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Submitted by ktfinklea on Monday, May 11, 2009.

If Fluffy has fleas, think twice before grabbing that treatment from the grocery store.

Flea and tick treatments may contain toxic chemicals that can poison pets and harm people. A first-of-its-kind study by NRDC shows that dangerously high levels of pesticide residue can remain on a dog's or cat's fur for weeks after a flea collar is put on an animal. NRDC found that residues from two pesticides used in flea collars -- tetrachlorvinphos and propoxur, among the most dangerous pesticides still legally on the market -- were high enough to pose a risk to both children and adults who play with their pets.

Residue levels produced by some flea collars are so high that they pose a risk of cancer and damage to the…

Maria Menounos encourages everyone to quit using toxic flea products.

Want to know the healthiest way to get rid of fleas and ticks? Avoid nasty chemicals that cause serious problems in pets and humans by using easy, safe alternatives. Visit greenpaws.org for more info.

Flea and tick powder can be dangerous to you and your pets? Don't tell this rascally dog.

Why are these puppies so happy? Their owner doesn't use those nasty flee & thick powders.

Submitted by ktfinklea on Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

We're in the dog days of summer so while you're listless, lying prostrate in the haze that is the end of summer, lift your head and squint at your computer screen for a minute and check out a great new website called GreenPaws.

Summer heat means more bugs and that can mean an increased risk of flea and ticks for your pet. There's a ridiculous amount of choice when it comes to treating both fleas and ticks, but what's not widely known is that there are dangerous toxins in some over the counter flea and tick medications. These toxic chemicals can not only poison your pet, they can be harmful to people as well. With a lack of adequate oversight regarding products for pets, owners are more often taking matters into their own hands…

Did you know that the flea powder you use might contain toxins that can be harmful to your pet and your family? Learn how to defeat ticks & fleas the natural way at Greenpaws.org!