I was a Promeris user for one month

There is a new flea and tick medicine named ‘Promeris’ that has questionable side effects.  I am a user of Promeris for a month, last month.

I am only going to comment on my use which, as I mentioned, began last month.  I placed the drops on 3 of my inside Brittanys as a test.  The Vet admitted I was their first customer to purchase it so was interested in my feedback.

First of all you should know that the opinion I shared with my Vet was not jaundiced in any way.  I had not looked it up on the internet or discussed it with anyone.  I simply purchased it and used it in good faith based on my Vets recommendation.

This is what I shared with my Vets:  

I find that Promeris has a very offensive chemical odor.  I had applied it to my Brittanys while indoors (in my home).  That was a bad idea!  Debbie was not happy with me (as if I knew it would be bad!) and told me not to put it on the dogs when she was around and not in the house again!  The strong odor lingered for several days. 

Secondly, one of my 3 dogs acted ill for about 3 days (Thelma-Liz).  She was lethargic and did not act like she felt well.  Of course we knew it had to be the Promeris since there were no other changes and the dog is closely monitored (by my wife!).  Note: My wife was so concerned that she asked if we shouldn’t take her to the Vet.  Thelma-Liz did finally act well again.

To add fuel to the fire, I received something via email the other day in which someone had problems with Promeris and suggested to do a Google search on it to read about associated problems.  I did and wasn’t happy.  I don’t mind being a guinea pig for new and improved products but this one has a big question mark in my book now that I have researched it a bit.  

I Googled ‘Promeris’ and found some discussion boards with several negative opinions.  Many told stories of vomiting dogs and such.  Some told of its off label use for demodex (red mange) and that it worked well.  One person commented that if your dog licks it, they will vomit and the manufacturer knows this.  Yet another said it caused problems with someone in their house who had asthma.  I will vouch that it is a VERY offensive odor. 

Internet stuff can be misleading and wrong but based on my 2 observations, I have the feeling that where there is smoke, there’s probably at least a little fire.

I’ve got one more month of Promeris remaining and I’m taking it back to my Vet for a credit.

On a positive note, I will admit that I have not seen any fleas or ticks on the 3 dogs.  It does its advertised job but I just don’t know if it’s worth taking a chance.

Give your dog a treat for me!

Dave