Question:
Is Frontline safe to use on my two dogs?
F.S., Minneapolis, MN May 10, 2009
Answer:
I advise you to use all chemical and pharmaceutical anti-flea and tick products with extreme care as a last resort -- like my wife Deanna had to at her animal refuge in the bug-rich Indian jungle. They are a convenient quick fix for ill-informed consumers who could make their dogs, cats, themselves and other family members extremely ill. People living in semitropical states, where there is more use of insecticides and pesticides, should avoid routine use in their homes and on their pets. Also avoid using any weed and lawn chemicals that can make pets and people sick. These new generation anti-flea products are excreted from people's cats and dogs, and are a significant environmental health hazard, along with those poured, sprayed and bathed over the livestock most people still eat.
Please check my Web site for my guide to dealing with fleas and other noxious insects. There are many ways to keep these pests under control without having to use to potentially harmful chemicals.
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