WASHINGTON— Popular pet flea collars and treatments contain high levels of toxic PFAS chemicals, according to laboratory test results posted today by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility.

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The paper describes how both chemicals were found in 100 percent of wash-off samples, with bathing the pet washing off the highest levels of the anti-flea treatments per event.

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Chemicals In each of the two studies, flea collars (Hartz Control Ultimate Flea Collar — 14.55% TCVP) were purchased from a local department store.

Given enough time, most Louisiana pet owners know the itchy, infuriating, ankle-slapping hell of a bad flea problem. The blood-sucking bugs love Southern heat and humidity. Though topical ...

Some popular flea control products may be responsible for trace amounts of pesticides getting into the San Francisco Bay. According to a new study, the amounts are very small, but experts say the ...

Marissa Tansino News Anchor/Reporter ... MANCHESTER, N.H. — The nightmare scenario of a flea-infested home, starting with your pet's incessant scratching, is a situation many pet owners dread.

I used flea medicine drops on our little dog, Minnie Pearl, in December. I applied them about 5 p.m., and by 11 p.m., she had a severe seizure. I thought I had lost her. I had to work with her and ...

DEAR DR. FOX: I have four dogs who are all seniors. On the advice of my vet, I started using Seresto flea collars about 1½ months ago. My smallest dog, a 5-pound Chihuahua, started having strange ...

Vacuum thoroughly, wash pet bedding, and use flea control sprays or powders in areas where your pet hangs out. And if you don’t treat all of your pets, the fleas will just find a new host.