The problem is Hartz Advanced Care flea and tick drops for cats.

Hartz Mountain Corp manufactures a product known as "Flea & Tick Drops Plus," an anti-flea remedy which is applied to the animal's back, like Frontline or Advantage. The difference is that Frontline and Advantage use a much newer chemical, which DOES NOT HURT the animal. Hartz uses phenothrin which --- according to my vet --- has been around for 50 years, is not nearly as effective, and can be toxic. Cats apparently are much more likely to be sensitive than dogs.

After using this product cats may show the following symptoms; go into convulsions, become dizzy, uncoordinated and having trouble walking and loose weight if used over a prolonged time...

This is far from isolated. 1000's of cat owners purchase this over the counter product without knowing the risks. Many others find out to late...

Personally I have two cats. I had to put one to sleep after using the Harts Flea & Tic dip. (I didn't know not to use the product at the time) He became so ill from the toxic poison in the product, which I applied to my cat for fleas as per the instructions on the label... little I knew 3 weeks later I would be cremating my best friend of 14 years..

What is shameful is the way Hartz covered up the problem, and rather than fixing it, or making the public aware that this toxic may be harmful to your cat... they were more interested in hiding it from the public.. registering domain names that could out them, or allow individuals to post the truth online.. e.g. www.HartzKills.com or www.HartzSucks.com

Sign the Petition Against Hartz Mountain Corp.
& Retailers carrying Hartz brand topical flea & tick products

Heads up People : The EPA is investigating problems with Hartz Flea & Tic Drip Plus.

Additional Info:

If your cat has had some of the same symptoms described here after using the Hartz product, contact your veterinarian, or call Hartz at 1-800-275-1414 or the Animal Poison Control Center at 1-800-548-2423 (There is a $30.00 charge for this service.)

Spay or Neuter your pet.. they will be healthier and live longer because of it..

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This site is dedicated in Loving Memory to Tigger, my best friend of 14 years...

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