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EPA to investigate Pet Flea and Tick Treatments

The Environmental Protection Agency is reporting they will increase evaluation of spot-on flea and tick control products for pets.

 

“Incidents with flea and tick products can involve the use of spot-on treatments, sprays, collars and shampoos. However, the majority of the potential incidents reported to EPA are related to flea and tick treatments with EPA-registered spot-on products. Spot-on products are generally sold in tubes or vials and are applied to one or more localized areas on the body of the pet, such as in between the shoulders or in a stripe along the back.”

 

“Adverse reactions reported from the spot-on products range from mild effects such as skin irritation to more serious effects such as seizures and in some cases death. Over 44,000 potential incidents associated with registered spot-on products were reported to EPA in 2008. Pesticide registrants are required by law to submit information to EPA on adverse effects resulting from the use of any registered pesticide.”

 

According to the EPA the following pet flea treatment products represent about 80% of the reported adverse reactions.

Promeris Spot On for Dogs
Promeris for Dogs

Frontline Plus for Dogs

Frontline Plus for Cats

RF2004(CCSO)
Zodiac Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats 5 lbs and over
Zodiac Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens Under 5 lbs
Farnam Companies Inc. Bio Spot, Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Cats & Kittens Under 5lbs
Farnam Companies Inc. Adams Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Cats 5lbs & Over
Farnam Companies Inc. Bio Spot, Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Cats 5lbs & Over
The Hartz Mountain Group Hartz Ultraguard Plus Drops for Cats
The Hartz Mountain Group Hartz Incontrol Flea & Tick Drops for Cats
The Hartz Mountain Group Hartz Ultraguard Pro Flea & Tick Drops for Cats
The Hartz Mountain Group Hartz Incontrol Advanced Flea & Tick Control for Cats 5lbs & Over
The Hartz Mountain Group Hartz Incontrol Advanced Flea & Tick Control for Cats

RF9908 Spot On
Zodiac Groomers’ Spot On Pack
Zodiac Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Small Dogs 16–30 lbs
Zodiac Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Medium Dogs 31-60 lbs
Zodiac Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Large Dogs Over 60 lbs
Zodiac Spot On Flea & Tick Control for Puppies, Toys & Miniatures under 15 lbs
Farnam Companies Inc. Bio Spot Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Dogs
Farnam Companies Inc. Companies Inc. Bio Spot Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Dogs (16 to 30 lbs)
Farnam Companies Inc. Companies Inc. Bio Spot Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Dogs (31 to 60 lbs)
Farnam Companies Inc. Companies Inc. Bio Spot Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Dogs (over 60 lbs)
Farnam Companies Inc. Adams Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Small Dogs 16-30 lbs.
Farnam Companies Inc. Adams Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Medium Dogs 31-60 lbs.
Farnam Companies Inc. Adams Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Large Dogs Over 60 lbs.
Farnam Companies Inc. Adams Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Puppies, Toys, & Miniatures Under 15 lbs
Farnam Companies Inc. Bio Spot Spot on Flea & Tick Control for Puppies Under 15 lbs

Sergeant’s Cyphenothrin Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sergeant’s Silver Flea and Tick Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sentry XFC Flea and Tick Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sentry XFC Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sergeant’s Silver Squeeze-on for Dogs

Sergeant’s Cyphenothrin + IGR Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sergeant’s Gold Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sergeant’s Gold Flea and Tick Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sentrypro XFC Flea and Tick Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sentrypro XFC Squeeze-on for Dogs
Sentrypro XFC Flea and Tick Squeeze-on for Dogs Extreme Flea Control
Tradewinds Triforce Canine Squeeze-On
Tradewinds Triforce Canine Squeeze-On for Dogs 9 lbs to 20 lbs.
Tradewinds Triforce Canine Squeeze-On for Dogs 21 lbs to 39 lbs.
Tradewinds Triforce Canine Squeeze-On for Dogs 40 lbs to 60 lbs
Tradewinds Triforce Canine Squeeze-On for Dogs 60 lbs. or larger.

 

For further information visit: http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/flea-tick-control.html

 

Wishing you and your pet(s) the best,

 

Susan Thixton

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Comments (11)

Joan Besch
Said this on 4-22-2009 At 06:09 pm
I am very upset about this I have been using Frontline Plus on
my dog and now I don't know if I should use it anymore. When is this crazyness going to stop.
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Kathleen in CA
Said this on 4-23-2009 At 09:12 am
Is an evaluation from the EPA going to be better than one from the FDA?
If I had outdoor pets, I'd use Bio-Spot again from Drs. Foster & Smith.
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Sue Villareal
Said this on 4-23-2009 At 11:33 pm
Thank you for this much needed information.
So many pet owners use these products , many vet recommended, and they are killing our pets. They should be used with caution, and only in case of emergency. Just my opinion.
Pet Professional and breeder of 25 yrs.
Thank you again , Susan.
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Melissa
Said this on 5-9-2009 At 02:14 am
I wish I had read this article before applying the Sergeant's Silver flea & tick (for small dogs) before using it on my sweet Pug. An hour after applying she acted crazy, running around, scratching, whining. Tonight at 1:30am I had to give her 2 baths back to back to get the oils off best I could. Her skin is so red and she's miserable, so sad. I'm afraid I'll have to take her to the vet in the morning. Why do they sell these products if they KNOW it's going to cause harm? Shameful! I hope my 6 mo. pup will be ok. Never will I use this, or any of their cheap versions of flea control! I might write a letter to the company pending the outcome, or might just do it anyway knowing what's already happened! Sad that she's in pain.
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Lynn
Said this on 5-31-2009 At 08:14 pm
Our bichon/poodle who is 6 months old responded the same way to the Sergeant's Silver flea & tick. We applied the correct dose and applied it the correct way. We ended up at the animal emergency hospital. He is still on medication because he ended up with a staph infection from the sores he got from this treatment. Within an hour of application, he was in such pain and his skin was BRIGHT pink. He is a white dog so it is easy to see. He developed sores and it has been 4 weeks and he is still itching. This product needs to be discontinued.
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Pat Shaeffer
Said this on 6-1-2009 At 07:13 pm
My yorkies have always been allergic to any of the treatments my vet insist on. One of the things I ignore from her. One of my dogs got so sick I thought he was having bowel and kidney failure plus he got hives. Get rid of the stuff
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Cathy
Said this on 6-13-2009 At 10:40 pm
I wish I had known had toxic the Sargent's Silver for Dogs was. We used it on our 2 pugs and minature daschund. Within minutes we had to give them 2 baths, and then the vet told us to use Dawn to get it off of their skin. Somehow our beautiful little kitty came in to contact with it. Within hours she was having severe seizures, we rushed her to the vet, with in less than 48 hours she passed away. Our family is heart broken that this beautiful, healthy, loved family member was taken from us in such a horrible, painful and violent way. This stuff is so toxic, it should NOT be allowed to be on the market.
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Lori Beth
Said this on 6-19-2010 At 01:47 pm
In reply to #7

Cathy,

I am sorry for your loss. It is too bad that over a year later, the warnings are not out about this stuff and animals are still be exposed and suffering. My cat is at the vet's right now and we don't know if she is going to make it.

 

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wendy
Said this on 10-31-2010 At 06:48 am

I have used Triforce on my miniature schnauzers. I male had a severe reaction almost like being poisoned. He began vomitting, shaking violently and had loss of balance to the point he couldn't walk without falling over.  I called the vet and immediately gave him a bath. They advised me that h may be allergic to the flea treatment. I made the mistake of using the treatment again on another dog and she had severe respiratory problems. This medication should be taken off the market. What is the fda waiting on or is this a plot to rise vet bills and reduce the pet population. I think that it is cruel that this product should be allowed on the market for a company to make big profits off of at the expense of our beloved family members

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Jeja
Said this on 8-15-2011 At 09:44 am
In reply to #9

Hello....I'm very upset with the makers of this product....I used the Triforce Canine Squeeze and I thought my babies were going to DIE!...I pompoo...she  was foaming at the mouth and drooling and just limp and my pug ...he was running around in circles..bitting and clawing and his body to the point he was drawing blood...I didn't know what to do so I did try washing it off...I was up the entire night praying that God spares their life!....WHY would a company prduce such a product....my pets are my children...I would love for their behine to endure what they did that night!..If I was able I would do whatever I could to make certain this does NOT HAPPEN TO ANOTHER PET!...This company should be CLOSED DOWN!!!!!!!

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Marilou
Said this on 3-16-2011 At 10:29 am

One of the simplest ways to determine a flea drawback is to examine your pets stomach area and along the inside of the back legs. The hair is thinner in this area and easier to identify fleas. You can <a href="http://www.fleabusters-rxforfleas.com">get rid of fleas</a> by applying borax to your pet. It's really effective and i tried it myself.

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