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"Spot-ons:"
What is it?
Fleas and ticks are pretty annoying to your dog and cat. These insects bite your pets and can carry disease. They bite people too! If your dog or cat is in and out of the house a lot, they may be giving fleas and ticks a free ride into your home. What can you use to keep these pests off your pets? "Spot-ons."
A "Spot-on" is an insecticide product that is named for the way it is applied. It's applied to a small area or "spot," on your dog or cat. It comes in liquid form. The pesticide in the "Spot-on" works by "spreading out" over your pet to kill and repel fleas and ticks.
Your parents should be the ones to apply a "Spot-on" product on your pet. Remind them to always "Read the Label First" to know how to properly use these products and for safety information.
What's in it?
Examples of pesticides contained in "Spot-ons" are chemicals called imidacloprid, fipronil, pyrethrins, permethrin, and methoprene.
What health and safety things do you need to think about with "Spot-ons?
If a "Spot-on" is used on your dog or cat, be sure not to pet them for at least 24 hours. If you forget and do pet them, or you get any of the "Spot-on" on your hands or skin, wash it off immediately with lots of soap and water. Whether or not you get sick from pesticides depends on exposure to them. Your exposure is important to know.
What do you do if you or someone you're with has an accident with household products?
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