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Post by caz2golden on Jun 21, 2016 19:17:47 GMT
I like to keep chemicals away from my dogs as much as possible. However if they ever got fleas etc I would like to know the chemicals that I get given are safe. This came up on my facebook today, it is heartbreaking what happened to the poor dog. It was treated with Bravecto and I guess had an adverse reaction to the chemical but in the end it has seemingly cost the dog its life  WARNING distressing imageswww.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=838527516280162&set=pcb.508966362635163&type=3&theater |
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Post by scallywag on Jun 21, 2016 20:20:38 GMT
 I am so glad that I am not one to try and fix somit that aint broken. Beau doesn't get a huge variety of anything, if I find something that suits I stay with it. So sad , that poor dog and her owners too
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 21, 2016 20:22:45 GMT
My god, that's awful. The poor dog!
I have seen a separate case of a dog reacting badly to Bravecto on Facebook recently. I know that it could be a case of thousands of dogs being treated successfully with it and only a minority of bad reactions, but the bad reactions seem to be REALLY bad and often resulting in the death of a dog. That alone stops me from wanting to use the product. My vet mentioned it in relation to babesiosis, but if it ever came to it, I would be seriously questioning the recommendation based on the posts I've seen on Facebook.
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Post by gypsy on Jun 21, 2016 20:43:34 GMT
Poor dog and poor owner! The thing is you can never guarantee what reaction your dog will have to medication, so no drug can ever be deemed 100% safe. Personally I'm always extremely cautious regarding meds that remain in the dog's system for an extended period of time. Most drugs are metabolised by the liver and excreted by the kidneys, occasionally the bowel and out of the system within 24-48 hrs. So if your dog has a bad reaction, usually time and in some cases with supportive care, it is enough to resolve the problem without any long term effects. But with meds like Bravecto that remain in the system for 3 months, should the body react badly, the attack on the body's immune system is constant. Saying this, lots of dogs have taken Bravecto without any issues but the possible side effects should always be given serious consideration. Another drug used widely in veterinary surgeries (though not this year due to manufacture issues) is Trocoxil which is an arthritis medication that works on a similar principle. One dose is given, another dose at 14 days and there after once every month, rather than every day as you would with metacam/rimadyl/previcox etc. Obviously if the daily NSAIDS present a problem they can be immediately withdrawn and out of the system within 24-48 hrs but with Trocoxil (as with Bravecto) the attack on the body can be continuous. Again there are dogs that can take Trocoxil and suffer no or very mild and transient symptoms, but there is always risk and owners should always be informed of such risks by their vet. www.vetmarlborough.co.nz/Articles++Links/Articles++Links/Trocoxil+-+Arthritis+in+Dogs.html |
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Post by boxerluver30 on Jun 22, 2016 9:19:54 GMT
That poor dog, thats awful! . |
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Post by CollieSlave on Jun 22, 2016 12:47:15 GMT
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Post by Roo on Jun 22, 2016 21:50:30 GMT
As orpheous87 knows, my vet gave this to Einstein without me realising the potential outcomes to this drug. Thank GOD, or whoever it is up there, that Einstein has had this drug in his system for over a month now and has had no ill effects from it. He shall not be having it again though. We've had a lucky run with it. Wow, this post was much longer, but this stupid forum kept playing up!!! 😠 |
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 23, 2016 20:42:47 GMT
Very glad that Einstein had no trouble like this Roo! I don't think I realised how bad the reactions could be even when we were talking about it. |
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Post by migsy on Jun 24, 2016 22:58:31 GMT
It was a while ago that a picture of Johnsons flea and tick drops was put up on my local dog forum warning people that it had caused the death of a dog.Its vet said it shouldn't be on the market.I would first Google natural remedies for various things for Skip,and have noted some brilliant tips from bextull and smilesbetter rather than risk chemicals on him. |
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Jun 25, 2016 15:37:32 GMT
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Post by Roo on Jun 25, 2016 15:37:32 GMT
Very glad that Einstein had no trouble like this Roo! I don't think I realised how bad the reactions could be even when we were talking about it. Still gets bloody ticks too!! |
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Post by orpheous87 on Jun 25, 2016 19:41:39 GMT
Very glad that Einstein had no trouble like this Roo ! I don't think I realised how bad the reactions could be even when we were talking about it. Still gets bloody ticks too!! Oh man! He must taste extra good to them |
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I am so glad that I am not one to try and fix somit that aint broken. Beau doesn't get a huge variety of anything, if I find something that suits I stay with it. So sad , that poor dog and her owners too 
