Dog And Cat Seizures Possibly Caused By Flea And Tick Products
Dogs and cats treated with products that are supposed to protect them from fleas and ticks could be at an increased risk for neurological problems, health regulators warned on Thursday.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration warned pet owners and veterinarians of pills and chewables that contains the pesticide called isoxazoline that ward off tick and flea infestation.
The treatments include products sold under the brand names Nexgard, Simparica, Credelio, and Bravecto.
NBC News said that isoxazoline products work by interfering with the nervous system of the insects, but the chemical does not appear to interfere as much with the nervous system of mammals. A group of researchers has even proposed testing the use of this pesticide to protect people against mosquitoes and other insect bites.
The warning was issued after routine data collection showed that some pets given isoxazoline class treatments experienced adverse events.
