While flea collars are safer today than they were in 2000, there are still many different flea collar dangers you need to be aware of. With the invention of flea and tick repellents in the forms of topical treatments and pills, there is no need to subject your dog to flea collar dangers any longer. There are multiple toxins and chemicals in flea collars that pose an extreme health hazard to animals and small children.
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Toxic Chemicals
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Flea collars are full of toxic chemicals. The label says to wash your hands immediately after putting the flea collar on the dog, not to touch your face, and not to let children near the flea collars, so why would put one near your pet̵7;s head? There are several known cancer-causing agents in flea collars, such as propoxur and organophosphates. One of the organophosphates found in flea collars is Tetrachlorvinphos, which is a carcinogenic neurotoxin that is harmful to animals. Flea collars are designed to get the chemicals into the subcutaneous layer of fat on the dog. This means that all those chemicals are getting into the bloodstream of your beloved pet.
Adverse Reactions
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Dogs can be allergic to flea collars, and an allergic reaction can be deadly. According to Green Paws, some flea collars have residue levels of toxins more than 1,000 times higher than the acceptable levels as mandated by the EPA. This means there are 1,000 more risks of adverse reactions and neurological damage to the dog.
Danger to Children
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The risk to children regarding flea collar dangers is extraordinary. Children are prone to touching and putting their fingers in their mouths. Even though the label says children should not come into contact with the flea collar if the dog is wearing the flea collar, it is not possible to avoid this danger unless the child is not allowed to pet the dog.
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