This article caught my eye today, apparently there is some question regarding the safety of the "spot on" type of flea / tick remedies used for dogs and cats.
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| WASHINGTON - Products intended to treat cats and dogs for fleas and ticks kill hundreds of pets each year and injure tens of thousands, the Environmental Protection Agency said Wednesday as it outlined plans to make the products safer. | |
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After reading the full article, it seems the main issue is with pet owners using improper dosages for their pets - using medications labeled for larger dogs on small breeds or even in some cases, using medications intended for dogs on cats.
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| In a 29-page report, the EPA said the majority of problems for dogs occurred in smaller dogs, weighing 10 to 20 pounds. Some incidents occurred when products intended for larger dogs were given to smaller animals, the report said. Chihuahuas, Shih Tzus, miniature poodles, Pomeranians and dachshunds were among breeds where problems occurred the most, the EPA said. Similarly, many problems for cats occurred when they were given treatments intended for dogs. The EPA is likely to require companies to revamp labels to clarify that products intended for dogs should never be used on cats, Owens said. | |
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I think this is yet another thing that is unfortunately necessary due to people having even less common sense than you might expect.
