Comments on: BEWARE Hartz tick and flea control products http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/ Singapore Cats: the Homeless, the Homeseeking, and the Homeslackers of the 2 kitty mojo robbing siblings who serve the CLAN Mon, 07 Dec 2009 20:06:32 +0000 http://wordpress.com/ hourly 1 By: calsifer http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43929 calsifer Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:50:46 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43929 Robert Johnson, Thank you very much for sharing. I'm very sorry to hear about your cats. Take care. Robert Johnson,
Thank you very much for sharing. I’m very sorry to hear about your cats. Take care.

]]> By: robert johnson http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43926 robert johnson Thu, 03 Sep 2009 05:08:10 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43926 LOST 4 CATS IN 2 MONTHS. I noticed my cats had fleas so I thought I was doing the right thing when I went to the local WalMart and bought the most expensive namebrand flea treatment they carried, Hartz UltraGuard Plus and the even 'better' Hartz flea treatment which also kills flea larvae though I'm not sure of the exact name since I threw away the empty box. I applied the treatment according to directions. A few days before the first cat passed away I noticed she seemed very slightly lethargic but not enough to be concerned about. Then she went into convulsions and quickly passed away. Time came for another flea treatment, and they still had fleas, so the Hartz UltraGuard Plus was applied. Again, they seemed to be fine. One of my cats developed the same very slightly lethargy for a few days and quickly passed away, but without the convulsions. The remaining 2 cats appeared to be fine and in good health but one suddenly became lethargic... I wondered what could it be? their food? their water? so I quickly went to WalMart and bought the best namebrand food and bottled water and Hartz Foaming Flea Killing Shampoo but by the time I returned she was considerably worse with difficulty walking and standing and dialating pupils, I gave her a bath and by the time I put her down on a towel she was unresponsive and passed away. My 1 remaining cat seemed fine but when flea treatment time came I used Sergeant's Gold just to be on the safe side since they were all indoor cats living on their own porch and had no access to chemicals or harmful fumes of any kind and so I couldn't imagine what it could be except the food? water? which had been changed, and now the flea treatment was changed too. I'm writing this on Wednesday September 2nd and at 2:00AM I checked on her and she was fine, at 8:00AM I heard a thrashing sound and she was having convulsions and quickly passed away. There was no time to take any of them to a vet and they all quickly fell ill and passed away. There's 4 things I'd like to say in all honesty: 1. I do NOT have ANY proof or know for certain that Hartz (or Sergeant's) flea treatment caused their death. 2. I DO have 4 cats that passed away quickly with similar symptoms. 3. If I ever have another cat and there's a 'New' 'Improved' 'Give it to me for free' Hartz or Sergeant's flea product I will never, ever use it on a cat. 4. For what it's worth, it's a strange feeling to come home to an empty house and know your buddies aren't there ..and.. it's not a good feeling when you're upset and have to take a shovel and dig a resting place for your buddy. That's stating it mildly. Out of curiosity, tonight I've checked several of these Websites for the first time and I'm glad they're on the Internet... a little too late to find out... after all... who would have ever imagined the comments on these sites could ever be true for a namebrand product being sold in most every store in America? Thanks for your time and I hope some part of what I've written has be helpful. LOST 4 CATS IN 2 MONTHS. I noticed my cats had fleas so I thought I was doing the right thing when I went to the local WalMart and bought the most expensive namebrand flea treatment they carried, Hartz UltraGuard Plus and the even ‘better’ Hartz flea treatment which also kills flea larvae though I’m not sure of the exact name since I threw away the empty box. I applied the treatment according to directions. A few days before the first cat passed away I noticed she seemed very slightly lethargic but not enough to be concerned about. Then she went into convulsions and quickly passed away. Time came for another flea treatment, and they still had fleas, so the Hartz UltraGuard Plus was applied. Again, they seemed to be fine. One of my cats developed the same very slightly lethargy for a few days and quickly passed away, but without the convulsions. The remaining 2 cats appeared to be fine and in good health but one suddenly became lethargic… I wondered what could it be? their food? their water? so I quickly went to WalMart and bought the best namebrand food and bottled water and Hartz Foaming Flea Killing Shampoo but by the time I returned she was considerably worse with difficulty walking and standing and dialating pupils, I gave her a bath and by the time I put her down on a towel she was unresponsive and passed away. My 1 remaining cat seemed fine but when flea treatment time came I used Sergeant’s Gold just to be on the safe side since they were all indoor cats living on their own porch and had no access to chemicals or harmful fumes of any kind and so I couldn’t imagine what it could be except the food? water? which had been changed, and now the flea treatment was changed too. I’m writing this on Wednesday September 2nd and at 2:00AM I checked on her and she was fine, at 8:00AM I heard a thrashing sound and she was having convulsions and quickly passed away. There was no time to take any of them to a vet and they all quickly fell ill and passed away. There’s 4 things I’d like to say in all honesty: 1. I do NOT have ANY proof or know for certain that Hartz (or Sergeant’s) flea treatment caused their death. 2. I DO have 4 cats that passed away quickly with similar symptoms. 3. If I ever have another cat and there’s a ‘New’ ‘Improved’ ‘Give it to me for free’ Hartz or Sergeant’s flea product I will never, ever use it on a cat. 4. For what it’s worth, it’s a strange feeling to come home to an empty house and know your buddies aren’t there ..and.. it’s not a good feeling when you’re upset and have to take a shovel and dig a resting place for your buddy. That’s stating it mildly. Out of curiosity, tonight I’ve checked several of these Websites for the first time and I’m glad they’re on the Internet… a little too late to find out… after all… who would have ever imagined the comments on these sites could ever be true for a namebrand product being sold in most every store in America? Thanks for your time and I hope some part of what I’ve written has be helpful.

]]> By: calsifer http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43899 calsifer Thu, 27 Aug 2009 12:56:17 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43899 So Quispiam, why then the specific and focused outcry against Hartz but not the other products? As I said in my reply to Melrose <a href="http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-40116" rel="nofollow">here</a>: "Melrose, Why so quick to dismiss all the evidence of problems Hartz has caused to innocent cats and dogs? If it happens to one or two cats or dogs here and there, then I would be willing to concede it might be a cause of misuse. But tell me, how diificult are flea control products to use? And if you have not done so, take a GOOD look at the victims sites. Despite claims by Hartz that their products are “improved”, victims are still falling to their products even NOW." So Quispiam, why then the specific and focused outcry against Hartz but not the other products?
As I said in my reply to Melrose here:
“Melrose,
Why so quick to dismiss all the evidence of problems Hartz has caused to innocent cats and dogs? If it happens to one or two cats or dogs here and there, then I would be willing to concede it might be a cause of misuse. But tell me, how diificult are flea control products to use? And if you have not done so, take a GOOD look at the victims sites. Despite claims by Hartz that their products are “improved”, victims are still falling to their products even NOW.”

]]> By: Quispiam http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43897 Quispiam Thu, 27 Aug 2009 02:10:11 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43897 Some people can eat peanut butter and be fine.. Others can eat it and die. Same thing with Hartz. Ever think you were spending so much time nit-picking the faults out of Hartz, that you never noticed how harmful other products may be? You make Hartz look horrible.. but all it really is, is an allergic reaction. It happens, God forbid. -.- Stop complaining and go read a book or something.. Btw... I've used at least 5 products of theirs on multiple cats. You know what? They aren't dead! >.< Love peace and chicken grease. ^.^ -Quispiam Some people can eat peanut butter and be fine.. Others can eat it and die.
Same thing with Hartz. Ever think you were spending so much time nit-picking the faults out of Hartz, that you never noticed how harmful other products may be? You make Hartz look horrible.. but all it really is, is an allergic reaction. It happens, God forbid. -.-
Stop complaining and go read a book or something..

Btw… I’ve used at least 5 products of theirs on multiple cats. You know what? They aren’t dead! >.<

Love peace and chicken grease. ^.^
-Quispiam

]]> By: Jake http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43829 Jake Thu, 13 Aug 2009 22:35:54 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43829 So, is it just the drops that are causing the problem? A few days ago a flea infestation popped up in my house and i got the flea and tick powder from hartz. I put it around my room and am making sure my cats stay outside until tomorrow after i vacuum it all up. So is the powder as dangerous as the drops? or am i OK as long as I keep my cats outside while the powder is out? So, is it just the drops that are causing the problem? A few days ago a flea infestation popped up in my house and i got the flea and tick powder from hartz. I put it around my room and am making sure my cats stay outside until tomorrow after i vacuum it all up. So is the powder as dangerous as the drops? or am i OK as long as I keep my cats outside while the powder is out?

]]> By: calsifer http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43814 calsifer Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:25:02 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43814 Jennifer, Thanks. I'll just respond to your question on the fleas =) Frankly, I believe you probably need to look at the source, and perhaps change the way you've been dealing with it. It might help to speak with your vet too. Jennifer,
Thanks. I’ll just respond to your question on the fleas =)

Frankly, I believe you probably need to look at the source, and perhaps change the way you’ve been dealing with it. It might help to speak with your vet too.

]]> By: calsifer http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43813 calsifer Tue, 11 Aug 2009 01:23:36 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43813 Yorkshire, How exactly does your lack of trouble negate the suffering and loss experienced by those who posted their less-than-troublesome experience with Hartz? Look through the comments again - is it more common to see problems with Hartz or arrogant Hartz users with lucky yorkshires? I'll compose a song based on the pin drops while you do. Yorkshire, your dismissive attitude speaks for itself. Take your own advice and get a life. Yorkshire,
How exactly does your lack of trouble negate the suffering and loss experienced by those who posted their less-than-troublesome experience with Hartz?

Look through the comments again – is it more common to see problems with Hartz or arrogant Hartz users with lucky yorkshires?

I’ll compose a song based on the pin drops while you do.

Yorkshire, your dismissive attitude speaks for itself. Take your own advice and get a life.

]]> By: Yorkshire http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43811 Yorkshire Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:40:31 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43811 Most of you all are full of crap. I have been using Hartz flea and tick drops on my Yorkshire for years without any trouble. Get a life.. Most of you all are full of crap. I have been using Hartz flea and tick drops on my Yorkshire for years without any trouble. Get a life..

]]> By: Jennifer http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43215 Jennifer Tue, 16 Jun 2009 18:43:20 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43215 american ego? great thanks for turning this helpful site into something less. you obviously have issues in your life that need dealing with. might want to take care of that. Anyways. I have a cockapoo with fleas, she goes outside.. we also have a kitten in our house (indoor cat). I give coco regular flea baths once every couple of days with Hartz flea and tick shampoo. i scrub her with it and leave it on for 5 minutes. then rinse. Then when shes dry, once a month i apply the drops from the base of her skull to through her shoulder blades. i have to say. She has had no problems, the shampoo does kill fleas on the spot. i see them in the sink basin dead. however. the fleas just keep coming back. not to mention the cat owner does nothing to treat fleas on her kitten (irresponsible roommate) any recommendations? american ego? great thanks for turning this helpful site into something less. you obviously have issues in your life that need dealing with. might want to take care of that.

Anyways. I have a cockapoo with fleas, she goes outside.. we also have a kitten in our house (indoor cat). I give coco regular flea baths once every couple of days with Hartz flea and tick shampoo. i scrub her with it and leave it on for 5 minutes. then rinse. Then when shes dry, once a month i apply the drops from the base of her skull to through her shoulder blades. i have to say. She has had no problems, the shampoo does kill fleas on the spot. i see them in the sink basin dead. however. the fleas just keep coming back.

not to mention the cat owner does nothing to treat fleas on her kitten (irresponsible roommate) any recommendations?

]]> By: Addham http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43105 Addham Tue, 02 Jun 2009 13:51:13 +0000 http://tippedearclan.wordpress.com/2007/01/21/beware-hartz-tick-and-flea-control-products/#comment-43105 Two words "American Ego" you should have done the research urself on a product before buying it. For that cat in the above pic to lose that much hair must have been neglected, period. Someone should give you a fine for waiting that long. Spend time with ur cat and notice him/her! The finger should not be pointed at the manufacturer, but the consumer! BTW i'm sure if you see a bottle of pills to lose 30lbs in 30days you would buy it before seeing what was in it and finding out if it works. Two words “American Ego” you should have done the research urself on a product before buying it. For that cat in the above pic to lose that much hair must have been neglected, period. Someone should give you a fine for waiting that long. Spend time with ur cat and notice him/her! The finger should not be pointed at the manufacturer, but the consumer! BTW i’m sure if you see a bottle of pills to lose 30lbs in 30days you would buy it before seeing what was in it and finding out if it works.

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