Message Number: SG8829 | New FHL Archives Search
From: Russell Prater
Date: 2004-05-18 17:51:10 UTC
Subject: Re: [ferrethealth] RE:Active Ingredient in Advantage Flea Cont.
To: ferrethealth@smartgroups.com
Message-ID: <40AA4D0E.F98A205B@worldnet.att.net>

Lisa Crampton wrote:
>
> After reading the emails on flea control, I bought Hartz Advanced Care. The active ingredient in it is phenothrin...85.7%. Is this the same as advantage and if not is it safe for ferrets? Thanks, Lisa

Advantage contains Imidacloprid and Revolution contains Selamectin. Do
NOT EVER use a Hartz flea product on a ferret. Hartz products are
responsible for several deaths among dogs and cats. Not for use on
ferrets at all!

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Russ, Booger, Bonnie & Clyde
russellprater@worldnet.att.net