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Hi all,
One of our dogs, a 2.5yr old mixed breed, has started exhibiting head tremors that only last for about 30 seconds and he snaps out of it when we call his name. He is 100% fine in himself, and doesn't seem disoriented by them, but this is the third occasion that we've caught these tremors and it's getting concerning now.
The only thing that has changed in recent months is the flea/tick prevention, as we previously used a spot on with no issues. We started using Simparica chewable tablets alongside Milpro wormer, for both of our dogs.
They were prescribed by the vets and each dog has different dosage based on their weight.
He had his most recent dose 3 days ago and we saw tremors today.
Here is a video that shows the type of tremor we're seeing as we haven't been able to catch it on camera as they are such short episodes:
I didn't even consider the flea/tick prevention until I saw the brand name Simparica in the comments of this video, and after reading the leaflet a bit closer, tremors and other neurological issues are listed as a rare side effect...
I will be taking him to the vets and ceasing the use of Simparica to see if this makes a difference, but I just wanted to find out if anyone has had a similar experience with their dogs?
Thanks in advance![Smile :) :)](data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7)
One of our dogs, a 2.5yr old mixed breed, has started exhibiting head tremors that only last for about 30 seconds and he snaps out of it when we call his name. He is 100% fine in himself, and doesn't seem disoriented by them, but this is the third occasion that we've caught these tremors and it's getting concerning now.
The only thing that has changed in recent months is the flea/tick prevention, as we previously used a spot on with no issues. We started using Simparica chewable tablets alongside Milpro wormer, for both of our dogs.
They were prescribed by the vets and each dog has different dosage based on their weight.
He had his most recent dose 3 days ago and we saw tremors today.
Here is a video that shows the type of tremor we're seeing as we haven't been able to catch it on camera as they are such short episodes:
I didn't even consider the flea/tick prevention until I saw the brand name Simparica in the comments of this video, and after reading the leaflet a bit closer, tremors and other neurological issues are listed as a rare side effect...
I will be taking him to the vets and ceasing the use of Simparica to see if this makes a difference, but I just wanted to find out if anyone has had a similar experience with their dogs?
Thanks in advance