Thursday, November 03, 2005

Warning About Flea & Tick Meds from Sergeants.com

Important Safety Information For All Cat Owners!

EPA Bans Certain Over-the-Counter Flea & Tick ProductsSergeant's Unaffected --- On June 3, 2005, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that it would ban the sale of a number of over-the-counter topical feline flea and tick products containing the active ingredient phenothrin.

Please be assured that Sergeant's Pet Care Products do not contain phenothrin.

Both Sergeant's Gold™ and Sergeant's Silver™ Squeeze-On for Cats were formulated with safety as a primary concern . The result of seven years of development and testing, these highly effective flea, tick and mosquito control products are not only effective but are "gentle all month long."

However, as with any medication, it is important that you Look at the Label to read the directions and warnings before use.

More information on this important matter can be found on the EPA's Web site. Click here to go there now.
http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/factsheets/flea-tick-drops.htm

Misuse of Flea and Tick Products Widespread and Can Harm or Kill Your Pet

Flea and tick control products can go a long way toward making your pet comfortable. But too many consumers may not know how to use them properly, which can put their dog or cat's life in danger. As a leading provider of over-the-counter flea and tick control products for dogs and cats, Sergeant's is reaching out to the millions of pet owners about the need to follow specific label instructions for these products by launching a national consumer educational campaign called "Look at the Label."