Author Topic: French Pet Shops Ban Bob Martins Flea Products Over Poison Concerns.  (Read 3126 times)

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French Pet Shops Ban Bob Martins Flea Products Over Poison Concerns.
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2012, 15:52:54 PM »
****** WARNING ABOUT BOB MARTINS FLEA PRODUCTS ******
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http://www.dailymail.co.uk/​news/article-2143634/​Call-Britain-ban-popular-pet-fl​ea-collars-poison-threat-disco​vered-France.html

Flea collars banned in France over suspected human health risks are still being bought by thousands of British pet owners.

The collars were removed from French shops last month after experts decided the danger – particularly to children – was too great. Among the collars withdrawn are those containing dimpylate, also known as diazinon.

It is an organophosphate originally developed as a nerve gas during the Second World War.

Last night there were calls for Britain to follow suit and ban the collars for cats and dogs.

The French authorities suspect the toxic chemical impregnated in the collars may be absorbed through the skin of anyone cuddling or sleeping with their pets.

The chemical is contained in UK brands including Bob Martin Dog Flea Collar and Johnson's Veterinary Flea Guard Collar For Cats.
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