Flea Control Product Poisoning | PetMD
http://www.petmd.com/cat/emergency/poisoning-toxicity/e_ct_flea_control_product_poisoning
The most important way to prevent overdose is to read the label and follow the directions: how much, how often, and how to apply it on the cat. If you cannot find this information on the label, do not use the product. Make sure the product is labeled for cats; you can NOT substitute with dog products.
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This article has some tips on how to get rid of fleas on a senior cat without using chemicals. In my opinion, this is time consuming and unlikely to be as effective as using a good quality, safe flea control product. However, if you are really against using flea control products, then these tips will help you (slowly, painfully) get rid of a flea infestation.
http://www.ehow.com/how_7676115_flea-control-senior-cats.html
Fleas are a necessary evil you have to battle at some point during your pet ownership. If your cat has fleas, immediate treatment is necessary to keep your cat healthy and happy.
I'm glad this product isn't sold in Australia - it seems there are a lot of people having issues. Best to steer clear of all products containing pyrethroid when using flea control for cats.
http://www.hartzvictims.org/2010/12/18/i-wish-i-read-this-blog-before-giving-my-poor-cats-hartz-flea-control/
This whole experience has been extremely stressful and emotional. I am very lucky that both my cats are alive but I am worried about the effect this might have on them long term.
This is a pretty good overview of the different flea control medications available for your dog.
http://www.frontlinefordogsdigg.com/how-to-choose-the-best-flea-medicine-for-your-dog/
Developments in topical flea products now allow pet owners to choose from a wide range of flea medicines for dogs that are affordable and work as promised. These are a far cry from the flea dust, strong flea dips and other methods we’ve used for years in an attempt to protect canines from the discomfort and health risks posed by flea bites.
Treating and repelling fleas on your puppy will be ineffective if you do not eliminate the pests from your home. A vacuum is effective for removing eggs and larvae from carpet. Be sure to throw away the vacuum bag once you have finished. Launder all bedding and linens in areas where the puppy has had access. These steps will keep your puppy from being reinfected after treatment.
Worried that fleas in your area are resistant to imidacloprid? Maybe there is another reason.
http://www.pctonline.com/pct-121510-after-a-decade-of-use-fleas-still-victim-to-imidacloprid.aspx
There is no evidence that fleas have developed resistance to imidacloprid, even after more than a decade of use around the world, according to a study published online in Medical and Veterinary Entomology last week.
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Using natural remedies for flea control is an exercise in frustration, voodoo and ineffectiveness, but if you are into that sort of thing then these tips might be helpful for you.
http://www.dailypuppy.com/articles/natural-remedies-for-flea-control/4c7231ee-bdb3-81cc-e5c8-47ab3d727bfa
The challenge of controlling your pet’s fleas becomes even more difficult for pet owners looking to avoid treating their pets with harsh chemicals. However, you can employ a number of ways to prevent fleas while still using natural ingredients.
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Is it safe to use Advantage, Frontline or Revolution during pregnancy? Probably, but to be safe I would get your significant other to apply the medication, and avoid contact with the pet until the product was dry.
An important reminder - owning a dog is much more than the cost of a puppy. Aside from dog food, health checks, and flea control, you need to think about emergency care. How much you spend on your first year can be a lot more than you might think!
http://www.hanswer.com/about-how-much-a-year-do-you-spend-on-dog-related-maintenance-fees-annually/
We know what health checks and regular meds will cost, vaccinations, worming etc, it is the emergencies that take the money.
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Our findings indicate that exposure to fipronil can pose a risk for mild, temporary health effects in various body systems. Precautionary actions should be reinforced to prevent fipronil exposure to product users.
