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A class action lawsuit states that the essential oils present in Sentry Natural Defense flea and tick repellent are toxic to pets.
The Sentry class action lawsuit was filed by Ramona Penikila who says she purchased Sentry Natural Defense for her dog in August 2019 at a Petco in California. Allegedly, she relied on the advertisement that the product was safe for pets.
Penikila claims she read and followed the instruction for use of the product, and applied it to her dog. However, she says that after application, her dog suffered serious hair loss along with abnormal skin irritation and itching. The plaintiff states that she then scrubbed the area where the product was applied, and her dog eventually returned to normal.
According to the Sentry class action lawsuit, advertising that the product is safe for pets is misleading. The Sentry essential oils class action lawsuit says that Penikila was injured because of this false advertising in a number of ways, noting that her dog suffered physical harm from the product.
Additionally, Penikila was allegedly injured because she suffered financial harm. She says that had she known that the advertisement was misleading, she would not have purchased the product.
The flea and tick repellent class action lawsuit states that the Sentry repellent contains essential oils that are not safe for cats and dogs.
Sentry repellent contains peppermint oil, cinnamon oil, lemongrass oil, clove oil, and thyme oil. Penikila says that these oils can be toxic if absorbed through the skin or ingested by pets.
Allegedly, symptoms of essential oil poisoning include “irritation to the skin, vomiting, muscles tremors, and other more serious complications that can lead to organ failure and death.”
To support her claim that essential oils are poisonous to pets, Penikila cites an article posted on the Veterinary Centers of America website, which advises pet owners to never apply concentrated essential oil to their pets, because even a small amount could be harmful. The article reportedly lists essential oils present in the Sentry product as among those harmful to pets.
Allegedly, the maker of Sentry repellent knew that essential oils were poisonous to pets, noting that the company claims its products are “Veterinarian Tested.” However, the class action states that the company does not explain that essential oils are not recommended by veterinarians.
Have you used Sentry flea and tick repellent? Let us know your experience in the comments below.
Penikila is represented by L. Timothy Fisher, Joel D. Smith, Blair E. Reed, and Scott A. Bursor of Bursor & Fisher PA.
The Sentry Flea and Tick Repellent Essential Oils Class Action Lawsuit is Ramona Penikila v. Petiq LLC, Case No. 3:19-cv-05508, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California.
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118 thoughts onSentry Class Action Says Flea Repellent Is Toxic To Pets
Add me please. Bad product!
I had purchased Sentry in April 2019 for my 2 dogs. Put it on my English Mastiff and within days she could not stop scratching her neck. It was so raw. I applied it to my older dog she became very
Ill about 4 wks later. She stopped eating drinking and eventually passed away. I’m not sure the reasons why but she has been pretty healthy up to that point. The vet said it seems like her organs were shutting down and we thought it was just her age but now I’m rethinking that.
Please add me. I purchased Sentry Natural Defense flea and tick repellent to apply to both my fur babies, Lucy and Zeus from Pet smart. I wanted an alternative treatment to giving them the oral medication Triflexis. I had read some alarming reviews on this multi use product. I thought my remedy would be the Sentry Natural Defense flea and tick repellent. That was not to be the case. After applications Lucy and Zeus were rolling on the carpet and trying to scratch at their neck and shoulder areas. This went on for a few days. When I looked at these areas while brushing them Lucy’s neck was raw and red. Little bumps everywhere. I immediately gave them baths and applied polysporin to treat.
This made both of my babies sick , please add me !!
I feel terrible that I put my dog thru this. Add me please
This product make my dog sick
I live in Richmond, Virginia. I purchased a package of Sentry Topical Flea medicine at a local PetsMart for my two small furbabies. When I went to apply the meds, I noticed it had a very strong smell. The offending odor remained noticeable on the pups for several days. They scratched and scratched until their skin was raw. I threw the remaining tubes away and will never ever purchase this product again. It is definitely not “pet friendly.” Please add me to this class action lawsuit.
please add me- have used on both of my dogs – unfourtnately bruno passed away 3 months ago and not my other pup has bladder and bone cancer- not really sure how both my dogs could have cancer within 3 months of eachother but it has been hearbreaking -makes me question all products and food i have fed them over the years
Took the hair off of my dogs neck. Add me pls
Put on my dog 4 day ago now acting odd like he is not knowing his surrounding give him a bath hope it will help
Please add me. Now I know why my dog kept scratching so much.