The Environmental Protection Agency has sent out an advisory to pet owners warning them about the dangers of spot on flea and tick killers.
The agency said it noticed a number of animals dying after owners used the liquid on their pets.
The liquid comes in a vial and is usually applied on the back of a dog or behind a cat’s head.
It may seem simple, but Houston Veterinarian John Brasher says owners may give their pets a deadly dose for one simple reason.
“Just not reading the directions,” said Dr. John Brasher, “There’s lots of fine print on those little packets and people are like everybody else, they don’t read the fine print.”
The EPA says it issued warnings about the so called “spot-on flea & tick killers” after a sharp increase in the number of pets that died after the products were used.
The EPA is still trying to figure out exactly what’s causing so many problems for pets.
In the meantime, Dr. Brasher suggests you talk to a vet before using over the counter spot on flea and tick killers.
The EPA did not name a specific brand.
