Anonymous
map-marker Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Ceva Animal Health Vectra 3D Flea Control Review

My Maltipoo had a very bad reaction to Vectra 3d. Running back and forth, couldn't get comfortable. Very restless. Very itchy on skin. Drinking lots of water. Lethargic and not herself. Could hardly walk up stairs and couldn't jump on sofa or bed like she normally did. Yelping when we picked her up. This product is not safe. Why is this product on the market?
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Anonymous
map-marker Bel Air, Maryland

Chemical burns with Vectra 3D for dogs

My vet used to have Frontline available at their office. Several years ago they changed to Vectra.

I tried it on both of our Golden Retrievers. Abby was fine with it and experienced no side effects. Kali immediately showed signs of skin burns, so when I called the vet, he said he'd never seen that in other clients' dogs. I stopped using it on Kali and Abby because I also noticed that Abby was getting ticks on her and that had never happened with Frontline.

Switched back to Frontline: happy dogs, happy humans. Fast forward to January 2016: we adopted a rescue, Cookie, took her to our vet and needed a flea and tick med. I thought it's been a few years, maybe the company has changed its formula of Vectra so I gave it another chance. I asked the vet again if dogs were experiencing chemical burns and his answer again was no.

The first dose was fine. Second dose......poor Cookie. Burn along her entire back where the Vectra was applied. I am currently back to Frontline and looking for another less toxic alternative to these horrible chemicals.

Any recommendations will be appreciated. Has anyone had any luck with essential oils?

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Loss:
$180
Cons:
  • Chemical burns and dogs still had ticks
  • Burns
Reason of review:
Horrible side effects from product

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution

2 comments
Guest

Do trifexis it's a pill

Guest

i got suckered in to using vectra also. its been two weeks and he was more fleas then he started with.

i went to the vet today and they said that is because its just setting up a barrier and after several more doses they will be gone. i never had that problem with frontline.

so im not using vectra ever again its ***. im not being an *** i live in nebraska and love my yourkie.

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Anonymous
map-marker Douglas, Isle Of Man

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from Douglas, Isle Of Man

After using frontline on my miniature schnauzer i was advised to switch to vectra 3d to cover all variants of parasites by my vet . Around half an hour after applying it she bacame restless and wouldnt settle down . Every time she tried to relax she quickly started to panic. I pit up with her behaviour for about an hour then made the connection to the vectra and immediately showered her to get rid of any excess . All night she was restless and the next day and night . Her biggest problem on the second day was her tail , it became like it wasnt her tail and she kept attacking it . I wont ever use this again and i will be advising my vet about this .
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Guest

My dog had similar reaction of trying to *** his behind after application of vector3D. Worse yet, he exhibited sudden behavior change where he became highly aggressive displaying vicious behavior and growling at me which Is described as the side effect 'anxiety' on vector 3D package.

Guest

my dog has the same reaction.what can i do to help him?i bathed him ten hours after and now a day later he still suffers of panic

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Anonymous
map-marker Whiteland, Indiana

Vectra 3d

I applied this product on our Jack Russell and the next day pulled 9 ticks off. Every day that month I pulled off between 5-8 ticks off of her.This product is ***! I tried to get my money back from the vet and they refused. I am very upset that I am out $51.00 for something that made my dog miserable.I would advise everyone never to put this product on their dogs. I asked a couple other vets about this product and they informed me that they refused to sell it to their clients due to the fact that it doesn't work .I am requesting that this company refund my money in full.
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Loss:
$51
Cons:
  • Didnt work
Reason of review:
Bad quality

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Anonymous
map-marker North Platte, Nebraska

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from North Platte, Nebraska

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from North Platte, Nebraska
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December 17th 2015 we gave our Doberman a dose of Vectra and we noticed on December 18th that she was acting weird and had diarrhea is starting to lose hair on her back and whining all the time not real happy and wonder why a *** product that hurts dogs is still on the market

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Guest

Your pet had an allergic reaction to the medication. Pets can have an allergic reaction to anything, even something natural.

Just because a pet has an allergic reaction, doesn't mean that it is a bad product. It just means that specific pet is sensitive/allergic to the ingredients, therefore they should get a prevention in the future that doesn't have any of the same ingredients.

Humans have allergic reactions to medications all the time, I know I am allergic to at least 10 different medications, mostly antibiotics. But that doesn't mean that they are bad medications & it doesn't mean everyone will react to them.

In fact, a few of the medications that I'm allergic to, only 1% of people are allergic to it. I also had an allergic reaction to the steroid injection they give you for allergic reactions.

Guest

this product should be taken off the market and the company should return all money to dog owners who had problems including the vet bills etc

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Cathryne Bem
map-marker Parkersburg, West Virginia

Ceva Animal Health Flea Control Review

I bought a single dose for my dog in preparation for our Florida trip. I applied on March 3, left March 9, got back on the 20th and he has fleas! Did not have them before we left. He still picked them up with the medication on!
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Anonymous
map-marker Elkhart, Indiana

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from Elkhart, Indiana

We have a 3 year old schichon, cutest teddy bear dog you ever did see! We gave him vectra 3D in July of 2015, immediately he began panicking around our home, hiding, itching, crying.

It was the scariest thing I've seen. We called the vet and they said that's just the reaction and if he doesn't stop to call tomorrow. Well it didn't stop, it progressed. The vet told me to wash him in dawn and see if it helps.

It didn't. I called the poison control center for animals and they guided me into putting viatamin e oil on his irritated spots. As well as Benadryl. It helped for a few hours.

I requested speaking with my vet, I was extremely upset that they even offer this product after doing my research! So over the next few months it got worse, he started loosing his hair evetywhere, went bald, itched so badly, he still spends 90% of his time itching himself. And now he's officially blind. We decided today to lay him down.

It's no longer fair to watch him suffer..I would love to help anyone to prevent them from using this product! Please don't!

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I am so sorry

Anonymous
map-marker Holly Springs, North Carolina

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from Holly Springs, North Carolina

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I normally use Frontline. .it's always worked well...the vet I went to did not carry it, and suggested this product for my 9 week old puppy. As soon as it was applied, within 10 minutes. ..all the crazy itching and restless behavior as described above. I used believe it or not Dawn dishwashing liquid to remove it...thank goodness he seems to be ok now....DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT. ...I will certainly not and wait on the frontline...which has always worked well with zero issues for my german shepherds
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Guest

First, it shouldn't be used on puppies that young ...don't know what dawn would do since it is absorbed into the skin. Maybe would be able to remove some of the product if washed immediately after application.

My Lhasa developed tremors that were noted along her spine and she will be evaluated by the vet tomorrow . No other symptoms but I will definitely go back to advantix

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The package says it's safe for puppies 7 weeks and older. I hope your little one was ok

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Anonymous
map-marker Clearwater, Florida

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from Clearwater, Florida

My dog was switched to vectra terrible reaction now has bald spots everywhere
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My dog a shu-toy poodle mix. I put vevtra 3-d on him.

My baby became very ill. Shaking, running around on circles,restless. I had to stay up all nite with him. I swear to God I WILL NEVER EVER USE VECTRA 3-D AGAIN.

I ADVICE YOU, if U LOVE YOUR BABY (CAT OR DOG) dont use this ***.you will regret it. I LOVE MY BABY TO MUCH TO HAVE HIM GO THROUGH THIS AGAIN

Anonymous

Vector caused grand mal seizure in greyhound

Our 4 year old greyhound was acting agitated and restless for 2 hours after application and had a grand mal seizure 5 hours later. We had used Frontline for years with no side effects. After getting on line, we have see MANY negative reactions to Vectra. We will never use this skin application again for fleas or tics. After 2 vets examined her, and blood work came back, the Vectra was the only thing found to be different. After 4-5 days, she is back to normal. NEVER USE THIS ON YOUR DOG
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Anonymous
map-marker Brooklyn, New York

Ceva Animal Health Flea Control Review

My daughter's more got severely burned from this product from shoulders down her spine to rump...she is shaky and keeps kicking her back left leg out the abruptly sits..acts likes she's uncomfortable and in pain...
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Anonymous
map-marker Carmel, Indiana

Schnauzer sick for days and not recovering

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Our son and his wife have a 5 year old white Miniature Schnauzer. Their vet sold them Vectra 3D and for 4 days they have been traveling back and forth to the vet because he could not walk, stand, and very sick. Upon their vet calling other vets, they have been told that their have been dogs die and become very ill with this product, especially white small dogs. He is not drinking and almost acts like he is in pain. They have bathed him several times and concerned that he is dying. Do not take the risk with using this product.
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$1000
Cons:
  • Vomiting
Reason of review:
Bad quality

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Anonymous
map-marker Riverview, Florida

THREW IT OUT

AFTER READING ALL THE REVIEWS AND EXPERIENCEING ALMOST SOME OF THE SAME ITCHING I FINALLY THEW OUT THE PRODUCT THEY ARE BACK BOOKED AT VECTRA SO I GUESS THE PRODUCT WILL BE TAKEN OFF THE SHELF TERRIBLE PRODUCT I HAVE NEVER SEEN MY DOG ROLL AROUND FOR 2 WEEKS AFTER APPLICATION LIKE THAT IF YOU HAVE THIS PRODUCT THOW IT OUT! WE ALL LOVE OUR DOGS, DONT TAKE A CHANCE AND USE THIS PRODUCT (VECTRA 3D FOR DOGS) I CANT STRESS ENOUGH - GET RID OF THIS POISON .
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| map-marker Huntley, Illinois

Ceva Animal Health Flea Control Review

My 3 month old pup is acting very similar to most of the reviews. Vet suggested benedryl but did not work. He prescribed him another antihistamine and does not seem to work. He yelps like he is being bitten around his tail area. Is there anything I can do for him to make it stop ?
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Kaedan Flz
map-marker Mansfield, Ohio

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from Mansfield, Ohio

Ceva Animal Health - Flea Control Review from Mansfield, Ohio
Your flea drops really stink. Awful medicine and I'm going to do something about this. My dog has had 2 doses and this is the end result. I want reimbursed for the pack i bought and now tomorrow will be the 3rd vet visit that u want ALL MY MONEY BACK. YOUR SICK FLEA DROPS. MAD THAT MY VET SOLD TO ME TOO. Alli of a sudden this year they sell me this kind. I wondered about it but trusted because came from my vet. T dig has been miserable. I'm more than mad.
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