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Deaths By Flea Collars - Precautions You Should Take
Most packages containing flea collars or other
similar-type pest-fighting devices usually carry a printed
caution on the front: “Do not allow children to play with this
collar”.
The purchaser is then invited to read the additional precautions
printed on the reverse side of the package. Over 50% of the
dog owners polled about their knowledge of flea collars admitted
that they either did not read the directions, or if they did,
simply did not pay much attention to them.
Be Careful
Flea collars should be buckled securely, but not tightly,
around the dog's neck. A collar buckled too tightly will cause
greater levels of the active ingredient to be absorbed into
the bloodstream of the animal. This condition usually manifests
itself by neck irritation, followed by a loss of hair under
the collar.
When first placing a flea collar on a dog, the owner should
observe the neck area for the first few days and be alert for
signs of irritation. If irritation occurs, the collar should
be removed immediately.
Additional
precautions on most packages point out that each
collar is intended as an insecticide generator and is not to
be taken internally by man or animals. One might ask who in
his right mind would want to eat a flea collar for breakfast.
No “man” in his right mind would, but a dog (especially puppies)
might consider such a collar an intriguing chew toy!
Playful puppies enjoy chewing and gnawing on anything, including
each other! It is for this reason that manufacturers include
the following precaution on each package containing a flea
killing device: “Animals should not be allowed to chew on this
collar”
Because the active ingredient used in flea collars is absorbed
into the animals' bloodstream, some animals may show allergic
symptoms. Some dogs, like humans, are allergic to certain medications,
while others can accept the medications with relative impunity.
It is for this reason that each animal wearing such a flea
device for the first time be observed closely for any signs
of adverse reaction.
If
an animal appears lethargic or refuses to eat, you should
remove the collar at once. Dogs who have an allergy to these
pesticides have been known to die. Such deaths need not occur
if the owner takes a few moments to read the directions and
properly observe his pet, should any side effects develop.
A dog wearing a flea collar will be more reactive to anesthetics,
and a number of anesthetic deaths have been attributed to the
use of these devices. The finger of guilt must ultimately be
pointed at the dog owner for his failure to observe the precautions
as set forth by the manufacturer.
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: 2009
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