Many flea and tick products contain insect-killing compounds called pyrethrin, made from the chrysanthemum flower, or the similar but more powerful chemical versions called permethrins. “Pyrethrin and ...

Fleas can quickly become a big problem for pets and owners. Fleas which bite our cats and dogs can cause them to scratch, lose their hair, and suffer gastrointestinal parasites. Fleas can also infest ...

If there's one thing we're grateful for on Shots, it's our passionate, engaged audience. Our stories often prompt a lively response from readers and people who hear us on the radio. This was ...

Over-the-counter medications are sold directly to pet owners without a prescription from a veterinarian. Several times a year we see pets with reactions to over-the-counter flea medications. Many of ...

ANGRY pet owners have called on Coles and Woolworths to stop selling a toxic flea spray after a cat suffered a severe reaction. Exelpet Fleaban, a flea spray for cats and dogs, contains pyrethrins, an ...

Permethrin, a chemical compound that helps control insect and tick infestations, can be applied to clothing and equipment.

Cat lovers were very concerned about our story on permethrin. How risky is the pesticide for Kitty? By minimizing their pet's exposure, cat owners... If there's one thing we're grateful for on Shots, ...

If there's one thing we're grateful for on Shots, it's our passionate, engaged audience. Our stories often prompt a lively response from readers and people who hear us on the radio. This was ...