Hartz flea & tick products being discontinued! Yay!

[tezliana]

Finally a step in the right direction!

Compiled from various news sources:
6/7/05 - At the insistence of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Hartz Mountain Corp. has agreed to withdraw availability of several flea and tick products that may be associated with a range of adverse reactions, including hair loss, salivation, tremors and

Comments

[cosinejeremiah]

Ack! Now I have to find out if this was the stuff my wife used on our cat!

And keep a close watch on the cat.

*keeping fingers crossed*

[tezliana]

If it was made by any company other than Hartz, it's probably not as bad. IIRC, Hartz has the highest concentration of the pesticide in question.

Next time you speak with your vet's office, ask them about the prescription-only products. They're more expensive, but a lot safer.