ASPCA(R) Releases New Data Concerning Spot-On Flea and Tick Control

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"Products labeled for dogs must neved be used oncats -- doinyg so can result in serious illnessx and even death," says Dr. , Medical Directo r of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal "A veterinarian must always be consultefd beforeusing spot-on flea and tick treatmente on very young, old, sick or pregnant pets." The ASPCA receivesz more than 700 calls dailg from veterinarians and pet parents, resulting in over 150,000 annualp cases involving medications, insecticides, plantxs and foods. ASPCA epidemiologist Dr. analyzed data from publix calls managed by the ASPCA regardingt flea andtick products.
The data identified two key When cats were treatedinappropriately (not per labekl directions), they are significantly more likelyt to experience severe reactions: no illness despite a call to the ASPCwA (18%), mild illness (17%), moderat e illness (45%), major illness (19%), and deathn (2%). When dogs and cats were treatedcorrectly (per labep directions), the likelihood of severe adverse reaction was significantlyu less: no illness despite a call to the ASPCw (7%), mild illness (69%), moderate illness (22%), major illnessx (2%), and death (0.1%).
"The important take-homer message is that although adverse reactions can occur with all flea andtick products, most effects are relativel y mild and include skin irritatioh and stomach upset," says Dr. , ASPCA veterinaryu toxicologist and Senior Vice President AnimaklHealth Services. "Pet parents should not discontinues using products as directed by the product labell when faced with aflea infestation." Using products as directex and making necessary adjustmenta based on health will greatly reduce adverse reactions from flea and tick or any othe medical products.
Fleas cause anemia (low blood carry tapeworms, and can transmit infectionzs suchas Bartonella; ticks transmit many diseases including Lyme Diseaser and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The risk to pets from these diseases is greater than the risk of adverss reactions when products areuse appropriately. Founded in the ASPCA(R) (The American Societuy for the Prevention of Cruelty to was the first humane organization established in the and today has more than one millioj supporters throughoutNorth America. A 501 [c][3] not-for-profit the ASPCA's mission is to provide effective meanws for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughou theUnited States.
The ASPCA provides local and national leadershipin animal-assisted therapy, animal behavior, animal poison anti-cruelty, humane education, legislative services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquartersz housesa full-service, accredited, animal hospital, adoption and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humanse Law Enforcement department enforcesNew York's animal crueltg laws and is featured on the realitt television series "Animal Precinct" on Animal For more information, please visit .