dee lee Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I just went to do my yearly Proban restocking, in anticipation of holidaying in a tick area, & my usual vet informed that it is no longer available ! When I asked why he replied, rather testily, that too many animals had been poisoned. He offered to spray Honey with Frontline on Friday (she had just been bathed) as that was all he could recommend. So I called the other vet where I have bought it before & they hadnt heard anything about that. Proban is the best option for us -we have looked at them all & discounted all others for various reasons- so I went & bought some from them. Can anyone in the know shed any light on this? Is it no longer available due to being to toxic? Or is my vet just making a personal call? (which is fine, I'd just rather he be honest) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OSoSwift Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I know that it can cause some issues from toxicity, but hadn't heard of animals being poisoned when used correctly. Hmmmmm interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowstarin Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I know that it can cause some issues from toxicity, but hadn't heard of animals being poisoned when used correctly. Hmmmmm interesting It has officially been withdrawn from sale and manufacture since August 2011. Due to toxicity issues. It has ceased registration in australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 Aw crap. With a cat & a waterloving long haired dog, I don't know of anything else that will suit us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 More information in this thread Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oakway Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It has been withdrawn from the market because the company can not source one of the products used in its manufacture. I do not think a product that has been used for as long as this product has been by vets, the dog and cat people is likey to causing a toxic reaction in animals after all this time. It MAY have caused a toxic reaction if not used in accodance with the directions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Everythings Shiny Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Deelee - my workplace has one bottle of the green proban left in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fordogs Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Check around and I am sure that you find a vet that still has some left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teebs Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 Mine at work went out of date and had to chuck it. Never sold any of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee lee Posted December 21, 2011 Author Share Posted December 21, 2011 Thanks for that information. I'm glad it's the ingredient rather than the toxicity. ES, I was able to get about 20 tablets from my old vet thankfully. I figured since we have used it with no issues for the last 2 years it would be safe again. What a complete pain though. I was quite happy using it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luvsdogs Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I bought a bottle a couple of years ago & never had a reason to use it. It went out of date the end of Nov. I've always been paranoid about taking my dogs to a tick area & at the time it was the only thing the vet recommended I use if needed. It's about time there was something made to help eradicate the pesky creatures or something like there is for heart worm prevention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smooch Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 (edited) Just found this. http://www.myshopping.com.au/PT--272_Proban_Tablets__fs_s122075_e__ Just checked and they are all out of stock. Edited December 21, 2011 by smooch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alyosha Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 It hasn't been deregistered for toxicity issues, it is still registered: http://services.apvma.gov.au/PubcrisWebClient/search.do;jsessionid=kBxnTykHjbHXqZsV5nxLc4xBRTvpyGr8tJ1tTjnPF1CJWpzlywTv!1534907726 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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