Vectra 3D for Fleas and Ticks

Puppy Join date : 2011-09-08

Hi everyone,
Has anyone used this Vectra 3d for fleas ticks, etc?? Bob was out of frontline and the Vet gave me this after putting it on Bob after his shots. He sold me 6 months with 3 months free. Bob has not been the same lethargy, won't eat, no vomiting. He seemed to be better the next day but still not all the way. When I googled the Vectra I found it was made by Hartz and there were a lot of horror stories about this medicine. Called the Vet returned it and he gave me the last of his frontline years supply. Am I being too scarey?? I just want the best for Bob. Tonight we are going to bathe him with Dawn dishwashing liquid per the Vets orders to get rid of the Vectra.

Senior Join date : 2012-06-13 Location : Denver, CO

I have heard bad things about Hartz, can't comment on any personal experiences. Did your vet tell you to apply the Frontline after washing him? I would be wary to do that because it is likely a good amount of the Vectra has already soaked in, and you don't want to overdose him.

Puppy Join date : 2011-09-08

No the Vet said to was him wait a couple of days and do it again- three times in fact as it is hard to come off his skin. He wants to see him this Saturday to check his skin. But definitely use Dawn dish washing liquid he said that is the only thing that would work to get it off him.

Subject: Re: Vectra 3D for Fleas and Ticks Tue Jul 23, 2013 7:11 pm

The search feature is a great tool, we have at least two other existing threads on this topic already. Wink

Vectra question

Anybody use Vectra 3D?

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Vectra 3D for Fleas and Ticks Summer10

Puppy Join date : 2011-09-08

Thank you for the links. Will use the search tool next time to save time. Thank you thank you

Teenager Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Orlando,FL

I steer clear of vectra I pm'd the poster of the last thread...
I'm part of a bully breed forum since I have a pitbull and one of the posters had a horrible reaction happen to her dog I'll link the photo to my photobucket since you have to be registered to see it and I'm forewarning it's gruesome. They did investigate to see if they could reimburse her for her bills and I believe they did (If I remember correctly)

https://2img.net/h/i68.photobucket.com/albums/i32/kimberlyconkle/rosevectra-3_zpsa15db6c8.jpg

the thread ----> http://www.bulldogbreeds.com/forum/health-diet/61987-horrible-vectra-3d-reaction.html

I'm not saying this will happen to every dog that uses it but there is better holistic alternatives without a chance of such a bad side effect

Puppy Join date : 2011-09-08

Thank you for the update and pictures. This is exactly what I have been finding all over the internet. I am glad that I stopped when I did and got my money back.

Teenager Join date : 2013-05-07 Location : Orlando,FL

shirl51 wrote:: Thank you for the update and pictures. This is exactly what I have been finding all over the internet. I am glad that I stopped when I did and got my money back.

A lot of people on here use essential oils

mbarnard0429 wrote:: 100% Therapeutic Grade Oils are a necessity.

For fleas you can use: Lavender, Cedar, or Tea Tree Oils.

For Ticks: Rose Geranium (Can also be called Geranium Rose)

A drop on the collar the oils you chose 1 - 2x a week.

I use Simplers brand.

Reminder: DO NOT USE ON CATS - These can be VERY toxic to cats.

I recently bought vectri repel for mosquitoes, flies, ticks and fleas I made a thread for it in grooming if people want to know whats in it and it's safe to use on cats