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Subject: Re: fleas
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Date: Wed, 23-Nov-83 11:47:30 EST
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On the subject of internally taken flea killers, my vet made an interesting
point. I did not want something in my dogs blood that killed fleas, since
it can't possibly be good for him. The vet said that even flea collars and
sprays etc., have toxins that are absorbed through the skin into the dog.
The point: the dog is only going to be exposed to these for ~12 years,
whereas WE are exposed to whatever we put on the dog for our entire lives,
if we own a dog during our entire life span.

Also, a pamphlet I read at the vet said flea collars were of "questionable
value" in controlling fleas. My vet ended up giving me this stuff which
has "micro-encapsulated" flea killer in it, that can go on the dog and on
the house. (there wer two products, one for the dog, one for the house, but
the ingredients were identical.)

One last point. My vet said you only have to spray an "X" on the rug with this
stuff (or any spray for that matter) to make sure all paths cross the stuff.
(And along baseboards)

If anyone wants the name of this stuff I'll try to get it from home.

gary cottrell