Apr 27 2009
Flea Season!
Fleas-Fleas Everywhere. How do you know what’s safe?
From our friends at VetLocater.com
On April 16, the EPA issued an announcement that they were intensifying their investigation into its evaluation and closely monitoring the use of topical flea and tick products on pets.
The flea and tick killers under the most intense scrutiny are commonly known as “spot-on” treatments, but all flea and tick products are of interest.
This announcement is in response to the more than “44,000 potential adverse reactions to spot-on flea and tick products reported in 2008.
You can read the full EPA announcement Increased Scrutiny of Flea and Tick Control Products for Pets by clicking on the link in this sentence.
We investigated different sources and websites that are actively discussing this matter. The bottom line is most recommend that you find a veterinarian that you trust your pet’s health to, and follow their recommendations.
We investigated different sources and websites that are actively discussing this matter. The bottom line is most recommend that you find a veterinarian that you trust your pet’s health to, and follow their recommendations.
If you have questions about a flea or tick product or suspect that your pet has had an adverse reaction, please contact your veterinarian immediately. It is always important to read directions carefully and to only use products determined to be safe for the species (dog or cat) you are treating. In particular, cats are very susceptible to poisoning from certain pesticide products.
The Humane Society of the United States has a web page with good information which you can visit by clicking here:
What You Should Know About Flea And Tick ProductsIf you have questions about a flea or tick product or suspect that your pet has had an adverse reaction, please contact your veterinarian immediately. It is always important to read directions carefully and to only use products determined to be safe for the species (dog or cat) you are treating. In particular, cats are very susceptible to poisoning from certain pesticide products.
