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DON’T use Seresto cat and dog flea and tick collars

PoC avatarPosted on June 20, 2022 by Michael BroadJune 20, 2022

NEWS AND COMMENT: The news that Seresto cat and dog collars are toxic to cats and dogs is all over the Internet. If you have one, I’d throw it in the bin immediately. The information is that they are so … Continue reading →

Posted in flea collar | Tagged cat death, cat products, flea collars, insecticides, toxic to cats | 4 Replies

Bad experience with a Bob Martin ‘spot on’ treatment. Warning: margosa extract can be toxic.

PoC avatarPosted on April 1, 2022 by Michael BroadApril 1, 2022

Halfway down this page is an article written by a visitor about six years ago: Suzy. She said that she had a very bad experience with Bob Martin’s spot-on flea treatment because it poisoned her cat. At the time I … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged cat flea treatments, cat fleas, cat health problems, cat poison, cat products, insecticides | 35 Replies

Cat fleas and treatments – comprehensive page

PoC avatarPosted on January 8, 2022 by Michael BroadJanuary 8, 2022

Before I write about cat flea treatment, I would like to discuss cat fleas generally. Some time ago I wrote a succinct post on the life cycle of the cat flea – fascinating..:). There are other posts from visitors (and … Continue reading →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged Cat Flea Treatment, cat fur, cat health problems, cat poison, cat poisoning, cat products, home treatments for cats, insecticides, Permethrin | Leave a reply

30 facts about pyrethrin and cats

PoC avatarPosted on August 4, 2021 by Michael BroadAugust 5, 2021

Here are 30 facts about pyrethrin and cats. They are all centered around one vital fact: it is a strong poison. Care in use is essential. People use these treatments to benefit the health of their cats, not to harm … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Cat Parasites, cat poison, insecticides, parasites, substances toxic to cats, toxic to cats | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in flea treatments | Tagged Cat Flea Treatment, cat flea treatments, cat fleas, insecticides | Leave a reply

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 →

Posted in seizures | Tagged cat drugs, dangers to cats, insecticides, seizures in cats, veterinarian | Leave a reply

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

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