Article by ASPCA regarding Flea Drops and CatsASPCA® Releases New Data Concerning Spot-On Flea and Tick ControlCats more susceptible to major illness as a result of inappropriate use... June 3, 2009 NEW YORK— The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today released data demonstrating that cats are more susceptible to illness and death as a result of the misuse of spot-on flea and tick control products. The data, collected by the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center, also indicate the overwhelming majority of animal illnesses associated with proper use of spot-on flea and tick control products are mild. The EPA has recently stated on their web site that they are intensifying their scrutiny of topical spot-on products. "Products labeled for dogs must never be used on cats—doing so can result in serious illness and even death," says Dr. Louise Murray, Medical Director of the ASPCA's Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital. "A veterinarian must always be consulted before using spot-on flea and tick treatments on very young, old, sick or pregnant pets."
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