So since 2 of my cats are unable to be bathed I decided to take the flea collar route. Hartz dog flea/tick collars should be banned. I scratched here, and there and when it grew severe enough, I went into the bathroom and looked at the horror I was seeing! The spray is designed to work on carpets, rugs, upholstery and pet bedding and leaves no lingering odor, sticky mess or stains. Wash regularly until the rash fades. This product is for indoor use only. I didn’t touch the collar for more than 2 minutes, and washed my hands immediately afterwards, but my skin has been feeling so weird…it doesn’t hurt or anything…it’s just sort of irritated. Remove all food products and dishes from the area you treat or the spray may contaminate them. The directions on the box are such a contradiction! I took my cats Hartz flea collar off because it made her lose all of her fur around her neck. Oh me oh wishing for a class action on this one. At Healthfully, we strive to deliver objective content that is accurate and up-to-date. Does it go away once its worked it way out of the dogs system? Are your furrbabies okay? Symptoms include fever, vomiting, abdominal pain and a rash that does not always develop. Right now I am in torment with all of this severe itching and burning; I feel as though I came under a chemical attack! "Adverse reactions reported range from mild effects such as skin irritation to more serious effects such as seizures, and in some cases, death of the pet," the advisory said. The Hartz Flea And Tick Collar is a product of a pet company referred to as Hartz. Wow. The following day it was red rash up my arms. We had to wash all the blankets bc our dogs slept on them and it was expose to the toxic collar. The effects could be as simple as a painful repeated cough or you can suffer mild poisoning that requires medical attention. Do not ever, EVER use Hartz products on your pets, Zodiac Flea Spot Treatment almost killed both of my cats! Advantage had worked before for the cat, but their version didnt work for the dog. And it didn’t even get rid of the fleas. I didn’t know all this about this Brand. I received injection and medications in currently taking. Mouth went numb and swollen, then horribly itchy and sore. MT OTHER FRIENDS SAY A DIMWIT!! Unfortunately, use of such medicines can produce side effects in both dogs and cats. Required fields are marked *. VERY NASTY WOMAN. Idk why the box doesn’t just say to put gloves on before handling collar! You can suffer effects from mild irritation to severe illness if you mishandle your Raid products. Avoid touching freshly sprayed areas with bare skin. Thank you for sharing your story! I joked on Facebook that maybe I was allergic to the dog. The flea’s will be dead in 5 minutes. Took myself to the er and was given a steroid shot and a double dose of benedryl. I needed something that would kill and repel. I always feel sick a few days after applying a flea treatment to my dog and cat, and it doesnt really make a difference which brand. Do not contaminate food or feedstuffs. The principal ingredient in Hartz brand Flea and Tick products for cats is a 40-year-old chemical pesticide called Phenothrin. I put garlic in their food and that helped repel the critters. Raid roach spray can have detrimental effects on your respiratory health of you accidentally inhale it. Thick burning hives. I am having a reaction like this after using Adams flea dip on a foster dog who was covered in fleas.. no… i am very allergic to these poisons as well…. I used it today and the stuff was very difficult to rinse off. I precisely used it as directed nothing more, nothing less than directed.By early the next morning D… Moved to my throat which feels swollen and sore and dry, hard to eat or swallow the first day… It is finally mellowing out but I will NEVER use non-natural flea treatment ever again. Please check with the appropriate physician regarding health questions and concerns.