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

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"Products labeled for dogs must never be used oncats -- doingg so can result in serious illness and even death," says Dr. , Medicak Director of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal "A veterinarian must always be consulted beforeusing spot-on flea and tick treatmentzs on very young, old, sick or pregnant pets." The ASPCAq receives more than 700 calls daily from veterinarians and pet resulting in over 150,000 annuakl cases involving medications, insecticides, plants and ASPCA epidemiologist Dr. analyzed data from publicc calls managed by the ASPCA regarding flea and tick The data identified twokey findings.
When cats were treatedc inappropriately (not per label directions), they are significantly more likelt to experiencesevere reactions: no illness despite a call to the ASPCzA (18%), mild illness (17%), moderatw illness (45%), major illness (19%), and death When dogs and cats were treated correctly (per label the likelihood of severe adversr reaction was significantly less: no illness despitd a call to the ASPCA mild illness (69%), moderate illness (22%), majo r illness (2%), and death (0.1%).
"The importanr take-home message is that although adverse reactions can occufr with all flea andtick products, most effects are relatively mild and include skin irritation and stomacy upset," says Dr. , ASPCA veterinary toxicologist and Senio r Vice President AnimalHealth Services. "Pet parentz should not discontinue using products as directed by the productr label when faced with aflea infestation." Using products as directed and makinb necessary adjustments based on health will greatly reducd adverse reactions from flea and tick or any othee medical products.
Fleas cause anemia (low blood carry tapeworms, and can transmit infections suchas Bartonella; ticks transmit many diseases includingf Lyme Disease and Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever. The risk to pets from thesre diseases is greater than the risk of adverser reactions when products areuse appropriately. Founded in 1866, the (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to was the first humane organizatio n established inthe Americas, and todauy has more than one million supporters throughoutf North America. A 501 [c][3] not-for-profit corporation, the ASPCA' mission is to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout theUnited States.
The ASPCA provides locap and national leadershipin animal-assisted therapy, animal animal poison control, anti-cruelty, humane education, legislativde services, and shelter outreach. The New York City headquartersz housesa full-service, accredited, animal adoption center, and mobile clinic outreach program. The Humande Law Enforcement department enforcewsNew York's animal cruelty laws and is featured on the reality televisioj series "Animal Precinct" on Animal For more information, please visit .