My 11 1/2 year old Yorkie Sasha has developed multiple mast cell tumors (a type of malignant skin cancer). Although their cause is unknown, I believe from all that I've read about
Fipronil (the toxic chemical in Frontline) that it is the root of her cancer. As we live in Connecticut the homeland of Lyme Disease caused by ticks, I have been using Frontline on Sasha for many years now for tick prevention. Here is some research on Fipronil and Frontline:
How Safe is Your Flea and Tick Killer? (Print Ready) News alert about flea and tick controls: EPA adopts new measures on spot-on pesticides - Paw Print Post: A community for Dog, Cat, and Pet Owners - USATODAY.com Small Dogs Prove Susceptible to Flea Poison: Scientific American http://www.apnm.org/publications/res...leachemfin.pdf
These are just a few articles I've come across about how bad Fipronil and spot on pesticides are. It might be too late but I will never use Frontline on any pet again. I now use a 100% natural flea/tick product on Sasha made by
Quantum Herbal Products and that is also safe for me
. It is quite effective and here is the link:
http://www.quantumherbalproducts.com/frame_faq.htm
I hope this information is helpful.
On another note, Sasha begins radiation therapy on Monday for hopefully her last tumor that could not be completely removed via surgery. Please pray for her and that radiation kills the last of it!
Leslynn & Sasha
