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Fipronil in Frontline Spot On flea treatment only 48% effective

PoC avatarPosted on October 7, 2020 by Michael BroadOctober 7, 2020

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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Posted in flea treatments | Tagged Cat Flea Treatment, dog flea treatment, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill | Leave a reply

Itchy cats: Don’t give anti-flea treatment first

PoC avatarPosted on February 15, 2020 by Michael BroadFebruary 15, 2020

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 →

Posted in drugs | Tagged cat drugs, Cat Flea Treatment, cat flea treatments, dangers to cats, dog flea treatment, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Should I shave my cat to get rid of fleas?

PoC avatarPosted on November 4, 2017 by Michael BroadNovember 5, 2017

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.

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Dog ‘Spot On’ flea treatment packaging needs to be changed to protect cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 19, 2017 by Michael BroadJuly 19, 2017

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 →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat products, dog flea treatment, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill | 6 Replies

The flea spray which poisons cats

PoC avatarPosted on June 25, 2017 by Michael BroadJune 26, 2017

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 →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat flea treatments, chemicals poisonous to cats, flea treatments, Flea Treatments Can Kill, insecticides, toxic to cats | 8 Replies

Company incorrectly packages tick treatment for dogs as a cat flea treatment

PoC avatarPosted on November 16, 2016 by Michael BroadNovember 16, 2016

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 →

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Alternatives to chemical pesticides to help control fleas and ticks

PoC avatarPosted on August 6, 2015 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2015

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 →

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Be safe, use veterinary products only

PoC avatarPosted on March 24, 2015 by Michael BroadMarch 24, 2015

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 →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat flea, cat flea treatments, Cat Parasites, dangers to cats, flea treatments, insecticides, parasites, poison, toxic to cats, veterinarian | 15 Replies

Cat Flea Resistance To Flea Treatments

PoC avatarPosted on October 21, 2014 by Michael BroadOctober 22, 2014

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 →

Posted in Cat Health, parasites | Tagged cat flea, cat fleas, cat health, Cat Parasites, flea treatments, parasites | 8 Replies

Advantage II Flea Treatment – Neurological Side Effect

PoC avatarPosted on June 17, 2014 by Michael BroadDecember 18, 2018

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 →

Posted in neurological problems | Tagged cat health problems, cat health treatments, dangers to cats, flea treatments, fleas, home treatments for cats, toxic to cats | 38 Replies

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