Reading this article should make you extremely concerned, as we know you care about your pet and your pet’s health. All medications, human or animal, work differently for every patient. As your trusted veterinary provider, we are responsible for all information regarding the medications we suggest for our clients to use with their pets. We research to stay on top of the most up-to-date information. We also track the medications we dispense and how our patients are responding to the medications. If we observe a medication is not performing or has any adverse reaction, we report it to the FDA/EPA and the company and contact you as soon as possible. We also conduct research in our field to stay abreast of any reactions to medications and foods often used by our patients. In this instance of reporting negative Seresto collar reactions, we have seen less than 0.5% of our patients with an adverse reaction, and all were in the form of skin irritation or rashes where the collar was placed. As of this date, we have not experienced any further complications and are hyper-vigilant about any reactions because of this publicity.
As with any product, it is imperative that you purchase it from a reputable place. Fake versions of animal drugs have been proven to cause significant adverse reactions. It is important to know the origin of the product and if it can be traced back to the manufacturer. At Hope, we purchase our Seresto collars directly from the manufacturer. We know the products we order have been shipped directly to us in a timely manner and have not been sitting in a hot trailer or shipping container. We can track the serial number we receive confirm that it has been produced by the actual manufacturer, and verify it is not a counterfeit product.
Hope AMC is diligent in providing you with products that are safe for your pets. This is part of the reason we may not be able to compete with the prices that you find online, but we can provide you with the peace of mind of knowing the product is authentic and has been delivered, temperature-controlled, and directly to our hospital.
If you have any further questions or concerns, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us at (706) 546-7879.
The USA Today article can be found at: Seresto Flea Collars Linked to Harm in Pets and Humans