Article: FLEA REPELLENTS ARE TOXIC

CATHY KRZECZKOWSKI
The Record (Bergen County, NJ)
08-10-1995
FLEA REPELLENTS ARE TOXIC
By CATHY KRZECZKOWSKI
Date: 08-10-1995, Thursday
Section: LIFESTYLE
Edition: All Editions -- 3 Star, 2 Star P, 2 Star B, 1 Star Late, 1 Star Early
Column: PET Q & A

Q. Are flea and tick collars toxic? I was told they can shorten a
dog's life. And are botanically derived flea and tick shampoos and
collars effective in combating ticks?

A. Flea and tick collars can be very toxic, says Dr. Amy Attaf, a
Manhattan veterinarian. "If ingested or overdosed in application, the
chemicals [in these products] can be absorbed into the animal's
bloodstream and cause serious gastrointestinal and central nervous
system ...

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