Health officials warn pet owners and veterinarians that certain flea and tick treatments might put dogs and cats at an increased risk of neurologic issues including seizures.
Best flea and tick treatment for dogs with seizures.
Dogs and cats treated with certain flea and tick products might be at an increased risk for neurologic events including seizures the u s.
The little information there is about flea treatments points to a few topical flea control products such as frontline plus that no longer works.
Dogs that are already prone to dog seizures even without using flea products that contain ivermectin will be best for owners not to use flea control products.
Some people like giving the flea and tick treatment every month along with heartworm preventative pills because they find it easier to remember on a certain day of each month.
Food and drug administration said thursday.
Honestly i agonized over the decision to use a flea product given my dog s health.
Given the warning in september 2018 by the fda regarding nexgard etc which indicate potential negative side effects which product would you recommend for bella who also has chiari.
And if you are a dog or cat woof.
Dogs that are already prone to dog seizures because of hypoglycemia can suffer from dog seizures with other chemicals found in flea control products aside from ivermectin.
If you are a veterinarian make sure that pet owners are aware of these potential side effects and discuss flea and tick control options if they are concerned.
Types of safe flea treatments for dogs.
Veterinarians typically recommend dog flea and tick collars topical flea and tick treatments or oral flea and tick medications sometimes in combination to fully protect their patients.
According to the fda some animals receiving flea and tick medications in the isooxazoline class have experienced adverse events such as muscle tremors seizures and ataxia a lack of muscle.
Other pet parents enjoy the fact that they don t have to remember monthly dosing with bravecto although you will have to set a reminder every 12 weeks.
An alert has been raised against some very.
After the recent fda memo it s worth re evaluating the flea and tick treatment you use to make sure your dog is receiving the best product suitable for them.