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The FDA is alerting pet owners and veterinarians of the potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats when treated with flea and tick drugs that are in the isoxazoline class,...
One brand, in particular, Hartz, has consistently been under fire for the rate at which its toxic products lead to animal deaths. A post circulating Facebook this past week told a chilling story of warning.
The article claims that Hartz brand flea and tick products are harmful to pets and should be removed from store shelves. (I used their products on my cat for years with no problem. I don't...
Is It Safe to Reapply a Flea Treatment Early? If you’re finding fleas on your pet even after their topical flea treatment, you might be tempted to reapply it early. But this solution is not recommended, as it can lead to an overdose.
Tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP) is a chemical commonly used in pet products to kill fleas and ticks. TCVP kills these pests, but also may be extremely dangerous for pets and their owners, especially young children and pregnant women. Thousands of pets have been harmed by this pesticide.
If you think your dog is having toxic side effects from the ingestion or absorption of pyrethrins, pyrethroids, or isoxazolines, call your veterinarian, ASPCA Poison Control, or the Pet Poison Helpline immediately for potentially life-saving treatment advice.
Prevention of flea and tick medicine poisoning in cats (permethrin toxicity) is key when it comes to avoiding an emergency with your cat. It’s critical to remember: Never put a dog flea and tick medication product on a cat. Always follow the product recommendations for dosing.
On Amazon, 55 percent of the reviews of Hartz Ultraguard Flea & Tick Drops for dogs are just 1 star and rife with warnings to other consumers. In 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) did conduct an investigation of the effects of the chemicals in several
Answer: Yes, Hartz flea and tick collars can interact with other medications or treatments, leading to adverse reactions in pets. It’s important to inform your veterinarian of any medications or treatments your pet is receiving before using a flea and tick collar.
CBC Marketplace has discovered that more than 2,000 animals are reported to have died in North America since 2008 as a result of exposure to flea and tick treatment products, which can contain...