Fipronil in Frontline Spot On flea treatment only 48% effective
A study published on 5 October this year tells us that 62% of cats treated with fipronil were “still found to be carrying fleas despite treatment”.
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Itchy cats: Don’t give anti-flea treatment first
Because cat fleas are such a predominant feline health issue, there might be a tendency among cat guardians to presume that their cat has fleas when they start scratching themselves because their skin is itchy. The advice is to stop, … Continue reading →
Should I shave my cat to get rid of fleas?
To the question in the title the answer is a resounding No despite the understandable urge to get rid of the habitat within which the flea lives. There are better and more effective methods.
Continue reading →Dog ‘Spot On’ flea treatment packaging needs to be changed to protect cats
The Pet Poison Helpline makes it clear that topical spot-on insecticides for dogs is one of the most common ways to poison a cat. The dog spot-on treatments contain an insecticide which is highly toxic to cats: pyrethrins or pyrethroids. … Continue reading →
The flea spray which poisons cats
A flea spray based upon the naturally occurring insecticide, pyrethrins, is being pulled from supermarket shelves in Australia after adverse reactions by cats. Pyrethrins are poisonous to cats whether they are natural or synthetic. So I find it unwise that … Continue reading →
Company incorrectly packages tick treatment for dogs as a cat flea treatment
In the UK don’t use Armitage Pet Care Flea and Tick Drops. It could kill your cat. Bio-Tech Solutions have admitted that they have packaged ‘flea drops’ (presumed to be a flea spot treatment) incorrectly. In place of the cat … Continue reading →
Alternatives to chemical pesticides to help control fleas and ticks
By Sandy In 2012 the EPA notified manufacturers to make labeling changes to spot on flea and tick products, yet 3 years later….. We see that in spite of a disturbing rise in adverse reactions to these products, most manufacturers have … Continue reading →
Be safe, use veterinary products only
The title to this post does not always apply! In my opinion, you have to exercise a bit of caution and common sense when assuming that veterinary products are safe and the best because vets are in business and that … Continue reading →
Cat Flea Resistance To Flea Treatments
Can cat fleas build up a resistance to flea treatments? In other words can the species that is the cat flea evolve into something slightly different which cannot be killed by current flea treatments (insecticides). The evolutionary process is one … Continue reading →
Advantage II Flea Treatment – Neurological Side Effect
Bayer’s Advantage® II flea treatment for cats contains unlisted inert ingredients that may cause permanent neurological damage to your cat or dog (vetinfo). Advantage® II for cats contains an active ingredient which acts on the nervous system of the flea. … Continue reading →