Updates on FDA Warnings about Fleas and Ticks treatments

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FDA Warnings and Updates OnFlea and Ticks
Treatments
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Having a dog means having to possibly deal with
fleas and ticks at some point in time. These
pesky critters can cause loads of problems, not
only to your fur baby but to you as well. Hence,
it becomes very essential to get rid of them as
soon as possible, before they infest your entire
home. Many dog parents opt for chews because of
the simple reason that chews are very easy to
administer. And of course, they do a pretty good
job of eliminating and preventing fleas and
ticks. Chews like Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and
Simparica are the most commonly used ones, but
then are they safe to use? Lets find out!
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• Chews are arguably the easiest way to get rid
  of parasites and at the same time prevent
  re-infestations in your canine friend.
• But the question arises ARE THEY SAFE? The
  answer is not that simple. Hence, let us delve
  deeper into this.

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• Bravecto ,Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica are
  all Isoxazoline products.
• It means, they all contain pesticides of a new
  chemical class that effectively helps in
  destroying fleas and ticks.
• While this is great news, these products come
  with the danger of many minor as well as major
  life-threatening side effects.

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The possible side effects of these chews are as
follows-

• Abnormal Blood Cell Count
• Appetite Loss
• Ataxia
• Convulsions
• Diarrhoea
• Dry, Flaky Skin
• Elevated Blood Urea Nitrogen
• Excessive Urination
• Hair Loss
• Kidney or Liver Damage
• Lesions
• Scabs
• Seizures
• Skin Irritation
• Vomiting

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• The above list looks pretty long and scary, but
  most of them are minor side effects, and the good
  thing is they very rarely occur.
• Many recent reports have suggested that these
  chews can be risky to opt for, but in truth they
  are extremely safe, provided you use it the
  correct way.

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Using Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard and Simparica
the Right Way
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Before you opt for Bravecto, Credelio, Nexgard,
and Simparica, keep these things in mind.

• Always consult a veterinarian before choosing any
  treatment products.
• Puppies below a certain age (differs from product
  to product) should not be given these chews.
  Hence, read the product label very carefully
  before administering.
• Dogs with a history of seizures, allergies, etc
  should not be given such products.
• Never feed your canine these chews if they are
  expired.
• Never ever skip a dose. It could be harmful.

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• In short, chews are very good for your pal
  and are known to be extremely effective. But make
  sure you feed the chews to your pal the right
  way. Be alert, be safe!