Greyhound Reaction to Flea Collars

Greyhounds are particularly sensitive to the toxins in flea collars and other pesticide agents. If you have been using a flea collar on your greyhound, you should discontinue its use immediately, as it can kill your pet. The only safe flea control products for a greyhound are ones that contain Pyrethrin and Pyrethrinin as the main active ingredients.

  1. Hypersalivation

    • Speak to your veterinarian if you have been using a flea collar on your greyhound and notice an increase in drooling at the mouth. This is a common symptom associated with flea collar or other pesticide toxicity in greyhounds.

    Vomiting &Diarrhea

    • Remove your greyhound's flea collar, and call your veterinarian immediately if she has suddenly started vomiting or is having frequent episodes of diarrhea after wearing a flea collar. It is likely that she is suffering from chemical toxicity and may need to be treated with intravenous fluids.

    Constricted or Enlarged Pupils

    • Call your veterinarian right away if you notice that your greyhound has enlarged or constricted pupils. These can be signs of toxemia that must be treated immediately.

    Depression

    • Speak to your veterinarian if your greyhound becomes listless and disinterested in her normal activities shortly after wearing a flea collar. She may have chemical toxemia.

    Labored Breathing or Bracycardia

    • Call your vet if you notice that your greyhound seems to be having trouble breathing or experiences a slowed heart rate up to three days after wearing a flea collar. Dyspnea (labored breathing) and bracycardia (slow heart rate) are two common signs of pesticide toxicity and could lead to death if not treated promptly.

    Muscle Tremors

    • Remove your dog's flea collar, and call your vet if you notice that your greyhound is experiencing muscle tremors or trouble moving normally. He may be suffering from a nerve disorder caused by pesticide toxicity.

    Seizures

    • Take your greyhound to an animal hospital or your local veterinarian if she experiences a seizure. Symptoms of a seizure can include collapsing, thrashing of the legs, paddling of the feet, drooling or foaming at the mouth, teeth gnashing, growling, barking, shaking, biting or drawing the head in one direction.