Many of these contain natural ingredients that
are toxic to fleas but are completely harmless for your pet.
As a result, Advantage should
be toxic to fleas, with minimal toxicity to mammals.
The ideal flea control product contains an insecticide that
is toxic to the flea and safe for your cat and for you.
Not exact matches
While experts and users say that most
flea collars are ineffective or even toxic, they make a very notable exception when it comes to the Seresto Flea and Tick Col
flea collars
are ineffective or even
toxic, they make a very notable exception when it comes
to the Seresto
Flea and Tick Col
Flea and Tick Collar.
By SafBaby Founders Sandra Blum and Samantha Fox Olson Did you know that most
flea and tick collars
are potentially
toxic to both our children and our pets?
Biologists now think they understand why: In laboratory tests, torn bay leaves turned out
to be very
toxic to fleas, researchers reported last week at a meeting of the Animal Behavior Society in Carbondale, Illinois.
Previous lab studies found the compound
toxic to certain species — small rainbow trout and water
fleas — at concentrations that
are expected in the environment.
Three ppt of either metformin or tri-sprintec
was toxic enough
to kill half of her water
fleas, duckweed and snails, she now reports.
Studies indicate that this product
is highly
toxic to fleas and other insects as well.
It
is non-
toxic to the pet but
is toxic on contact
to the
fleas.
The good news
is there
are many natural
flea control alternatives
to help you avoid these
toxic products that can risk your dog's health and even his life.
The Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC) filed a lawsuit in a California Superior Court against 16 retailers and manufacturers of chemical
flea collars (including Hartz, Zodiac, and Bio-Spot) claiming failure
to warn consumers that they
were being exposed
to toxic chemicals.
A mild dishwashing detergent solution will also kill
fleas and
is not
toxic to young puppies.
Additionally, many over-the-counter
flea control products
are highly
toxic to cats and
are labeled as such.
With the incredible health challenges our dog's encounter on a daily basis, from
toxic flea control products and chemically treated lawns from tainted rawhides
to dog foods that lack adequate nutrition, these real threats mean we must take steps
to ensure our puppies grow up
to be healthy adult dogs.
Pyrethrins, while effective against
fleas are TOXIC to cats.
Further, many over-the-counter
flea control products
are highly
toxic to cats and
are labeled as such.
Some
flea treatments used in dogs can
be very
toxic to cats, so always read the package carefully.
Flea products contain
toxic substances and their use should
be minimized
to the extent possible.
Pyrethroids, a class of pesticides that
are proven effective in the control of
fleas and ticks and
are the major components of some leading brands like the Seresto
flea collar,
are very
toxic to feline pets.
There
is an ongoing debate whether the HARTZ UltraGuard
flea and tick collar should
be considered as safe for use for the simple fact that its active ingredient, tetrachlorvinphos, has
been identified as particularly
toxic to the nervous system of dogs and other pets if ingested.
Flea collars contain substances that
are toxic to pests.
Overdoses from
flea and tick products can
be toxic to dogs.
It did get rid of the
fleas quickly but didn't last for a month like it
is supposed
to, and I agree it
's too costly
to use more often and probably
toxic too (
to use more than once per month).
Many of the
flea and tick treatments available today contain
toxic chemicals that can
be hazardous
to pets and
to people.
BUT use extreme caution; many over the counter
flea products
are actually
toxic to cats.
This means that once you expose your animal
to toxic chemicals, including vaccines, drugs and
flea and tick products, his liver and immune system
are compromised, making him more likely
to host parasites once those
flea and tick products wear off.
Unfortunately, most of the
flea control products
are directed at the bothersome adults, and most of these
are toxic chemicals that
are poisonous
to the pet and its person.
It can
be tempting
to use
toxic chemical products
to eliminate
fleas... but it can
be done using natural methods and a little persistence.
An adulticide, such as a topical monthly - use product,
is applied directly
to the pet's skin, where it
is toxic to adult
fleas, providing quick relief.
Use a monthly
flea preventative (Frontline, K9 Advantage, Revolution) instead of
flea collars or sprays, which
are almost always
toxic to both dogs and humans.
For example, any
flea product containing permethrin
is highly
toxic to cats, even if it worked wonders for your dog.
Certain
flea / tick preventatives can
be toxic to cats and others
are not approved for cats or do not have activity against ear mites.
Also feel your rabbit's body regularly for unusual lumps or scabs on the fur or skin, and
fleas (Regular
flea treatments
are toxic to rabbits, so get guidance from your veterinarian).
Several
flea and tick products that
are recommended for canines,
are toxic to cats.
Some people feel that the use of
toxic nerve gasses
is a good enough reason not
to use this option in their efforts
to get rid of
fleas.
Many other types of
flea prevention
are potentially
toxic to your dog and highly
toxic to your cat.
Propoxur can
be highly
toxic to humans so either avoid or take caution when handling a
flea collar that contains this ingredients.
You may want
to choose natural
flea and tick remedies
to avoid harsher chemicals that may
be toxic to your pet.
FleaHex ®
is here
to get your dog off
toxic chemical
flea products that can cause serious side - effects.
Boric acid
is not
toxic to people or animals, but it kills
fleas.
The residue will remain in the carpet and kill
flea larvae, but it
's not
toxic enough
to harm you or your dog.
Its early mission, which still remains today,
was to offer a safe alternative
to toxic substances used in
flea and tick prevention and treatment products, as well as nutritional solutions, foods and supplements for the most common conditions found in dogs and cats.
NEVER use a
flea dip or a
flea collar - these
are toxic to rabbits.
Dips, sprays, and
flea powders
are all
toxic but
flea collars
are a high risk
to toddlers and
to other dogs.
When a
flea collar becomes wet, it
's twice as
toxic to the dog wearing it or
to those mouthing or breathing the vapors from it!
Owners often think the «
flea collar isn't working» and may dip or dust with
flea powder, thus doubling the
toxic chemical risk
to the dog and other pets and / or children.
Natural
flea control products
are generally the safest
to choose
to keep your cat safe from the
toxic effects of carbamates and other dangerous chemicals.
Natural
flea control products
are generally the safest
to choose
to keep your cat safe from the
toxic effects of organochlorines and other dangerous chemicals.
For example, any
flea product containing permethrin
is highly
toxic to cats and should
be avoided!