Non-Toxic Products to Use Instead of Flea and Tick (Insecticide) Products
How about using something non-toxic that really works? http://www.cedarcidestore.com/ANIMALHEALTH.html We have no affiliation with this company other than we buy and use their 'Best Yet' product for our dogs fleas. Cedarcide seems to work very well for us and we hope it does for you also. Also, there's Diatomaceous Earth (DE) That's right, food grade DE can be used on animals for fleas and ticks and even used as a wormer. Read more about this natural product. Not just any DE though, only FOOD GRADE Diatomaceous Earth! NEVER use pool filter grade DE around animals. It can poison or kill them. http://wolfcreekranch1.tripod.com/diatomaceous_earth.html Flea and Tick Products and Adverse Reactions to Watch For Did you know that most flea & tick products are insecticides? Most pesticide chemicals in commercial flea repellents
are fat-soluble and are stored in the fatty tissues of the body,
primarily in the liver and in the nervous system. As these chemicals
accumulate over time, they negatively affect nerves, hormones, and
immunity. Symptoms of product poisoning to watch for
Pyrethrum, a nontoxic insecticide made from
chrysanthemum flowers, is found in many flea repellant products and is
considered safe in its natural state. However, combine pyrethrum with chemical additives and
you have a potentially dangerous environment for your dog. Chemical additives to look out for include diethyl toluamide (DEET), propoxur, diazinon, carbaryl, dichlorvos, and DDVP. Be forewarned: Constant inhalation of DDVP, found in flea collars, can cause permanent damage to your dog's internal organs. Be aware that some flea dips contain very strong chemicals and are much too strong for certain breeds or small dogs. Remember, you are applying an insectide when you use a flea dip or allow your animal to wear a flea collar. If you note any of the symptoms above, wash your dog thoroughly with a mild shampoo and rinse thoroughly to remove any product that may still be on it's fur or skin. Quote about ProMeris flea and tick treatment: “As a practicing vet I can tell you that it's not a product that I'll be selling or recommending any time soon. Amitraz is a really potent drug that originally is used to treat demodectic mange. I rarely use it as the side effects can be really severe. Neurological signs, vomiting and other side effects have been seen. When I saw that Amitraz was in ProMeris, I was concerned. Not all animals will be affected but you don't know which ones will have a bad reaction till you use the stuff. Frankly, I still recommend Frontline to all my clients and use it on my own dogs. Advantix/Advantage is a good alternative too, though not as waterproof.” Experience: This is Jo Bell and this is a very important message to my family & friends who have dogs-cats--and to alert you to the hazard of using a new Flea & Tick Preventative called ProMeris. This is a new product designed to be a more effective product than other flea/tick treatments that was just released this year. It is available thru a vet and not currently on-line. I got ProMeris this week for my 7 dogs (6 Huskies & 1 Golden-Airedale), and the results were debilitating for nearly all of them-including me. Since my incident this week, my vet has pulled it from distribution and alerted the manufacturer, Fort Dodge. Here are my results: Within less than 2 hours after applying, 4 of my dogs had vomited from 2-4 times, 3 were disoriented and stumbling, one was dragging his back leg, one was salivating. I had very similar symptoms like an allergic reaction-my lips were swollen, eyes very red, mucous membranes such as eyes, nose, and mouth were stinging. I was very disoriented-dizzy equilibrium and not able to drive. To make this a short story, all 7 of my dogs were admitted to the hospital for veterinarian care, and 3 of them remained for care, IV fluids and observation for 24 hours. I was in the emergency room. I'm home now and so are the dogs. We're all feeling much better. Vet bills were over $2,500 and Fort Dodge is paying for these. Not only can the product cause this reaction, it has a highly noxious odor that permeated the house and is just starting to dissipate after 3 days. Your dogs/cats might not have the same reaction, but given my experience, I wanted to help you all become well-educated about the product.
ProMeris has a cute commercial http://www.promeris.com/consumer/ and the Quick Facts http://www.promeris.com/dogs.html state "Gentle enough for dogs and puppies 8 weeks and older." But then there's this (scroll down to 4.6 Adverse reactions (frequency and seriousness): http://www.emea.europa.eu/vetdocs/PDFs/EPAR/promerisduo/V-108-PI-en.pdf And this: http://esa.confex.com/esa/2005/techprogram/paper_20906.htm Comments and Corrections showed three questions about Metaflumizone (one of the main ingredients) which have gone unanswered since 2005! This information does not seem pro pet but rather anti-flea only. It's nice if you can rid your pet of fleas and ticks as long as they don't die from the treatment. Draw your own conclusion from the material presented but read before you administer. It is clear that we have to be the watchdogs for our pet’s health. ~Mel
ProMeris is brought to you by the same company that made ProHeart 6, an injectible heartworm preventative with the distinction of becoming the first ever pharmaceutical for pets to be recalled by the United States Food and Drug Administration after it became clear animals were dying as a direct result of this drug. |
