Not exact matches
Know that your veterinarian is the best source for up - to - date information about
flea control
products and their
safety.
For more information on these
products, consult your veterinarian, as different vets have different opinions about various
flea prevention
products based on experience with efficacy and
safety.
The
safety of Hartz
flea and tick
products is a top priority for Hartz, and our commitment to pet protection is supported by a wealth of facts and information, including the proven low toxicity of Hartz UltraGuard ®
products in the US.
For prevention or treatment of
fleas, we recommend you talk to your veterinarian and obtain a recommendation for a
product that has been extensively tested for
safety and efficacy in cats.
This month, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced new actions to increase the
safety of dozens of spot - on pesticide
products that the EPA regulates for pet
flea - and - tick control.
For
safety, don't use any over-the-counter
flea control
product without talking to your veterinarian first.
Unfortunately, no
flea product is fast - killing enough to kill a
flea before its first bite but pet
safety has been mastered and it is certainly possible to kill
fleas before they can lay eggs.
We encourage you to download the following technical reference guides, which provide outstanding insights about
flea and tick biology, a summary of EPA
safety and approval criteria, summaries and comparative analysis of spot - on
flea and tick
products, as well as scientific discussion about active ingredients.
The National Resources Defense Council, which warned this week of the hazards of
flea and tick collars, has issued a
product guide ranking the
safety of more than 125
flea and tick control
products.
Spot - on
flea and tick
products for dogs and cats have greatly improved the
safety and convenience of controlling external parasites on our pets.
Today, I would like to answer questions about
flea product administration and its
safety.
The wider
safety margin seen with veterinarian - approved
flea products means that they tend to cause less side effects and adverse reactions compared to the over-the-counter «bargain»
products.
Flea products have years of research into
safety and have very strict manufacturing controls and are much safer than all the other whacky advice.
It's important when administering a home remedy for
fleas to pay close attention to
safety and potential toxins, just as much as it is with commercial
flea control
products.
The EPA has been reviewing the
safety of pyrethroid - based
flea products for some time.
For example, a larger retailer may have
flea and tick
products, but the
products don't come with a veterinarian's qualified recommendation for
safety and effectiveness.
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American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals: «
Safety in the Great Outdoors,» «Popular
Flea Products Can Hurt Your Cat,» «Ticks.»
Flea and tick
products must comply with all current
safety standards established to protect the environment, the pet, and people who come in contact with the pet.
Registered
flea products have years of research into
safety and have very strict manufacturing controls.
In addition to treats, foods, and toys, The Dog Stop ® carries a variety of health and
safety products, such
flea treatments calming
products, collars, leashes and other walking tools.
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With the start of
flea and tick season approaching, pet owners are once again wondering about the
safety of topical
flea and tick
products and many have contacted Pet Poison Helpline looking for answers.
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Storeowners need only to consider the range of
products, from reflector vests to
flea control, to appreciate the selling opportunities dog
safety presents.
Be sure to read the label to make sure these
products kill
fleas, as well as how to apply them and
safety warnings.