Is Hartz UltraGuard safe for humans?
This product is for indoor use only. DO NOT APPLY THIS PRODUCT DIRECTLY TO PETS OR HUMANS. Except when applying as a directed spray to kill fleas and ticks, do not allow adults, children, or pets to enter the treated area until sprays have dried.
Is flea treatment safe for children?
Pet owners should avoid all OP-based pet products. In particular, pregnant women and families with children should cease using OP- or carbamate-based products immediately. Children should never apply flea shampoos, dusts, dips, etc. containing OPs or carbamates to their pets.
Is flea and tick medicine harmful to humans?
In summary, when used as directed on package labeling, the risk of human toxicity from exposure to fipronil in household pet flea and tick products is exceedingly low. Even with large exposures, effects are likely to be mild and temporary.
Will NexGard hurt my dog?
The safety studies for NexGard had a good outcome with a very small percentage of dogs experiencing minor adverse effects. The most frequently reported adverse reaction was vomiting; less frequent reactions included dry skin, diarrhea, lethargy, and anorexia.
Does NexGard cause seizures?
Seizures were at the top of the list, with documents showing 1,315 seizures from Nexgard in the five years since the FDA approved it as safe and effective for most dogs. For Credelio, six seizures were reported in the first six months after its approval.
Can you overdose a dog with flea treatment?
Common signs of toxicity from flea products containing organophosphates are diarrhea, vomiting, difficulty breathing, small pupils, muscle tremor, weakness or falling over, and drooling. Organophosphate toxicity can be rapidly fatal, depending on the ingredients and dose the pet is exposed to.
Can NexGard make your dog sick?
NexGard (afoxolaner) is for use in dogs only. The most frequently reported adverse reactions include vomiting, itching, lethargy, diarrhea, and lack of appetite.
Can dogs get Lyme disease while on NexGard?
The manufacturer stated that NexGard is the first and only flea and tick product to receive FDA approval for preventing infections that cause Lyme disease by killing the vector ticks. An estimated 5 to 10 percent of dogs exposed to Borrelia burgdorferi develop Lyme disease, according to the FDA.
Can a dog overdose on NexGard Spectra?
Overdose (symptoms, emergency procedures, antidotes): No adverse reactions were observed in healthy Beagle puppies over 8 weeks of age when treated with 5 times the maximum dose repeated 6 times at intervals of 2-4 weeks. Diarrhoea and vomiting was observed at approximately 5x overdose (25 mg/kg bodyweight) in Collies.
What happens if my dog eats too much NexGard?
If the overdose is of a greater magnitude, the symptoms can be much more worrying. Vomiting and diarrhea can be ongoing, and your dog may be unable to control their muscles. A lack of coordination is another common sign, along with confusion, excessive drooling, moving in circles, seizures, and even collapse.
When should you give your dog NexGard?
NexGard or NexGard SPECTRA can be given to your puppy from just 8 weeks of age, providing they weigh at least 2 kg.
Can ticks still bite with NexGard?
Although Dr. Bell says, “NexGard doesn’t actually protect your dog from all tick-borne diseases. The tick has to bite the dog before the active ingredients will kill the tick.” Unfortunately, as we all know, some pathogens are transmitted within just a few hours.