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Are flea collars safe for kittens?

PoC avatarPosted on November 18, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 18, 2020

Flea collars are not safe for kittens unless you talk to a good veterinarian first and even then I’d consider them fundamentally unsafe but that’s a personal view. I have strong views about these products and the use of pesticides … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat caregiving, cat flea treatments, cat health, cat health care, cat poison, cat products, cat welfare, environment, flea collars, insecticides, organophosphates, Permethrin | Leave a reply

Cat and dog flea treatments harm river life

PoC avatarPosted on November 17, 2020 by Michael BroadNovember 18, 2020

Companion animal flea treatment pesticides, fipronil and imidacloprid, are ending up in rivers where they harm marine wildlife and insects such as dragonflies, mayflies and beetles. Fipronil is the main ingredient in the well known and well used Frontline flea … Continue reading →

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Is it okay for cats to eat flies and spiders?

PoC avatarPosted on December 31, 2019 by Michael BroadDecember 31, 2019

Yes, it is perfectly okay for domestic cats to eat flies, spiders and bugs of all kinds but see the caveat below. Wasps and bees are a problem because they can get stung. But it is completely natural for domestic … Continue reading →

Posted in African wildcat | Tagged african wildcat, cat prey items, domestic cat, insect sting, insecticides, spiders | 1 Reply

Protecting cats from Triple E

PoC avatarPosted on September 28, 2019 by Michael BroadSeptember 28, 2019

Early warning: My research on this indicates a danger for cats. The byword is that caution is required when spraying insect repellant around the home. It can harm cats. Triple E is in the news because people in America are … Continue reading →

Posted in Infection | Tagged insecticides, parasites, viral infection | Leave a reply

Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica flea treatments might cause seizures in cats and dogs

PoC avatarPosted on September 22, 2018 by Michael BroadSeptember 22, 2018

CBS News tell us that cat owners should be aware that Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica flea and tick treatments might put cats (and dogs) at an increased risk of neurological adverse reactions including seizures, ataxia (disjointed movement due to … Continue reading →

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Permethrin-treated clothing toxic to cats

PoC avatarPosted on July 12, 2018 by Michael BroadAugust 6, 2018

Some people spray the insecticide permethrin on their clothing to stop them being bitten by ticks. Ticks can cause nasty illnesses in people: Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever. It sounds like a reasonable idea but permethrin is very … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat poison, chemicals poisonous to cats, dangers to cats, insecticides, Permethrin, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

Cat and Dog Flea Treatments Are Polluting Rivers

PoC avatarPosted on January 22, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 22, 2018

Imidacloprid a neonicotinoid insecticide used in some cat flea treatments such as Advantage II pollutes streams and rivers where it harms birds and other animals and kills insects inhabiting these areas such as mayflies. Other cat flea insecticides will no doubt also find their way to watercourses. The chemicals gets there in various ways. These insecticides need to be banned.

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Top 10 Accidental Cat Poisonings

PoC avatarPosted on January 19, 2018 by Michael BroadJanuary 19, 2018

The most common way that a domestic cat is poisoned in the USA is by the use of a dog insecticide on a cat. The second most common way is the misuse of a topical insecticide designed for a cat. All other products in the top 10 are for the use or enjoyment of humans in the household.

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This is not the first time an animal has been poisoned by Sergeants flea control

PoC avatarPosted on August 30, 2017 by Michael BroadAugust 30, 2017

This is a video on Facebook that has gone viral. It is difficult to watch. The person who posted it appears to be an employee at a veterinary clinic, Peyton Jung, who had the consent of the cats’ owner to … Continue reading →

Posted in poison | Tagged cat drugs, cat flea tick medicine, Cat Flea Treatment, cat poisoning, dangers to cats, insecticides, toxic to cats | 8 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

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