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Popular flea collar linked to almost 1,700 pet deaths. The EPA has issued no warning. usatoday.com/story/news/inv via

Since Seresto pet collars were introduced, the EPA has received more than 75,000 reports related to the collars, including 907 involving human harm.

8:29 PM · Mar 2, 2021

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Hartz also. There is a big site with 100s of stories. Mine included. Flea powder killed my kitty.

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Sorry to hear, Darla.

Mischievous Human Popsicle

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Thank you for bringing this to my attention.

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Oh and just last night I was thinking on buying it for my 3 fur babies. Thanks for the warning, Joe.

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It's shocking that a vet would suggest this be bought from a store. This isn't the only flea collar that has killed a large number of animals through poisoning. If your vet recommends doing this change to a competent vet immediately.

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That is very worrying. Thought I'd check if this was available in the UK. Not only is it sold in a large well known pet supermarket but also recommended by online vet/pet suppliers. Thanks for the heads up, Joe!

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omg thank you for this. I have been using this collar the past couple of years, but will not take the chance anymore.

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Thanks Joe. Was literally thinking about getting one for my 8 yr. old 'pup' a few days ago. Sure glad I didn't. (And you may have just saved my four legged companion's life, too. I'd be lost without him.)

Brenda

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Also sold under the brand name Hartz. I've heard for years to never buy anything from Hartz, and yet their products are sold in thousands of stores.

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Toxic wrapped around the neck, this was an issue back in 1978, I asked why the teacher didn't have one on her dog, she explained. Never bought one for any of my pets. Peace Beth