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Stacy55 · 07-14-2010, 02:16 PM

Yesterday I found a tick on Baron and didn't want to risk anything, so I ran to the nearest vet to get it removed. The vet recommended Vectra 3-D. It was $84 but I was in panic mode at that time and ignorantly agreed to get it. I went home and read previous forums that contained frightening stories about it. So I decided to go back to the vet today to ask if I can get a refund or perhaps another medication. The receptionist stalled time and kept questioning me about what exactly I heard about Vectra and I explained to her the stories, how it's a fairly new medication, and how it's just too much for my yorkie. 10 minutes later, she tells me that the vet says it's the safest medication out there and left the medication on the counter... :/ I don't know if i should just try it out or toss it out. Or go back and try asking to get another product.

orlnurse · 07-14-2010, 06:00 PM

They should take it back if its unopened. I also was ignorant about Vectra when the vet prescribed it and used the product. I was still finding ticks on Max after using it. They refunded me the money since it obviously not working.

Ladymom · 07-14-2010, 06:30 PM

Stick to your guns! Insist that they either refund your money or exchange the Vectra for Advantix. Vectra 3D is manufactured exclusively for Banfield by Hartz. They have a financial stake in pushing their own products. Hartz has a terrible reputation.

HartzVictims.org - One More Victim is One Too Many

BabyGirl Rosie · 07-14-2010, 07:32 PM

I agree with Ladymom. Advantix works great for my Rosie. They should take it back without questions but we all know how that goes. Is this your regular vet?

Stacy55 · 07-14-2010, 07:43 PM

Thanks everyone, yeah, I'm going to go back tomorrow. This isn't my regular vet :/ and the the product is unopened with the receipt

orlnurse · 07-15-2010, 05:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ladymom

Stick to your guns! Insist that they either refund your money or exchange the Vectra for Advantix. Vectra 3D is manufactured exclusively for Banfield by Hartz. They have a financial stake in pushing their own products. Hartz has a terrible reputation.

HartzVictims.org - One More Victim is One Too Many

Yes, it was Banfield that prescribed Vectra; needless to say, I don't go there anymore.

07-14-2010, 02:16 PM	#1
Stacy55 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 37	A tick! Vectra 3-D? Yesterday I found a tick on Baron and didn't want to risk anything, so I ran to the nearest vet to get it removed. The vet recommended Vectra 3-D. It was $84 but I was in panic mode at that time and ignorantly agreed to get it. I went home and read previous forums that contained frightening stories about it. So I decided to go back to the vet today to ask if I can get a refund or perhaps another medication. The receptionist stalled time and kept questioning me about what exactly I heard about Vectra and I explained to her the stories, how it's a fairly new medication, and how it's just too much for my yorkie. 10 minutes later, she tells me that the vet says it's the safest medication out there and left the medication on the counter... :/ I don't know if i should just try it out or toss it out. Or go back and try asking to get another product. __________________ Stacy Baron

07-14-2010, 06:00 PM	#2
orlnurse ♥Max & Lily♥ Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Orlando, FL, US Posts: 2,186	They should take it back if its unopened. I also was ignorant about Vectra when the vet prescribed it and used the product. I was still finding ticks on Max after using it. They refunded me the money since it obviously not working. __________________ My little dog - a heartbeat at my feet. ~Edith Wharton Lesley, Maximilian & Lily Rae

07-14-2010, 06:30 PM	#3
Ladymom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,317	Stick to your guns! Insist that they either refund your money or exchange the Vectra for Advantix. Vectra 3D is manufactured exclusively for Banfield by Hartz. They have a financial stake in pushing their own products. Hartz has a terrible reputation. HartzVictims.org - One More Victim is One Too Many __________________ http://www.myladysdogbows.com/ http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref...6213341?ref=nf

07-14-2010, 07:43 PM	#5
Stacy55 Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 37	Thanks everyone, yeah, I'm going to go back tomorrow. This isn't my regular vet :/ and the the product is unopened with the receipt __________________ Stacy Baron

07-14-2010, 07:32 PM	#4
BabyGirl Rosie I ♥ my girls! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: With My Yorkies Posts: 18,980	I agree with Ladymom. Advantix works great for my Rosie. They should take it back without questions but we all know how that goes. Is this your regular vet?