Dog Poisoned By Flea Control Product In New Zealand

A tiny Pomeranian was killed by a flea control product, after the owner didn’t correctly read the label, indicating that the product wasn’t to be used on dogs under 10kg. An unfortunate tragedy, but an avoidable one. From Stuff NZ:

A popular animal treatment is under investigation after an Auckland man accidentally killed his beloved family pet. He applied a 1ml capsule of fleakiller three times over three months to his tiny pet, Lady failing to notice the label which said the product should not be used on dogs weighing less than 10kg. A vet’s examination and blood tests confirmed the poisoning diagnosis.

Insecticides are toxic, no doubt about it, that’s how they work! They need to be used with care, not complacency. Read the darned label!! The company manufacturing the product is now launching an investigation. Should they need to? This is in the same category as the woman who sued McDonalds because she was burned by a cup of hot coffee she’d purchased from them. Did she perhaps expect cold coffee? Businesses shouldn’t need to protect themselves from people who don’t have a clue.