kickchick2000 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I applied some K9 Advantix to Milky Way this evening. Since the application I've been noticing some odd behaviors, restlessness, and now he is acting like his back left leg isn't working. I did a quick search to see if this is a side effect and I came up with tons of people reporting similar symptoms. How can I get this stuff off him??? If the behavior continues I'm calling the E-vets. * I've used this product in the past without issue. This was a new batch. Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gracegirl Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) Bath? Maybe with mild dish soap? I have no idea or any solid advice but I wish you the best. Scary! Edited October 31, 2010 by gracegirl Quote Poppy the lurcher 11/24/23 Gabby the Airedale 7/1/18 Forever missing Grace (RT's Grace), Fenway (not registered, def a greyhound), Jackson (airedale terrier, honorary greyhound), and Tessie (PK's Cat Island) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I would give a bath ASAP to get any that hasn't been absorbed, off. Other than that, I don't know what to tell you. You can call poison control. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I'd bathe him in Dawn. It pretty much strips everything off and won't hurt him. They probably have it at the 7 -11 (for an arm and a leg, but not an issue in the big picture). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kickchick2000 Posted October 31, 2010 Author Share Posted October 31, 2010 DH was searching the net on the other computer while I was typing my post , he found the dawn suggestion too. I just got back in from rinsing him off outside with dawn soap and water. He was an angel for the hose, he knew something was up as mommy was panicking and we were outside at 12:30am in the dark getting a bath. The reaction was with the leg that he scratched his back where the meds were at. He was standing just fine for the bath and had no issues putting weight on his leg. I'll be keeping an eye on him all night and we will be calling our vet first thing in the AM. If anything changes or he gets worse we are off to the E-vet, I've already got their number programmed in my phone. Quote Alicia and Foster Yoshi ( pit bull) Always in my heart: WV's Milky Way 6/25/2000- 4/22/2013, Hank ( St Bernard/Boxer) ???? - 10/3/2017 and Sweet Pea (English bulldog) 2004 - 6/19/2019 www.etsy.com/your/shops/MuttStuffnc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Here's to an uneventful night. Milky Way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest snakes Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 (edited) The dawn sounds like a good idea. I know three of mine (All at different times) all got back leg twitches ro sporadic spasms, i found it depended where the frontline/advatix was applied. Good Luck! Definatly keep the packaging just in case of worst scenario! Edited October 31, 2010 by snakes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeorgeofNE Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 I hope he's OK today--FYI, for anyone with cats in the house--my vet won't prescribe Advantix because the stuff is basically toxic to cats and since my cat is constantly touching George and his bed, she feels the risk is too high. Quote Susan, Hamish, Mister Bigglesworth and Nikita Stanislav. Missing Ming, George, and Buck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesiRayMom Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Hope all is well this morning!!! Quote Blessed is the person who has earned the love of an old dog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Houndtime Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Our John E had adverse reactions to Advantix. At the time, our vet said that he was the only one. The adoption group director told me; anything that isn't safe for cats, should not be safe for greyhounds. As time went by, I found out from websites and other postings, there are many dogs who have been re-active to Advantix. I hope your dog is feeling better today. Quote Irene Ullmann w/Flying Odin and Mama Mia in Lower Delaware Angels Brandy, John E, American Idol, Paul, Fuzzy and Shine Handcrafted Greyhound and Custom Clocks http://www.houndtime.com Zoom Doggies-Racing Coats for Racing Greyhounds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Energy11 Posted October 31, 2010 Share Posted October 31, 2010 Sorry to hear about the bad reaction!! When I worked at the vet in Florida, the Bayer Rep (Advantix) came to do a presentation on the stuff. I told her I had heard it wasn't safe for Greyhounds, and her remark made me leave the room! .... "Well, it is tested on greyhounds!" .... I had also heard from the head of the adoption group in Florida, that it wasn't recommended for greyhounds. I really don't like any of the "spot ons", BUT, that being said, Advantage and Frontline are basically tried and true, so if I did use "spot ons", I'd use these. Hope your baby feels better ... SOON!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Profgumby Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 (edited) Looks to me like we aren't even going to try Advantix! Hope Milky Way feels better real soon! Edited November 3, 2010 by Profgumby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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