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Deaths By Flea Collars (pesticide in the collar)
When I was younger and living in San Diego,
California, a mixed breed lab died a painful death which was
eventually traced to the flea collar it was wearing.
Years later, in a small town in Texas, a puppy from a litter
of 4 died, which was later found to be directly attributed
to a flea collar device. The stricken puppy, however, had never
worn such a collar – he had chewed on one from another house
dog.
And in New Jersey, an entire litter of puppies, 6 weeks old,
succumbed to what was later determined to be caused from a
flea collar. Yet, not one of the puppies in the litter had
ever worn such a device.
In each of the above true cases, the attending veterinarian
reported that the deaths were needless and could have been
prevented if a few simple facts have been known by the owners
of those dogs. Moreover, veterinarians agree that literally
100% of the fatalities which do occur as a result of flea killing
devices could be prevented.
It is commonly known that heavy infestation of fleas and ticks
contribute to death and disease. It is also known that more
deaths and sicknesses are caused by fleas and ticks than are
caused by flea killing devices. The sad part of it is that
no deaths or severe illnesses should ever be attributed to
flea collars.
Flea collars and the newer flea control medications can actually
prevent deaths and sickness if but a few basic facts are known,
and adhered to, by all dog owners.
In a recent poll which questioned a large section of dog owners
across the United States, more than 90% believe that their
dog's flea collar merely emitted some kind of protective vapor
that was repugnant to fleas and ticks, resulting in the pests
dying off, due to the lethal vapor, yet without any repercussions
on the dog's health.
The fact is, the pesticide in any flea collar device doesn't
just seep through the animal's fur as a “protective vapor.”
Rather, it is absorbed into the bloodstream and metabolized
by the liver. This has a strong effect on the animal's entire
system. The active ingredient in such devices is usually dimethyl
phosphate. Used according to directions, and in proper quantities,
this ingredient is fatal to fleas and ticks.
Serious problems can occur when a dog owner simply places
such flea killing devices around their dog's neck without taking
the time to read the accompanying directions. Many times, though
the directions are read, they simply are not taken seriously,
nor are they followed.
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: 2009
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