Is Frontline or Other Spot-On Flea and Tick Treatments Safe for Dogs and Cats?

It's flea and tick season.

Interesting article from last year on some problems pet owners have had with these pesticides.

http://www.thedailygreen.com/print-this/environmental-news/latest/is-frontline-safe-0318?page=all

"The year long investigation, conducted by a team of veterinarians assembled by the federal agency, concluded that certain pets – small dogs between 10 and 20 pounds – are most susceptible to the problems, which include rashes, vomiting, diarrhea and seizures."


We have been using Frontline successfully now for a couple years.  With all the walking in the hills that we do, I pull ticks off of Chloe and Bailey quite often.   I actually pull them off myself after many walks.  I wonder if they make Frontline for humans?

 The report tends to show that smaller dogs (under 20 pounds) are affected with negative reactions.

A long-time dog owner / breeder of Vizslas suggested that with Vizslas, not to use on pups until they are over 6 months old.

Too young for flea and tick pesticides

Makes sense to me, but then I'm not a vet or animal professional, so take any and all advice with caution.

Actually, I don't like to give advice, but just hopefully pass good information on.