Thank you for bringing your stories forward. Hartz, Sergeant’s BioSpot (and others) have terrible safety records, and have for many years. Since this site is primarily about Hartz, let’s look at their reprehensible safety record. Their products containing the pesticide neurotoxins have accounted for a significant number of the adverse incidents reported to the EPA over the years. Their appalling safety record goes back to the ’80’s and ’90’s with their product, Blockade, which was pulled from the market because of an unacceptable number of animal injuries and deaths. Hartz later attempted to re-introduce Blockade and once again they were forced to withdraw it because of a terribly high number of adverse incidents. They have been forced by the EPA to make numerous labeling revisions and they have been cited and fined for not promptly and accurately reporting adverse incidents to the EPA. Their cat and kitten products were terminated in 2006 when the EPA issued a Cancellation Order (2005) against Hartz because of their deplorable safety record.

You have the opportunity to do something that Hartz, Sergeant’s, BioSpot and the 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 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 the other appropriate manufacturer and report this incident to them. 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. As I mentioned, 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, they should be asked to reimburse your medical expenses. Thank you again; 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. All the best.

hartz killed my best friend.

i don’t know how the owners and the people who run this poison stuff live with themselves knowing they are killing people’s pets who they love.

i loved my Molly and i know she is out of pain and in Heaven.

The only affect the treatment had on my other dog was hot spots that he chewed at. I had to take him to the vet to get him treated. He is a Chow mix male.
Both dogs have been fixed. They are all I have and they are great watch dogs, as I live alone.

I HAVE 13 FURRY FRIENDS OF MY OWN. I LOVE EACH AND EVERY ONE OF THEM

I WILL HELP ANY WAY I CAN TO HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT THIS PRODUCT(S)……..

AGAIN I AM SO SORRY,,,,,,,,,,,