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If these pests do attach themselves, recommend to clients non-toxic flea shampoos and combs, or specially-designed tick removal tools, to get rid of them. If your client’s pet’s are not prone to fleas, or they do not live in a tick-infested area, there is no reason to give them flea and tick medications as preventatives. Also, I am currently part of a privately-convened expert committee that has completed a nationwide survey on this topic - the report should be issued this year. Ioxazoline drugs now carry a warning on their labels in both the U.S. Thankfully, the puppy fully recovered after ten hours without needing any treatment. About 24 hours after being administered fluralaner, she exhibited generalized ataxia, muscle twitching or jerks, tremors of the head and body, and oral dysphagia (difficulty or discomfort when swallowing). More recently, however, a suspected transient neurotoxicity was reported in a seven-month-old female Danish spaniel (Kooikerhondje) puppy. Reported side effects include excessive bleeding and hemolysis. When initially designed and synthesized by Dupont Pharmaceuticals, the purpose of the isoxazoline class of pesticides was to inhibit the activation of coagulation factor X activity. Adverse reactions to these compounds appear to affect animals randomly, although those with certain chronic diseases, the young and elderly, and animals that are immune-compromised or have the genetic mutation of the MDR1 gene are at higher risk. They are now widely used around the world. The isoxazoline class encompasses a group of azolyl phenyl chemical compounds originally developed as parasiticides about 20 years ago. What you should know about isoxazoline drugs
The FDA updated their release on Apto include another recently-approved product in the isoxazoline class - namely, Revolution Plus (selamectin and sarolaner topical solution).
The warning applies to medications in the isoxazoline class - specifically, NexGard (afoxalaner), Bravecto (fluralaner), Simparica (sarolaner) and Credelio (lotilaner). Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warned animal caregivers and veterinarians about the risk of serious neurologic events, including seizures, muscle tremors and ataxia, in dogs and cats treated with certain flea and tick medications.
But are you aware of which brands are the most problematic, and why? It’s important to educate yourself about these flea and tick medications - especially those in the isoxazoline class - so you know how to keep your client’s dogs and cats safe. It has been known for a while now that these products can cause serious side effects in some animals. If you’re wary of recommending flea and tick medications to your clients, you’re in good company. Spring is in the air! Did you know that flea and tick medications in the isoxazoline class have been linked to seizures and muscle tremors in dogs and cats? Here’s what you need to know to advise your patients