Flea and Tick Prevention: Ditch the Chemicals

Flea and tick preventatives are a common staple in many pet owners' homes, but are they really as safe as we think? According to the EPA, the regulatory body that monitors these drugs, conventional flea and tick preventatives can have serious adverse side effects on dogs, including vomiting, seizures, and liver failure. In 2008 alone, there were over 44,000 reports of serious adverse side effects and 600 deaths linked to these products.

But it's not just our dogs that are at risk. These insecticides are highly toxic and can have detrimental environmental impacts, poisoning rivers in England and killing millions of bees.

So, what alternatives do we have?

https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2020/nov/17/pet-flea-treatments-poisoning-rivers-across-england-scientists-find

https://www.wildlyblended.com/

https://earthanimal.com/

https://www.wondercide.com/

https://benesafesolutions.com/

https://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cat-and-dog-flea-treatments-can-be-toxic-to-pets-humans-1.2860665

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