Monday, August 23, 2010

Do flea and tick drops containing phenothrin cause neurological or other problems in dogs?

We hear lots about agriculture workers who handle pesticides having palsy, etc., so exactly how safe are chemicals smeared on our dog's skin? Is there a better remedy to keep ticks off? I found one under a month-old repellant collar.

Do flea and tick drops containing phenothrin cause neurological or other problems in dogs?
Thye aren't safe.


I use all natural Orange TKO.


It works and can be used for just about anything. The FDA doesn't monitor the drugs that go Into these so-called flea-n-tick preventions.


I've seen some products that have actually caused death %26amp; suffering.
Reply:Personally, I had a good experience with K9 Advantix. Works for parasites and ticks as well. Saying that, I don't consider any chemicals 100% safe when it comes to my dogs.
Reply:My lab can't have any flea medicine on him that comes in drop forms. They cause him to have seizures, my vet blames my dog is allergic to the ingredients that are in the meds.
Reply:There has been some studies that point to this, yes. Our vets won't even sell revolution or advantix. They say the revolution is the worst for reactions.
Reply:First, the products that the agricultural workers are handling, are much stronger concentrations than that used in dog and cat treatments. Also, I would bet, that the workers weren't using the proper personal protection equipment required while handling the products. After time most people who handle pesticides get lazy and don't follow safety procedures.





Also, the animals physiology is different than that of a human. You and I can eat tuns of grapes and chocolate without an issue, but give it to a dog, and they will die a painful death. That is why some product that are dangerous for us are harmless to them.


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