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09-16-2007, 03:40 AM | #1 |
"& Seeger, too" Donating Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Central Kentucky
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| All Natural???.... Be careful!! I just read this article on line.... trying to figure out what is the best thing to use on Shelby & Seymour for flea control. They have never had fleas and I want to keep it that way. BUT, they go to the groomers and also to Petsmart... occasional "playdates" and I want to make sure that they stay protected. We have in the past used Frontline..... but I have heard so many bad things on some of the "topspot" types! ANYWAY, thinking I may go all natural, using a type of oil, I found this..... and now have no clue what to think..... I guess that I will keep researching!!! Citrus extracts Citrus extracts are now being termed 'the all natural way' to control fleas and ticks. The best known of the citrus products generally contain d-Limonene or linalool. These are extracted from the peelings of citrus fruits. We basically have found these all natural citrus products to offer no advantage over traditional products, except perhaps in the pleasant citrus fragrance they impart to the coat. Mode of Action: Citrus extracts affect the flea's nerves. Use: d-Limonene and linalool are used in dips, sprays, and shampoos. In heavily infected flea regions, citrus extracts are probably not effective enough as an insecticide unless used in conjunction with more potent products. Safety: Even though all natural, citrus extracts can be toxic to the pet and should be used in strict accordance to the label. Poisoned pets may salivate, stagger, and lose body heat. Some animals may have hypersensitivity and develop skin rashes, especially on delicate tissue such as the scrotum or vulva. Some citrus-extract products have been fatal to cats. Remember, 'Natural' does NOT necessarily mean 'Safe.' I found this article on www.peteducation.com
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09-16-2007, 06:48 AM | #2 |
Piper & Sebastian Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: florida
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| It doesn't give me a comfy feeling, and wouldn't citrus have the chance of burning the puppy with the acid in them?
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09-16-2007, 07:10 AM | #3 |
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| Yes, regardless of what kind of product you buy, you must always read labels and check ingredients even if it says all natural....
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09-16-2007, 07:10 AM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: USA
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| Yes, regardless of what kind of product you buy, you must always read labels and check ingredients even if it says all natural....
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