs on your cats. Furrieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07895642486468718261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-45656892828535133212014-09-20T13:27:58.583-04:002014-09-20T13:27:58.583-04:00Annabelle has flea allergy if one bites it is awfu...Annabelle has flea allergy if one bites it is awful. I hate having to give her the monthly treatments but in her case the advantages outweigh the negatives. But in the 10 years I've had indoor cats, I've only had to use flea treatments a handful of times. I wish I didn't have to give it to Annabelle.ANGEL ABBYGRACEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08777233381092226583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-49549949300468307382014-09-20T12:58:01.724-04:002014-09-20T12:58:01.724-04:00I am careful about that sort of thing for Speedy t...I am careful about that sort of thing for Speedy to as a lot of the stuff for rabbits can cause reaction the only one that is recommend by the house Rabbit society is Advantage but for Mites I use Mite Powder that you use for birds,but I only use Advantage when we take him on holiday as we stay in pet friendly accommodation,xx RachelLittle Miss Titchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08456038281813066947noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3859669.post-10744576850014540832014-09-20T09:25:13.508-04:002014-09-20T09:25:13.508-04:00For indoor cats, I believe that the risk to their ...For indoor cats, I believe that the risk to their health from any flea protection product is greater than the risk of fleas.Chuck Husshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06542420977264043374noreply@blogger.com