So I treated my kitty today

Cnamommy · 06-10-2011, 04:33 PM

I bought this stuff to put on her

Walmart.com: PetArmor Plus Flea & Tick Protection For Cats, 3-month supply: Cats

This was about 4 hours ago so far she isn't having a reaction but I will keep watching her.

Have you ever heard of this? What are your thoughts on it?

I also bought stuff to spray my room but I can't find a link for that. And of course she has worms because she is dragging her behind =/ the soonest the vet has open is the 21st so we took it

laurief · 06-10-2011, 07:11 PM

Oh boy. Using storebought flea poison on one of my cats is something I would NEVER EVER dare do! I strongly recommend that you wash that stuff off of your cat immediately, then bathe her again ... and again ... and again. By the time symptoms of toxicity show up, it may be too late to save her, no matter what you do. I'm not saying that the specific product you used is going to poison your cat, but some of the storebought brands have a terrifying reputation and history of poisoning the animals on which they are used, so why take that chance? I would never use any flea prevention that wasn't recommended by my vet and available at vet clinics. Waaaay too risky for my kitty kids.

Laurie

cooncatbob · 06-10-2011, 07:22 PM

I don't even like using Advantage on my girls, it would make Samantha lethargic for several days.

love.my.cats · 06-10-2011, 07:53 PM

While not all store bought products will harm your pets, there is a risk. I would recommend always using products that your vet recommends. Not sure how it works where you are but you can buy flea/worm products over the counter from the vets here without having your pets seen by the vet.
Just keep a close eye on your kitty and if you notice any strange bahaviour, go to the vet asap - don't wait for your appointment on the 21st.

Cnamommy · 06-10-2011, 08:34 PM

My vet recommended this and i trust her very much

my4kitties · 06-10-2011, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Cnamommy

Walmart.com: PetArmor Plus Flea & Tick Protection For Cats, 3-month supply: Cats

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Have you ever heard of this? What are your thoughts on it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by laurief

Oh boy. Using storebought flea poison on one of my cats is something I would NEVER EVER dare do! I strongly recommend that you wash that stuff off of your cat immediately, then bathe her again ... and again ... and again. By the time symptoms of toxicity show up, it may be too late to save her, no matter what you do. I'm not saying that the specific product you used is going to poison your cat, but some of the storebought brands have a terrifying reputation and history of poisoning the animals on which they are used, so why take that chance? I would never use any flea prevention that wasn't recommended by my vet and available at vet clinics. Waaaay too risky for my kitty kids.

Laurie

I saw a commercial for PetArmor Plus. It's supposed to be comparable to Frontline, but cheaper. I guess it's the generic form of Frontline?

Carmel · 06-10-2011, 09:49 PM

Blacky had a bad reaction to Advantage, of all things, so since then we've only put flea collars on her. I've never thought it mattered who gave the animal the flea products, they're all poisonous insecticides, doesn't matter who gives them to your pet - ideally they shouldn't be given them at all. Just check the active ingredients, read the warning, and make sure you give the right dosage in the correct location on their body... if they have a bad reaction, they could've just as easily had a bad reaction to what the vet gives. The vets are giving the same type of stuff, just charging you for their time... it's not like they have some super special product that is one of a kind. Just like Frontline charges more, because it's a well-known "trusted" brand name.

Cats at the cat sanctuary need treatments for various things all the time, they're always running cats to vet for this that or the other thing, but they aren't running to the vet with them for a flea or deworming treatment. I think if it was something they deemed necessary to do at the vet, they would be doing so and not jeopardizing the cat's life unnecessarily.

furryfriends251 · 06-10-2011, 09:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Carmel

I've never thought it mattered who gave the animal the flea products, they're all poisonous insecticides, doesn't matter who gives them to your pet - ideally they shouldn't be given them at all.

That is why I use Diatomaceous Earth instead - for both a flea med and worm med. Actually, it is perfectly safe for people to have, and I do, and have seen the benefits of it for my health. Plus, $30 for a six pound bag (cost included shipping), is a very good price because that bag will last me a few years.

love.my.cats · 06-10-2011, 09:58 PM

Alot of 'supermarket' products do not have safe ingredients in them. Yes all contain 'chemicals' and 'poison' but some products are proven to be safe in certain doses while others aren't. Flea collars also contain chemicals and some people feel they are not safe. It really is the same ad humans - all cats will react differently to different products. If there is a flea problem, something has to be used so it's a matter of what safely works best for everyone's situation I think.

Cnamommy · 06-10-2011, 11:18 PM

I really like the idea of that Diatomaceous Earth

06-10-2011, 04:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
Cnamommy Jr. Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 35	So I treated my kitty today I bought this stuff to put on her Walmart.com: PetArmor Plus Flea & Tick Protection For Cats, 3-month supply: Cats This was about 4 hours ago so far she isn't having a reaction but I will keep watching her. Have you ever heard of this? What are your thoughts on it? I also bought stuff to spray my room but I can't find a link for that. And of course she has worms because she is dragging her behind =/ the soonest the vet has open is the 21st so we took it

06-10-2011, 07:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
love.my.cats Cool Cat Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,315	While not all store bought products will harm your pets, there is a risk. I would recommend always using products that your vet recommends. Not sure how it works where you are but you can buy flea/worm products over the counter from the vets here without having your pets seen by the vet. Just keep a close eye on your kitty and if you notice any strange bahaviour, go to the vet asap - don't wait for your appointment on the 21st. __________________ Bec

06-10-2011, 09:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
Carmel Cool Cat Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,213	Blacky had a bad reaction to Advantage, of all things, so since then we've only put flea collars on her. I've never thought it mattered who gave the animal the flea products, they're all poisonous insecticides, doesn't matter who gives them to your pet - ideally they shouldn't be given them at all. Just check the active ingredients, read the warning, and make sure you give the right dosage in the correct location on their body... if they have a bad reaction, they could've just as easily had a bad reaction to what the vet gives. The vets are giving the same type of stuff, just charging you for their time... it's not like they have some super special product that is one of a kind. Just like Frontline charges more, because it's a well-known "trusted" brand name. Cats at the cat sanctuary need treatments for various things all the time, they're always running cats to vet for this that or the other thing, but they aren't running to the vet with them for a flea or deworming treatment. I think if it was something they deemed necessary to do at the vet, they would be doing so and not jeopardizing the cat's life unnecessarily. __________________

06-10-2011, 09:58 PM	#9 (permalink)
love.my.cats Cool Cat Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 1,315	Alot of 'supermarket' products do not have safe ingredients in them. Yes all contain 'chemicals' and 'poison' but some products are proven to be safe in certain doses while others aren't. Flea collars also contain chemicals and some people feel they are not safe. It really is the same ad humans - all cats will react differently to different products. If there is a flea problem, something has to be used so it's a matter of what safely works best for everyone's situation I think. __________________ Bec

06-10-2011, 07:11 PM	#2 (permalink)
laurief Cat Addict Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: northern Minnesota Posts: 2,576	Oh boy. Using storebought flea poison on one of my cats is something I would NEVER EVER dare do! I strongly recommend that you wash that stuff off of your cat immediately, then bathe her again ... and again ... and again. By the time symptoms of toxicity show up, it may be too late to save her, no matter what you do. I'm not saying that the specific product you used is going to poison your cat, but some of the storebought brands have a terrifying reputation and history of poisoning the animals on which they are used, so why take that chance? I would never use any flea prevention that wasn't recommended by my vet and available at vet clinics. Waaaay too risky for my kitty kids. Laurie

06-10-2011, 07:22 PM	#3 (permalink)
cooncatbob Cat Addict Join Date: May 2011 Location: Carmichael, CA. Posts: 1,600	I don't even like using Advantage on my girls, it would make Samantha lethargic for several days.

06-10-2011, 08:34 PM	#5 (permalink)
Cnamommy Jr. Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 35	My vet recommended this and i trust her very much

06-10-2011, 11:18 PM	#10 (permalink)
Cnamommy Jr. Cat Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 35	I really like the idea of that Diatomaceous Earth

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