Let's take a short trip back in time. Here is a link to the original article located on the United States Environmental Protection Agency's Website.
Why would I post it? Because this action has failed to stop Hartz from testing their poisonous pesticides on unknowing consumers.
Read it HERE
Hartz to Relabel and Cancel Flea and Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens
Release date: 06/03/2005
Contact Information:
Contact: Eryn Witcher, 202-436-2215/ witcher.eryn@epa.gov
(Washington, D.C.-- 06/03/05) At EPA's insistence, Hartz Mountain Corp. has agreed to cancel uses of several flea and tick products that may be associated with a range of adverse reactions, including hair loss, salivation, tremors and numerous deaths in cats and kittens. The common pet product brand names which are involved in this action include: Hartz Advanced Care 4 in 1 Flea & Tick Drops Plus+ for Cats and Kittens; Hartz Advanced Care Brand Flea and Tick Drops Plus+ for Cats and Kittens; Hartz Advanced Care 3 in 1 Flea & Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens; and Hartz Advanced Care Once-A-Month Flea and Tick Drops for Cats and Kittens.
In the short term, the agreement calls for immediate relabeling of the products. The new labeling will state that the products of concern are not to be used on the most vulnerable animals, including cats and kittens that weigh less than 6 pounds, cats older than 13 years, or kittens less than 5 months old.
Hartz will stop all new production of the cat and kitten products by September 30, 2005, and not sell or distribute any affected product after December 31, 2005. The measures announced today will help ensure pets are protected. Pet owners should pay close attention to new labels and exercise good judgment when choosing pet products.
"EPA is taking this action because there are safety concerns with these products,'' said Susan B. Hazen, principal deputy assistant administrator at EPA. "Pet owners should be alerted to these concerns, and may choose to transition to alternative products. We take seriously our obligation to ensure that pesticide products, when used as labeled, are safe."
The company agreed to a prohibition on any remaining retail sales by March 31, 2006. This orderly transition allows consumers and distributors to move to alternatives flea and tick products and will be strictly monitored. Hartz will also be notifying their distributors and retailers of the changes in order to ensure a workable phaseout.
As with any pesticide product, all label directions and precautions should be carefully followed to ensure the product is used correctly. It is prudent to follow the new restrictions for all products, including existing stocks.
After a public 30-day comment period, EPA intends to issue a cancellation order and an amended registration, which will be effective by October 31, 2005. For further information, please visit: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/flea-tick-drops.htm
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
Saturday, November 1, 2008
ABC Affiliate WHAM reports on vets warning to stay away from Hartz products.
Rochester N.Y. ABC affiliate WHAM has recently covered a story featuring the story of Valerie Stonehouse whose application of Hartz flea & tick products led to the death of her cat Reese. What makes this company think they can get away with this?
Again, if you unknowingly poison your animal by using an OTC flea & tick remedy please rinse your animal IMMEDIATELY with gentle dish soap (As it is used to clean animals after oil spills..) and mild water. Take your animal to the vet for proper care as the condition can rapidly deteriorate and lead to the DEATH OF YOUR PET.
The original story can be read HERE.
"Chili, N.Y.) -- Veterinarians warn pet owners to be careful using over-the-counter flea and tick sprays on their animals.
Valerie Stonehouse, of Chili, used Hartz Ultra-Guard Plus flea and tick spray, an over-the-counter on her six-month-old cat Reese.
“On Tuesday morning, we got up, and the cat was completely lethargic,” she said.
Stonehouse called several local veterinarians and described Reese's symptoms.
“They told us to immediately bathe the cat, get it off of her, and then take her to a local animal hospital,” she said.
The vet's office called that afternoon and said she was deteriorating. Three hours later, Stonehouse made the decision to put Reese down.
Her veterinarian believes Reese died from a massive overdose. He said the cat's symptoms were similar to alcohol poisoning.
Dr. Simon Kirk, an emergency veterinarian, said, “Sometimes there's ingredients in the sprays that allow the product to apply to the fur, and then it evaporates, like an acetone or an alcohol, so the cat might actually be having some reaction to that.”
Kirk, who didn’t treat Reese, said he's never seen a cat die from flea spay toxicity, but says pet owners often use too much.
"They use a dose for a cat that's heavier, or put two doses on by mistake," Kirk said.
Stonehouse said the directions weren't clear, so she used enough to soak Reese's fur. She said she used the spray because it was convenient and cheaper than a trip to the vet.
Now, she advises other pet owners, "It's so more worth it to go the vet, so you know its safe, and then you don't have to go through the trauma of losing a part of your family."
Kirk said the symptoms of overdose include drooling a lot, having muscle spasms, twitching ears or rippling skin.
Like the vets that Stonehouse called, he recommends bathing the pet immediately and get them to a vet. In a lot of cases, the animals survive if treated quickly.
In a statement, Hartz Mountain said the ingredients in this product were approved by the EPA and said there’s no alcohol in it.
The statement also warned customers to follow the directions exactly."
Another example of the blatant disregard and callous response from this heartless company Hartz Mountain Corporation who is owned by Sumitomo Corporation of America (based in Japan) whose products regularly harm, maim and kill innocent animals.
Again, if you unknowingly poison your animal by using an OTC flea & tick remedy please rinse your animal IMMEDIATELY with gentle dish soap (As it is used to clean animals after oil spills..) and mild water. Take your animal to the vet for proper care as the condition can rapidly deteriorate and lead to the DEATH OF YOUR PET.
The original story can be read HERE.
"Chili, N.Y.) -- Veterinarians warn pet owners to be careful using over-the-counter flea and tick sprays on their animals.
Valerie Stonehouse, of Chili, used Hartz Ultra-Guard Plus flea and tick spray, an over-the-counter on her six-month-old cat Reese.
“On Tuesday morning, we got up, and the cat was completely lethargic,” she said.
Stonehouse called several local veterinarians and described Reese's symptoms.
“They told us to immediately bathe the cat, get it off of her, and then take her to a local animal hospital,” she said.
The vet's office called that afternoon and said she was deteriorating. Three hours later, Stonehouse made the decision to put Reese down.
Her veterinarian believes Reese died from a massive overdose. He said the cat's symptoms were similar to alcohol poisoning.
Dr. Simon Kirk, an emergency veterinarian, said, “Sometimes there's ingredients in the sprays that allow the product to apply to the fur, and then it evaporates, like an acetone or an alcohol, so the cat might actually be having some reaction to that.”
Kirk, who didn’t treat Reese, said he's never seen a cat die from flea spay toxicity, but says pet owners often use too much.
"They use a dose for a cat that's heavier, or put two doses on by mistake," Kirk said.
Stonehouse said the directions weren't clear, so she used enough to soak Reese's fur. She said she used the spray because it was convenient and cheaper than a trip to the vet.
Now, she advises other pet owners, "It's so more worth it to go the vet, so you know its safe, and then you don't have to go through the trauma of losing a part of your family."
Kirk said the symptoms of overdose include drooling a lot, having muscle spasms, twitching ears or rippling skin.
Like the vets that Stonehouse called, he recommends bathing the pet immediately and get them to a vet. In a lot of cases, the animals survive if treated quickly.
In a statement, Hartz Mountain said the ingredients in this product were approved by the EPA and said there’s no alcohol in it.
The statement also warned customers to follow the directions exactly."
Another example of the blatant disregard and callous response from this heartless company Hartz Mountain Corporation who is owned by Sumitomo Corporation of America (based in Japan) whose products regularly harm, maim and kill innocent animals.
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