Comments on: My Dog just died from Sentry Pro XFC Flea http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/ One More Victim is One Too Many Sun, 05 Sep 2010 01:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 By: CONCERNED http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-43788 CONCERNED Sun, 22 Aug 2010 12:14:05 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-43788 PET SMART ONLY CARE ABOUT MAKING MONEY THEY COULD CARE LESS WHAT THEY SELL TO GET IT! PET SMART ONLY CARE ABOUT MAKING MONEY THEY COULD CARE LESS WHAT THEY SELL TO GET IT!

]]> By: Stephanie http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-42514 Stephanie Fri, 11 Jun 2010 04:50:21 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-42514 I have to say that it's not Petsmart's fault for this. They just sell the product. The real blame lies in the company that make this POISON (that's the only thing thats come to my mind.) The companies that make the product need to be held accountable. I have to say that it’s not Petsmart’s fault for this. They just sell the product. The real blame lies in the company that make this POISON (that’s the only thing thats come to my mind.) The companies that make the product need to be held accountable.

]]> By: Ian http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-42240 Ian Fri, 04 Jun 2010 11:26:37 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-42240 Same thing here.. just had to run out to Walgreens at 3:30am to get some Benadryl for our two shepherd husky mixes. We put this on them last night and within an hour they started acting weird. Running in and out of their crate, drooling, scratching but no vomiting thank god. We had the good sense to wash it off of them with a thorough bath and shampoo. They kept me up til 11:30 and woke me up with their crying at 2:30. I'm a little more than pissed off right now as I should be sleeping but am instead taking care of two sick dogs because of the negligence to pull this product from the shelf even though it seems it has a long history of problems as i have just learned. I'm going to the Petsmart tomorrow and I am going to throw this crap back in their faces and ask why it hasn't been pulled. Think I'll print off this page and show them how many problems there have been. This is BS. I don't care if it works SOME of the time.. if it is this dangerous to dogs even SOMETIMES it should be pulled. Same thing here.. just had to run out to Walgreens at 3:30am to get some Benadryl for our two shepherd husky mixes. We put this on them last night and within an hour they started acting weird. Running in and out of their crate, drooling, scratching but no vomiting thank god. We had the good sense to wash it off of them with a thorough bath and shampoo. They kept me up til 11:30 and woke me up with their crying at 2:30. I’m a little more than pissed off right now as I should be sleeping but am instead taking care of two sick dogs because of the negligence to pull this product from the shelf even though it seems it has a long history of problems as i have just learned. I’m going to the Petsmart tomorrow and I am going to throw this crap back in their faces and ask why it hasn’t been pulled. Think I’ll print off this page and show them how many problems there have been. This is BS. I don’t care if it works SOME of the time.. if it is this dangerous to dogs even SOMETIMES it should be pulled.

]]> By: Marguerite http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-35509 Marguerite Sat, 17 Apr 2010 19:51:14 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-35509 I gave this medication to my dog a few years ago, and he had all the same reactions as listed here--- and I'm thinking now that he may have long-term damage. We adopted him in early August of 2007. Gave him this flea treatment around the end of the month- It burned his back severely, caused him to vomit, gag, shake... We washed it off of him that night with water, only to find out the next day that all that probably did was soothe his burn, since the product is oil-based and water alone won't wash it off- so by the time we washed him with the recommended dish soap, it had been absorbed into his system and was circulating through his blood stream. It took about two weeks for him to get back to normal. On Christmas Eve 2007, he had his first seizure. And he has been having them roughtly every 1-3 months ever since. We just had to start him on Potassium Bromide (trying not to use PB if we don't have to, since it is so harsh on his liver)--- but I have a lurking suspicion that this flea treatment may have had some long term neurological effect on him... He was perfectly healthy before hand- his previous owner said he was in great health, and for 5 solid months we never had any issues with seizures. Is anyone else having a similar experience, or know anything about the ingredients? What can be done at this point, if anything? I gave this medication to my dog a few years ago, and he had all the same reactions as listed here— and I’m thinking now that he may have long-term damage. We adopted him in early August of 2007. Gave him this flea treatment around the end of the month- It burned his back severely, caused him to vomit, gag, shake… We washed it off of him that night with water, only to find out the next day that all that probably did was soothe his burn, since the product is oil-based and water alone won’t wash it off- so by the time we washed him with the recommended dish soap, it had been absorbed into his system and was circulating through his blood stream. It took about two weeks for him to get back to normal.

On Christmas Eve 2007, he had his first seizure. And he has been having them roughtly every 1-3 months ever since. We just had to start him on Potassium Bromide (trying not to use PB if we don’t have to, since it is so harsh on his liver)— but I have a lurking suspicion that this flea treatment may have had some long term neurological effect on him… He was perfectly healthy before hand- his previous owner said he was in great health, and for 5 solid months we never had any issues with seizures. Is anyone else having a similar experience, or know anything about the ingredients? What can be done at this point, if anything?

]]> By: Jacy Erb http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-32004 Jacy Erb Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:22:18 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-32004 My Grandmother's dog is having the same reactions as many of the others listed above from Sentury Pro XFC. She tried to save money and trusted that PETSMART would only have safe medication's in there store. Now she is spending much more with no help from the vet. This dog means everything to her and she feels guilty. I don't know what to do, hire an attorney, against who? Is there anything we can do, her dog is still alive at least, but the poor thing is clearly in pain. I don't want anyone else to go through this. My Grandmother’s dog is having the same reactions as many of the others listed above from Sentury Pro XFC. She tried to save money and trusted that PETSMART would only have safe medication’s in there store. Now she is spending much more with no help from the vet. This dog means everything to her and she feels guilty. I don’t know what to do, hire an attorney, against who? Is there anything we can do, her dog is still alive at least, but the poor thing is clearly in pain. I don’t want anyone else to go through this.

]]> By: Alaina http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-25397 Alaina Tue, 26 Jan 2010 16:07:00 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-25397 I am furious!!! Same story as everyone else. I bought Sentry Pro XFC at Petco 2 days ago for my newly adopted 4 month old Jack Russell Terrier mix. I put it on him that evening and within an hour he seemed agitated and he furiously scratched at the area. He kept us up all that night and he urinated in his crate, which he had not done before. He then became lethargic and he would not come when called. I took him to vet the next day and he recommended baby shampoo bath and benadryl. He slept seemed a little better. I am just beside myself with guilt for not googling this stuff before putting it on him and I am angry that this poison continues to be sold. I am furious!!! Same story as everyone else. I bought Sentry Pro XFC at Petco 2 days ago for my newly adopted 4 month old Jack Russell Terrier mix. I put it on him that evening and within an hour he seemed agitated and he furiously scratched at the area. He kept us up all that night and he urinated in his crate, which he had not done before. He then became lethargic and he would not come when called. I took him to vet the next day and he recommended baby shampoo bath and benadryl. He slept seemed a little better. I am just beside myself with guilt for not googling this stuff before putting it on him and I am angry that this poison continues to be sold.

]]> By: Cara http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-24046 Cara Thu, 14 Jan 2010 06:03:46 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-24046 I, too, was shocked to find out about all the problems caused by the chemicals (Permethrin and Pyriproxyfen) in products such as Sergeant's Sentry Pro Squeeze-On Tick and Flea Control for Dogs...which almost killed Raleigh, my 45-lb. Sheltie, yesterday. I normally use Frontline from my vet, but in a pinch I bought some SentryPro at PetSmart thinking it was pretty much the same thing. The day after I applied the "oil" to my dog Raleigh's back (per the product directions), he began to vomit occasionally. At first I thought it might have been something he ate that disagreed with him. The next day he continued to vomit a bit every now and then. He became increasingly lethargic and he wouldn't eat or drink anything. By the time I got him to the vet first thing the next morning, Raleigh could barely walk and had labored breathing...he was one sick dog. After taking blood tests and x-rays, the vet said he was having problems with his liver. When I told her his problems seemed to start after I had given him the tick medicine, she asked if it was an over-the-counter drug like Hartz. I told her I got it at PetSmart (I realized it was actually Sergeant's when I got home and looked at the package). The vet told me that she has known of countless cases of people's pets being harmed or killed by the chemicals these companies use in their products...and that PetSmart continues to sell to the unknowing public. I'm fortunate that my dog survived (worth the $400 vet bill), but his liver damage may be permanent. He now has to have a special (very expensive) type of food and take a couple of different medications twice a day...for the rest of his life. I wish I had done the research before I used SentryPro. I feel so awful about what I've done to my dog, and I'm livid that companies like Sergeant's and PetSmart are still allowed to sell these dangerous products to unsuspecting consumers. Please spread the word about these potentially harmful products in every way you can. Use the Internet...FaceBook, Twitter, etc., anything! Please help! I, too, was shocked to find out about all the problems caused by the chemicals (Permethrin and Pyriproxyfen) in products such as Sergeant’s Sentry Pro Squeeze-On Tick and Flea Control for Dogs…which almost killed Raleigh, my 45-lb. Sheltie, yesterday. I normally use Frontline from my vet, but in a pinch I bought some SentryPro at PetSmart thinking it was pretty much the same thing. The day after I applied the “oil” to my dog Raleigh’s back (per the product directions), he began to vomit occasionally. At first I thought it might have been something he ate that disagreed with him. The next day he continued to vomit a bit every now and then. He became increasingly lethargic and he wouldn’t eat or drink anything. By the time I got him to the vet first thing the next morning, Raleigh could barely walk and had labored breathing…he was one sick dog. After taking blood tests and x-rays, the vet said he was having problems with his liver. When I told her his problems seemed to start after I had given him the tick medicine, she asked if it was an over-the-counter drug like Hartz. I told her I got it at PetSmart (I realized it was actually Sergeant’s when I got home and looked at the package). The vet told me that she has known of countless cases of people’s pets being harmed or killed by the chemicals these companies use in their products…and that PetSmart continues to sell to the unknowing public. I’m fortunate that my dog survived (worth the $400 vet bill), but his liver damage may be permanent. He now has to have a special (very expensive) type of food and take a couple of different medications twice a day…for the rest of his life.
I wish I had done the research before I used SentryPro. I feel so awful about what I’ve done to my dog, and I’m livid that companies like Sergeant’s and PetSmart are still allowed to sell these dangerous products to unsuspecting consumers. Please spread the word about these potentially harmful products in every way you can. Use the Internet…FaceBook, Twitter, etc., anything! Please help!

]]> By: Rich http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-23799 Rich Mon, 11 Jan 2010 23:40:16 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-23799 Dear Jeff, I'm very sorry to learn that your pet has been hurt by this product. It's a terribly painful lesson. Unfortunately you are one of thousands of companion animal owners that has learned the hard way and has had a dog or cat killed or injured because of these products. You've done the right thing by bathing your pet in Dawn and contacting a veterinarian as quickly as possible. You asked about filing a complaint. This is a critical step. This MUST be done if we are to be successful in stopping these reprehensible companies that manufacture, distribute and retail these pesticide neurotoxins. You have the opportunity to do something that Hartz, Sergeant’s, BioSpot and others DO NOT want you to do: Please take the time to report your incident to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC). This organization works with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to compile the database of incidents and statistics that will be analyzed and used as a basis for corrective action. The NPIC can be reached at 1-800-858-7378. They are very professional, courteous and efficient. This is a critical step in the public forcing the EPA–one of the most lax oversight agencies in the federal government–to do the right thing and get these neuro-toxin pesticide ingredients out of the marketplace. Also, please call Hartz Mountain or Sergeant's or the other appropriate manufacturer and report this incident to them. You can find the appropriate telephone number on the product package. They WILL NOT be happy to hear from you, but they–-like all the manufacturers–-have an obligation under federal law to forward your report to the EPA. Hartz Mountain has been cited and fined for not properly and promptly reporting these incidents in the past. Hartz’s telephone number is 1-800-275-1414. Put the pressure on Hartz, Sergeant’s, BioSpot and others by giving them the details and FORCING them to report to the EPA. Also, you should demand they reimburse your veterinary medical expenses. In addition, you should contact your state equivalent regulatory agency and file a formal complaint. The equivalent regulatory agency in California is the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Your state will have a similar type of agency. Thank you again for posting your story; I'm so very sorry for what has happened. It’s reprehensible that Hartz, BioSpot, Sergeant’s and others continue to injure and kill thousands of pets–-it’s absolutely unacceptable. We should all do whatever we can to prevent this from happening to others. Communications to the proper regulatory agencies, manufacturers, NPIC, the media and politicians are critical steps. You also asked about PetSmart. PetSmart does not care. They have a CEO and senior executive team that has no business integrity whatsoever. These issues have been brought many times to Mr. Phil Francis, CEO, and Mr. Scott Crozier, senior legal counsel and vice president, and they could not care less. They play Pontius Pilate and wash their hands of any responsibility, pointing to the EPA and the manufacturers as the source consumers should direct their questions. They do not want their easy revenue stream disrupted knowing full well that pets are being killed and injured and families emotionally (and financially) impacted. PetSmart is a despicable company that is to be avoided but please don't hesitate to spread the word about their lack of integrity. Thank you again, Jeff. All the best to you and your little girl. Dear Jeff,

I’m very sorry to learn that your pet has been hurt by this product. It’s a terribly painful lesson. Unfortunately you are one of thousands of companion animal owners that has learned the hard way and has had a dog or cat killed or injured because of these products.

You’ve done the right thing by bathing your pet in Dawn and contacting a veterinarian as quickly as possible.

You asked about filing a complaint. This is a critical step. This MUST be done if we are to be successful in stopping these reprehensible companies that manufacture, distribute and retail these pesticide neurotoxins. You have the opportunity to do something that Hartz, Sergeant’s, BioSpot and others DO NOT want you to do: Please take the time to report your incident to the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC). This organization works with the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to compile the database of incidents and statistics that will be analyzed and used as a basis for corrective action. The NPIC can be reached at 1-800-858-7378. They are very professional, courteous and efficient. This is a critical step in the public forcing the EPA–one of the most lax oversight agencies in the federal government–to do the right thing and get these neuro-toxin pesticide ingredients out of the marketplace. Also, please call Hartz Mountain or Sergeant’s or the other appropriate manufacturer and report this incident to them. You can find the appropriate telephone number on the product package. They WILL NOT be happy to hear from you, but they–-like all the manufacturers–-have an obligation under federal law to forward your report to the EPA. Hartz Mountain has been cited and fined for not properly and promptly reporting these incidents in the past. Hartz’s telephone number is 1-800-275-1414. Put the pressure on Hartz, Sergeant’s, BioSpot and others by giving them the details and FORCING them to report to the EPA. Also, you should demand they reimburse your veterinary medical expenses. In addition, you should contact your state equivalent regulatory agency and file a formal complaint. The equivalent regulatory agency in California is the California Department of Pesticide Regulation. Your state will have a similar type of agency. Thank you again for posting your story; I’m so very sorry for what has happened. It’s reprehensible that Hartz, BioSpot, Sergeant’s and others continue to injure and kill thousands of pets–-it’s absolutely unacceptable. We should all do whatever we can to prevent this from happening to others. Communications to the proper regulatory agencies, manufacturers, NPIC, the media and politicians are critical steps.

You also asked about PetSmart. PetSmart does not care. They have a CEO and senior executive team that has no business integrity whatsoever. These issues have been brought many times to Mr. Phil Francis, CEO, and Mr. Scott Crozier, senior legal counsel and vice president, and they could not care less. They play Pontius Pilate and wash their hands of any responsibility, pointing to the EPA and the manufacturers as the source consumers should direct their questions. They do not want their easy revenue stream disrupted knowing full well that pets are being killed and injured and families emotionally (and financially) impacted. PetSmart is a despicable company that is to be avoided but please don’t hesitate to spread the word about their lack of integrity. Thank you again, Jeff. All the best to you and your little girl.

]]> By: Jeff Bethke http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-23604 Jeff Bethke Sun, 10 Jan 2010 03:00:13 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-23604 I read this too late as I've just finished giving my 10 mo. yorkie/poodle mix her third Dawn dish detergent bath tonight and she is still itching. I am patiently waiting for any signs of stiffness or trembling and if so, it's off the the vet ER. About 20 mins. after I applied this she began cowering and running to all dark corners of the house, like a dog who wants to lay down and die! Does anyone know the best place to complain and has anyone had any success in dealing with this company as well as Petsmart?! I read this too late as I’ve just finished giving my 10 mo. yorkie/poodle mix her third Dawn dish detergent bath tonight and she is still itching. I am patiently waiting for any signs of stiffness or trembling and if so, it’s off the the vet ER. About 20 mins. after I applied this she began cowering and running to all dark corners of the house, like a dog who wants to lay down and die! Does anyone know the best place to complain and has anyone had any success in dealing with this company as well as Petsmart?!

]]> By: Christine http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-22911 Christine Sun, 03 Jan 2010 22:10:12 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-22911 WOW! Thank you all very much, I got this stuff today and wanted to read about it before I put it on my 2 100lb labradors. I am thankful I read this. Sorry for any of you who lost your dog, you saved mine though! Thanks I will be printing this off and bringing it to PetCo where I got it. Once again, Thank you for saving my dogs! Christine WOW! Thank you all very much, I got this stuff today and wanted to read about it before I put it on my 2 100lb labradors. I am thankful I read this. Sorry for any of you who lost your dog, you saved mine though! Thanks I will be printing this off and bringing it to PetCo where I got it. Once again, Thank you for saving my dogs!
Christine

]]> By: Lara Hensley http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-20870 Lara Hensley Mon, 07 Dec 2009 21:40:52 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-20870 BOTH my dogs are in the emergency room as I type. I put this garbage on them around 3am this morning. About 8:30 my German Shepherd started convulsing and going into a violent seizure. 5 minutes later my Lab/Beagle mix started the same symptoms but escalated to such an extreme that it made my Shepherds seizure look like a walk through the park. I was absolutely terrified! My neighbor helped me get them into the car and to the vet where they took immediate action. My Shepherd had to be sedated and my little guy? I don't know. Seemed ok after his first bath but I had to leave both of them there to be treated and monitored. A waiting game. I have notified, Petsmart, The EPA, FDA, a lawyer and will continue this fight to get this madness off the shelves. PLEASE BE AWARE!!!!! Need more convincing? Just research this product on the internet and see the hundreds of thousands of complaints on this product. I'm kicking myself because I didn't do that first like I did with all the other products. I figured since it was on the shelf at a store and by Seargents....it was safe. STUPID ME! BOTH my dogs are in the emergency room as I type. I put this garbage on them around 3am this morning. About 8:30 my German Shepherd started convulsing and going into a violent seizure. 5 minutes later my Lab/Beagle mix started the same symptoms but escalated to such an extreme that it made my Shepherds seizure look like a walk through the park. I was absolutely terrified! My neighbor helped me get them into the car and to the vet where they took immediate action. My Shepherd had to be sedated and my little guy? I don’t know. Seemed ok after his first bath but I had to leave both of them there to be treated and monitored. A waiting game. I have notified, Petsmart, The EPA, FDA, a lawyer and will continue this fight to get this madness off the shelves. PLEASE BE AWARE!!!!! Need more convincing? Just research this product on the internet and see the hundreds of thousands of complaints on this product. I’m kicking myself because I didn’t do that first like I did with all the other products. I figured since it was on the shelf at a store and by Seargents….it was safe. STUPID ME!

]]> By: Hector http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-19811 Hector Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:37:44 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-19811 I gave the same thing to my 2 chihuahuas and they both are acting very weird. They keep scratching and twitching . I just called my vet but cant get a hold of her. I called Sentry and they said they will contact me in 1 business day and they will pay my vet bills.I think they are full of it and wont pay me back for any vet bills. Hopefully my vet calls me back . I gave the same thing to my 2 chihuahuas and they both are acting very weird. They keep scratching and twitching . I just called my vet but cant get a hold of her. I called Sentry and they said they will contact me in 1 business day and they will pay my vet bills.I think they are full of it and wont pay me back for any vet bills. Hopefully my vet calls me back .

]]> By: Tracy http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-17656 Tracy Tue, 13 Oct 2009 01:25:08 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-17656 Wow I am glad I stumbled across this site! I will never give my schnauzer/terrier mix any of those flea medications. If/when he gets a flea treatment it will be a good old fashioned collar! Wow I am glad I stumbled across this site! I will never give my schnauzer/terrier mix any of those flea medications. If/when he gets a flea treatment it will be a good old fashioned collar!

]]> By: Karen http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-16766 Karen Sat, 26 Sep 2009 15:20:07 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-16766 I am appalled at this Sentry product. My son applied this to his 65 lb dog yesterday and the dog is now at my house. NO SLEEP last night due to all the same symptoms as everyone else above except for the blood and vomiting. This dog is restless and no sleep. How can anyone get away with this. This dog has paced the floor, scratched, in and out of outside. Have given him Benadryl to see if that will help. Have bathed him and will bath him every few hours and will watch him before we go to the vet. I hate this is happening to everyone as these animals are family members and we love them. I am appalled at this Sentry product. My son applied this to his 65 lb dog yesterday and the dog is now at my house. NO SLEEP last night due to all the same symptoms as everyone else above except for the blood and vomiting. This dog is restless and no sleep. How can anyone get away with this. This dog has paced the floor, scratched, in and out of outside. Have given him Benadryl to see if that will help. Have bathed him and will bath him every few hours and will watch him before we go to the vet. I hate this is happening to everyone as these animals are family members and we love them.

]]> By: Brandon http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-15388 Brandon Tue, 08 Sep 2009 18:31:37 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-15388 Applied sentrypro xfc yesterday around 5pm. My 8 month old POM ended up running around itchin his butt off around 7pm. Started losing some of his hair, and his sking is very red. Today hes even more itchy and can not sit still, looks very tired and not himself at all. Im going to take him to the vet once they open later today before this gets worse like some of the cases on here. This product makes me want to go rage out on this company. Its rediculous how this is still being sold. Applied sentrypro xfc yesterday around 5pm. My 8 month old POM ended up running around itchin his butt off around 7pm. Started losing some of his hair, and his sking is very red. Today hes even more itchy and can not sit still, looks very tired and not himself at all. Im going to take him to the vet once they open later today before this gets worse like some of the cases on here. This product makes me want to go rage out on this company. Its rediculous how this is still being sold.

]]> By: Bobette guillory http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-15023 Bobette guillory Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:10:10 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-15023 Same thing with my registered Cookapoo. On august 24th he started acting horribly with itching, rubbing his body on the floor and we bathed him over and over and applied medicine to ease his itching. Not until really 3 days later I noticed some major changes in him and his skin. He has a large 'hot spot' burned area and was running a high fever. The next day we learn of this problem with Sentry from our vet. The had just lost a puppy over the product. If they don't pull this product them the FDA should. Same thing with my registered Cookapoo. On august 24th he started acting horribly with itching, rubbing his body on the floor and we bathed him over and over and applied medicine to ease his itching. Not until really 3 days later I noticed some major changes in him and his skin. He has a large ‘hot spot’ burned area and was running a high fever. The next day we learn of this problem with Sentry from our vet. The had just lost a puppy over the product.

If they don’t pull this product them the FDA should.

]]> By: kevin hanzel http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-14977 kevin hanzel Thu, 03 Sep 2009 03:33:05 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-14977 yep sentry is a horrible company.... same thing happened to my toy fox terrier. applied sentry pro to his back and probably 5 hrs later he had a temp. of 104 was throwing up and having seizures, we rushed him to the emergency vet hospital at midnight and sat and wondered for 4 hrs. he made it and is here with me today. the vet said there are countless cases of dogs being poisoned from this product and their owners being left with these emergency bills. i hope the petsmart pulls this shit off the shelves or that the owner of said company rots in hell!!!!!! yep sentry is a horrible company…. same thing happened to my toy fox terrier. applied sentry pro to his back and probably 5 hrs later he had a temp. of 104 was throwing up and having seizures, we rushed him to the emergency vet hospital at midnight and sat and wondered for 4 hrs. he made it and is here with me today. the vet said there are countless cases of dogs being poisoned from this product and their owners being left with these emergency bills. i hope the petsmart pulls this shit off the shelves or that the owner of said company rots in hell!!!!!!

]]> By: Carol http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-14751 Carol Mon, 31 Aug 2009 04:12:26 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-14751 Call the FDA !!! They are the only ones that can take this product off the market, as long as they say it is safe, they can sell it anywhere!!! We all know this is a danger to our animals!! Call and make a formal complaint..the more this is done the faster they will have to take it off the market!! Call the FDA !!! They are the only ones that can take this product off the market, as long as they say it is safe, they can sell it anywhere!!! We all know this is a danger to our animals!! Call and make a formal complaint..the more this is done the faster they will have to take it off the market!!

]]> By: Pamela http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-14622 Pamela Sat, 29 Aug 2009 18:32:21 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-14622 I have lost my Toy Poodle after using Sentry Pro XFC (9 - 20 lbs), he was only 3 yrs young and very healthy weight 12 lbs. His son is 2 yrs and 10 lbs. I'm not sure how he will be after he heals. Dudley is not yet himself, it's been 5 days now, the treatment burnt his fur and skin and spreading sores. The first day I applied the product they showed signs of discomfort, no sleep for anyone... I bathed them twice the first night. Next morning Spooky seemed to be worse than Dudley, I took them both to the Vet here in Belize (we don't have all the equipment to treat this type of thing) the vet gave them an Anti-Poison, then an IV several hours later, then an anesthetic as their heart rate was so fast... then it was too shallow... After days of constant whimpering and obvious pain, Spooky died. The vet said his tongue was blue which was a sign of the poison, and found he had internal bleeding. Spooky's skin didn't have the ouzing sores Dudley has. I'm treating the sores, and waiting. In Belize we are to use Tick and Flea treatments monthly, I've had these pups from birth, never any health issues and not much reaction to Frontline, but this Sentry Pro XFC has something that is causing this problems in our pets. It must be removed from the market. Please spread the word to everyone you know to read up on any product before applying, I wouldn't have used a new product if I had done my homework. I feel so much guilt.. trusting a product that I knew nothing about. Very sad... and Dudley lost his dad and friend. I have lost my Toy Poodle after using Sentry Pro XFC (9 – 20 lbs), he was only 3 yrs young and very healthy weight 12 lbs. His son is 2 yrs and 10 lbs. I’m not sure how he will be after he heals. Dudley is not yet himself, it’s been 5 days now, the treatment burnt his fur and skin and spreading sores. The first day I applied the product they showed signs of discomfort, no sleep for anyone… I bathed them twice the first night. Next morning Spooky seemed to be worse than Dudley, I took them both to the Vet here in Belize (we don’t have all the equipment to treat this type of thing) the vet gave them an Anti-Poison, then an IV several hours later, then an anesthetic as their heart rate was so fast… then it was too shallow…
After days of constant whimpering and obvious pain, Spooky died. The vet said his tongue was blue which was a sign of the poison, and found he had internal bleeding.
Spooky’s skin didn’t have the ouzing sores Dudley has.
I’m treating the sores, and waiting.
In Belize we are to use Tick and Flea treatments monthly, I’ve had these pups from birth, never any health issues and not much reaction to Frontline, but this Sentry Pro XFC has something that is causing this problems in our pets.
It must be removed from the market.

Please spread the word to everyone you know to read up on any product before applying, I wouldn’t have used a new product if I had done my homework. I feel so much guilt.. trusting a product that I knew nothing about. Very sad… and Dudley lost his dad and friend.

]]> By: Tom http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-14494 Tom Fri, 28 Aug 2009 07:44:17 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-14494 Last night I bought Sentry Pro XFC from Petsmart. I was looking for Frontline or Advantage but they didn't have it so I just bought Sentry Pro XFC, not expecting anything horrible could possibly happen from using it. I bought the 9 - 20lb version and applied it to my 19lb, 3yr old very healthy and happy Shiba Inu. About 2 or 3 hours later, she comes running across the room and slams into the wall. Her back legs were extended and flat on the ground, like the muscles were locked and she could not control them. She continued running around wildly, slamming into walls because she could not turn. All her muscles began locking up like she could not control them. She even shit on the floor which she has never ever done. I picked her up and held on to her so she would stop slamming into walls. Her entire body was locked up and curled really tight. Her eyes were red and almost slightly rolling up behind her eyelids. After several minutes her muscles relaxed and she began panting heavily almost like she was hyper-ventilating. At this point she was very weak and shaky and having trouble standing or walking. I called the Sentry Pro XFC emergency hotline on the back of the box. They acted like this was unusual and not related to the product and said that I should take the dog to the emergency vet. It was 1am but I took her to the 24hr vet anyway. They checked her stats and by then she was coming back to normal and they said she was ok. She was starting to walk around again on her own and they were nice enough to not even charge me. Tonight I've been doing research and I'm SHOCKED at how many people have had these kinds of problems from this product. I've called Petsmart, I've called Sergeant and they unbelievably tell me they have not heard of any reports. WTF?? Is this really happening?? Absolutely insane!! I didn't even apply the entire tube because I messed up and sprayed half of it down my kitchen sink. Thank God for that, who knows how bad it would of been if I got it all on her. It has been 24 hours since then and she is mostly back to normal, except she has a lot of skin irritation where I applied the product and for some reason she has been biting and licking her hind legs as if they are irritating her. I wish I could do something more to get this terrible product off the market. Last night I bought Sentry Pro XFC from Petsmart. I was looking for Frontline or Advantage but they didn’t have it so I just bought Sentry Pro XFC, not expecting anything horrible could possibly happen from using it. I bought the 9 – 20lb version and applied it to my 19lb, 3yr old very healthy and happy Shiba Inu. About 2 or 3 hours later, she comes running across the room and slams into the wall. Her back legs were extended and flat on the ground, like the muscles were locked and she could not control them. She continued running around wildly, slamming into walls because she could not turn. All her muscles began locking up like she could not control them. She even shit on the floor which she has never ever done. I picked her up and held on to her so she would stop slamming into walls. Her entire body was locked up and curled really tight. Her eyes were red and almost slightly rolling up behind her eyelids. After several minutes her muscles relaxed and she began panting heavily almost like she was hyper-ventilating. At this point she was very weak and shaky and having trouble standing or walking. I called the Sentry Pro XFC emergency hotline on the back of the box. They acted like this was unusual and not related to the product and said that I should take the dog to the emergency vet. It was 1am but I took her to the 24hr vet anyway. They checked her stats and by then she was coming back to normal and they said she was ok. She was starting to walk around again on her own and they were nice enough to not even charge me. Tonight I’ve been doing research and I’m SHOCKED at how many people have had these kinds of problems from this product. I’ve called Petsmart, I’ve called Sergeant and they unbelievably tell me they have not heard of any reports. WTF?? Is this really happening?? Absolutely insane!! I didn’t even apply the entire tube because I messed up and sprayed half of it down my kitchen sink. Thank God for that, who knows how bad it would of been if I got it all on her. It has been 24 hours since then and she is mostly back to normal, except she has a lot of skin irritation where I applied the product and for some reason she has been biting and licking her hind legs as if they are irritating her. I wish I could do something more to get this terrible product off the market.

]]> By: StarZ http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-6863 StarZ Thu, 11 Jun 2009 01:03:20 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-6863 Are you people really that blind that placing Pyrethrins which is listed to cause death and cancer to humans is going to be safe for your pet and family? I guarantee if you knew what you use in home and on your pets you wouldn't use them and by not using them your pet will not suffer health issues or die. It's the same with all the drugs that are advertised in doctors offices, television & printed material you maybe trying to fix a issue with your cholesterol but the side affects are your leg might become gang green or head might pop off. Are you people really that blind that placing Pyrethrins which is listed to cause death and cancer to humans is going to be safe for your pet and family? I guarantee if you knew what you use in home and on your pets you wouldn’t use them and by not using them your pet will not suffer health issues or die. It’s the same with all the drugs that are advertised in doctors offices, television & printed material you maybe trying to fix a issue with your cholesterol but the side affects are your leg might become gang green or head might pop off.

]]> By: Kim http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-6726 Kim Mon, 08 Jun 2009 11:53:39 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-6726 After putting this same medicine (if that's what you can call it!), Sentry XFC on my 20 lb. terrier mix, within 10 minutes, she was in trouble. She was literally screaming in pain. I rushed her to the shower to wash it off. After about another 10 minutes, I rushed her to the vet. This man IMMEDITATELY started screaming at me that this was all MY fault! Never once did he blame the flea medication nor Hartz. Instead, he blamed me because I had not brought her into his office enough for check-ups! My little girl was perfectly healthy up until I put this junk on her. This idiot vet. took her for a bath, came back into the exam room in less that 5 minutes & at this point she was in full seizure. Long story short, I had to demand my girl be removed from his IV & rushed her to another vet. Who placed her under general anethesia to stop the seizures. After $450.00 between 2 vet.'s to try & save her life, I finally brought her home 3 days later. I will NEVER buy anything from Petsmart again! If they've had this many complaints on this product & continue to sell it, just think what else they are selling that is killing peoples pets! After putting this same medicine (if that’s what you can call it!), Sentry XFC on my 20 lb. terrier mix, within 10 minutes, she was in trouble. She was literally screaming in pain. I rushed her to the shower to wash it off. After about another 10 minutes, I rushed her to the vet. This man IMMEDITATELY started screaming at me that this was all MY fault! Never once did he blame the flea medication nor Hartz. Instead, he blamed me because I had not brought her into his office enough for check-ups! My little girl was perfectly healthy up until I put this junk on her. This idiot vet. took her for a bath, came back into the exam room in less that 5 minutes & at this point she was in full seizure. Long story short, I had to demand my girl be removed from his IV & rushed her to another vet. Who placed her under general anethesia to stop the seizures. After $450.00 between 2 vet.’s to try & save her life, I finally brought her home 3 days later. I will NEVER buy anything from Petsmart again! If they’ve had this many complaints on this product & continue to sell it, just think what else they are selling that is killing peoples pets!

]]> By: Nan Morgan http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-5854 Nan Morgan Mon, 25 May 2009 07:42:06 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-5854 Like the rest of you, I too have 2 very sick beagles from using Sentry Pro XFC. The EPA just put out a notice in April, 2009 putting this product and 6 other flea medication under severe scrutiny. Let's pray it gets taken off the shelves before any more of our babies suffer. Like the rest of you, I too have 2 very sick beagles from using Sentry Pro XFC. The EPA just put out a notice in April, 2009 putting this product and 6 other flea medication under severe scrutiny. Let’s pray it gets taken off the shelves before any more of our babies suffer.

]]> By: Amanda http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-5646 Amanda Thu, 21 May 2009 01:14:12 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-5646 Well, just got back from the vet. Had to take my 2yr old Yorkie after applying sentry pro xfc (?) on Sunday afternoon. I didnt realize I was low on Frontline PLus so decided to go the OTC route since it would be a couple of days before i could get to the vet (& i live in the woods, so ticks are a MAJOR issue.) She started acting funny, running around like crazy & itching her back on the wall/sofa which is not a normal behavor. So Monday I started bathing her repeatedly (about 5 or 6 times) & she seemed to be looking better, no more itching & she was sleeping... Woke up yesterday to her not wanting to get out of bed, very lathargic, etc... took her to the vet & TA DA even the vet said its poison. Thanks god i didnt give her a full dose of the stuff or i might have lost her. The sad part is, when i was at the vet... I heard several phone calls from people in the same boat I was in. Why is this stuff still on the shelves??? Well, just got back from the vet. Had to take my 2yr old Yorkie after applying sentry pro xfc (?) on Sunday afternoon. I didnt realize I was low on Frontline PLus so decided to go the OTC route since it would be a couple of days before i could get to the vet (& i live in the woods, so ticks are a MAJOR issue.) She started acting funny, running around like crazy & itching her back on the wall/sofa which is not a normal behavor. So Monday I started bathing her repeatedly (about 5 or 6 times) & she seemed to be looking better, no more itching & she was sleeping… Woke up yesterday to her not wanting to get out of bed, very lathargic, etc… took her to the vet & TA DA even the vet said its poison. Thanks god i didnt give her a full dose of the stuff or i might have lost her. The sad part is, when i was at the vet… I heard several phone calls from people in the same boat I was in. Why is this stuff still on the shelves???

]]> By: Ann http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-5513 Ann Sat, 16 May 2009 21:12:39 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-5513 I am surprised that no one remembers that for YEARS Hartz flea products have killed dogs. I remember when I was in high school a big deal, on all the tv stations about the HArtz flea treatments killing hundreds of dogs(I think, could be off on the numbers) and from then on no one I know buys ANY hartz products. I'm surprised the company is still in business. They know their products are BAD and yet, they keep selling them. I have been on a nearly 20 year boycott of their products. I hope more people realize how bad HArtz products are and quit using them. I am surprised that no one remembers that for YEARS Hartz flea products have killed dogs. I remember when I was in high school a big deal, on all the tv stations about the HArtz flea treatments killing hundreds of dogs(I think, could be off on the numbers) and from then on no one I know buys ANY hartz products. I’m surprised the company is still in business. They know their products are BAD and yet, they keep selling them. I have been on a nearly 20 year boycott of their products. I hope more people realize how bad HArtz products are and quit using them.

]]> By: Tara Kirk http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-5360 Tara Kirk Sat, 09 May 2009 05:18:50 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-5360 I have had adverse reactions also. If I hadn't called in sick the day after I applied my dogs would not be alive, Im sure. We need to start a class action law suit. I called the hotline and was suggested to that I overdosed the dog. I actually underdosed because the product was so viscous and difficult to apply. If an over the counter product is so easily overdosable, then why is so accessible without warning. Tara I have had adverse reactions also. If I hadn’t called in sick the day after I applied my dogs would not be alive, Im sure. We need to start a class action law suit. I called the hotline and was suggested to that I overdosed the dog. I actually underdosed because the product was so viscous and difficult to apply. If an over the counter product is so easily overdosable, then why is so accessible without warning. Tara

]]> By: slimysnottrocket http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-5169 slimysnottrocket Mon, 04 May 2009 12:10:31 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-5169 My 2 cats recently died BEFORE I could get them to the vet I had been giving then Hartz Flea Medication however I didn't know at the time what they died of until I saw a bulletin 3 days ago that a friend sent out on myspace. It showed a video of a couple of cats after taking the medication IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT MY CATS WENT THROUGH! I found this site from that bulletin I freaked out and got upset about all this information Is there anything at all that I can do about this??? Ive lost two very important members of my family My babys stinky and oblio I've also given the med to my 4,000 dollar pit bull hades but luckily he hasn't gotten sick. Im so upset about unintentionally poisoning them I just don't know what to do anymore. someone please help! My 2 cats recently died BEFORE I could get them to the vet I had been giving then Hartz Flea Medication however I didn’t know at the time what they died of until I saw a bulletin 3 days ago that a friend sent out on myspace. It showed a video of a couple of cats after taking the medication IT WAS EXACTLY WHAT MY CATS WENT THROUGH! I found this site from that bulletin I freaked out and got upset about all this information Is there anything at all that I can do about this??? Ive lost two very important members of my family My babys stinky and oblio I’ve also given the med to my 4,000 dollar pit bull hades but luckily he hasn’t gotten sick. Im so upset about unintentionally poisoning them I just don’t know what to do anymore. someone please help!

]]> By: Drew C http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-5148 Drew C Mon, 04 May 2009 00:32:53 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-5148 just got back from the emergency vet. my two year old lab/pit mix almost died from this disaster of a product. same story: vomiting, shakes, slobber everywhere, severe rash where flea treatment applied. our vet was not surprised and has seen this before. she suggested filing a report with the fda, taking photos of our dog, and sending the $256 bill to the a-hole manufacturers. please do not buy this or any other sergeant products. just got back from the emergency vet. my two year old lab/pit mix almost died from this disaster of a product. same story: vomiting, shakes, slobber everywhere, severe rash where flea treatment applied. our vet was not surprised and has seen this before. she suggested filing a report with the fda, taking photos of our dog, and sending the $256 bill to the a-hole manufacturers. please do not buy this or any other sergeant products.

]]> By: angie ratajcak http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-4926 angie ratajcak Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:27:00 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-4926 i applied this on my dog and she nearly died!!! i bought it from petsmart whom i trusted...after i saw my dog experiencing so many horrible side effects i googled the product and to my horror tons and tons of posts like these came up....i was beyond angry and scared to death....it has been about 2 wks now and she finally seems like she will be ok....i hope. i had to take her to the vet ER twice...nothing seemed to help her...i thought she was a goner....how dare petsmart and sergeant's make and sell this poison???? and for so long knowing what it does to many many dogs!!!! i am never shopping at petsmart again and thank God my baby did not die! she suffered quite a bit however, as did i watching her go through it and not being able to help her!!! I AM FUMING!!!!!!! angie ratajczak...abingdon MD i applied this on my dog and she nearly died!!! i bought it from petsmart whom i trusted…after i saw my dog experiencing so many horrible side effects i googled the product and to my horror tons and tons of posts like these came up….i was beyond angry and scared to death….it has been about 2 wks now and she finally seems like she will be ok….i hope. i had to take her to the vet ER twice…nothing seemed to help her…i thought she was a goner….how dare petsmart and sergeant’s make and sell this poison???? and for so long knowing what it does to many many dogs!!!! i am never shopping at petsmart again and thank God my baby did not die!
she suffered quite a bit however, as did i watching her go through it and not being able to help her!!! I AM FUMING!!!!!!!

angie ratajczak…abingdon MD

]]> By: Raynee http://www.hartzvictims.org/2008/09/28/my-dog-just-died-from-sentry-pro-xfc-flea/comment-page-1/#comment-4721 Raynee Sun, 05 Apr 2009 07:28:09 +0000 http://www.hartzvictims.org/?p=2195#comment-4721 Please help us, I put Sentry Pro XFC on my three Miniature Schnauzers today and now all three of them are foaming at the mouth and vomiting, they are also shaking as well. We are broke (due to Obama cut backs), and can't get to the vet so we need to know anything we can do here at home to save them. My parents died recently and these pups are all I have. Please help, they are ages 5, 3 and 1 1/2 all 15 lbs. Up to today after I put the medicine on they were fine. We have lost so much already, so your help anything you can tell us would be deeply appreciated. Thank you for any help you can offer, I'll await your answer. Please help us, I put Sentry Pro XFC on my three Miniature Schnauzers today and now all three of them are foaming at the mouth and vomiting, they are also shaking as well. We are broke (due to Obama cut backs), and can’t get to the vet so we need to know anything we can do here at home to save them. My parents died recently and these pups are all I have. Please help, they are ages 5, 3 and 1 1/2 all 15 lbs. Up to today after I put the medicine on they were fine. We have lost so much already, so your help anything you can tell us would be deeply appreciated.

Thank you for any help you can offer, I’ll await your answer.

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