Vaccines, sprays linked to cancers, pet deaths (article)

[Mirzam]

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/vaccines-sprays-linked-to-cancers-pet-deaths/2035620.aspx

This article is from the Canberra Times (Aus). The two insecticides mentioned are used in popular pet flee and tick meds in the US. Imidacloprid mentionened in the article is the main ingredient in K9 Advantix and Advantage and Fipronil is the main chemical used in Front Line.

Scientific studies by the United States Environment Protection Authority have also linked these chemicals to liver, lung and thyroid cancers in animals, as well as DNA damage, severe hair loss and chronic itching.

In one instance cited in the APVMA report, a flea treatment containing the insecticide imidacloprid prompted 255 reports of ''adverse reactions'' in dogs, ranging from nerve inflammation, skin irritations, vomiting, seizures and difficulty in walking.

[plantnerd]

Imidacloprid is also one of the main agricultural chemicals for insect pests interestingly enough.

Whenever I see stuff like this, I think "well, rabies, distemper, and parvo are also linked to pet DEATH, so, ya know"