ADVANTIX WARNING!!!!

[Doodlesville]

REPOST from another forum
Thought some needed to be aware
this is NOT me, its someone else ,,someone sent me a email

I am going with Natural flea treatments this year

This week has been the most unbelievable week I have spent since I have owned dogs (which has been for all my life). I read several blogs about Frontline not working and decided to alternate products and purchase Advantix -- alternating between Frontline. Living in Georgia, I don't ever have problems with fleas, but after reading some of the blogs about problems, I decided that this would be a good thing to do. NOT!!!! Advantix wreaked havoc on my homelife and my budget.

Chloe, my Goldendoodle spent the entire week being fed with fluids to correct her runny/bloody stools and vomiting. After a late Saturday dose of Advantix, Monday morning she was running to the straw to poop and stopping in mid stream to vomit. She went to the vet that day and spent from Monday-Friday on fluids to correct the problem. What was the problem? The vets kept asking what was in the mix? Nothing.... Chloe is three years old and has never had runny stools except when she had her two litters (twice -- diarhea two times in three years from eating a Placenta).

On Tuesday I came home and noticed Lexi, my Golden Retriever chewing herself. I turned her over and to rub her and soothe her and saw a patch of red. Well, this got worse. Once again, the vets couldn't believe that the product was a problem and asked several questions until Friday... Lexi was seen at the vet. She was fire engine red in the ears, and all over her body. They finally decided that this might be a bad batch, or maybe a changed effort on behalf of Bayer without telling their customers.

During all of this I read several postings on the internet about the product and how some dogs almost died. Most everyone had similar stories of Chloe, some had the same as Lexi. Unrealistically, it's hard to believe that some dogs have one and the other have the other symptoms. Not fair dog lovers! I'm in to it for $1500 and it's not over. Lexi was at the emergency vet today and she looked like a Shar Pei. She has a slim face and had wrinkles on her forehead and swollen eyes. She was absolutely miserable. This is one week and one day later and I'm still battling.

The good part, Chloe is recovering. She is still on meds but picks up the ball and is eating chicken and rice with a little dog food. Lexi, my Golden Retriever on the other hand, is not out of the woods.

If you use Advantix, reconsider if you have just purchased a new batch. Is it a new blend? Don't take the chances. Is it Bayer finally taking the opportunity to make good to their customers by changing the blend and not telling anyone because they read all the blogs? We called 4 times now, no admittance to any problems. The vet has called, no admittance to anything. Please note, the EPA is aware of the problem because we reported it. Bayer is aware because we reported i
t. No excuse Bayer. Own up! Stand up dog lovers! If you have a problem and they don't own up, let them know

I dont know bout you but I am really worried about what is going to come next, I am going pretty much all Natural on most things i do~~

[Raleighsmom]

Thanks for posting this very important warning Nancy!!! Honestly..you can't trust anything anymore...

[KingstonTodd]

Thanks for the info! It's almost to the point where we should avoid all marketed products, and go natural for everything.

[Raleighsmom]

I know Todd....a good daily dose of garlic and brewers yeast..!!

[Doodlesville]

Originally Posted by KingstonTodd

Thanks for the info! It's almost to the point where we should avoid all marketed products, and go natural for everything.

I could not agree with You MORE!!! I am!!!
i have found numerous tips lately using oils, even Lemons !!!! gonna post them on my tips page

[KingstonTodd]

Could you post a link to your tips page when its finished, I would be interested in reading it.

[Doodlesville]

Originally Posted by KingstonTodd

Could you post a link to your tips page when its finished, I would be interested in reading it.

Sure its a work in progress , here is what i have thus far scroll down for the flea tip stuff
http://www.doodlesville.net/DoggyTips.html

Moderators if this isnt ok feel free to delete
i was unsure

[Raleighsmom]

I knew about the garlic and brewer's yeast Nancy, but not about the oils..Thanks for the link!

[Doodlesville]

the oils are amazing,,im finding lots of stuff lately
the rose geranimum (a few drops on collar) only 2 to 4 drops careful with that stuff
works great according to all i info i have found, you have to refresh weekly but it kills fleas and ticks

[Doodlesville]

Yes the info i have,,it should worked everywhere

[lindamarie]

What a NIGHTMARE!! Sorry for what you've had to go through. Thank goodness they're improving!

My vets don't use anything but frontline.

Thanks for the info, Nancy.

[Doodlesville]

Originally Posted by Raleighsmom

Thanks for posting this very important warning Nancy!!! Honestly..you can't trust anything anymore...

You got that right,,Im honestly afraid to go to the grocery store anymore!! afraid for my dogs, and my human family as well

[MaxandMe]

thanks for the post Nancy

also while I too use supplements in my doodles food NOTE: i also consult with a vet prior or during to make sure it's safe

for example: so while my homemade diet might work for my doodles with supplements it might not for others
I give garlic amongst other supplements but not everyday unless ordered by a doctor sometimes it's good to miss a day here and there
or rotate. Once again a pathologist vet, homeopathic , or regular VET can aid you in this as well.

why the precaution? cause each dog is unique one might have allergies while another doesn't
or one might heal easily w/cranberry tablets and another dog might need strong meds. etc etc etc

as far as Advantix goes, if you vet feels it's the cause of a problem by all means WRITE to the company and/or file a complaint
this is how we get results

[doodlz]

Thank you for the posting. My vet does not sell Advantix because he feels its chemicals are much too strong.

[Doodlesville]

In actuality they are ALL too strong, im hoping we can find some alternatives
i found the site http://www.oldcountryvet.com just the little info he has there has me fired up,,
I ordered the book last nite!!!

so i am searching for alternatives as we speak for more then just fleas ,

i am adding all info to my website this will be a work in progress ,,
so any and all Natural treatments appreciated Please post here!!! anyone!!!
I will research it,,try it and include if it works