Active Ingredients
Dinotefuran
4.95%
Pyriproxyfen
0.44%
Permethrin
36.08%
Other Ingredients
58.53%
Total
100.00%
Vectra 3D Veterinary Information from Drugs.com
Risk Level:
Avoid Use
Description:
Topical flea treatment for dogs
Chemicals:
Permethrin -- Permethrin is one of a class of synthetic chemicals, called pyrethroids, that are derived from natural chemicals found in chrysanthemums. The synthetic varieties are significantly more potent and persistent than naturally occurring products, and permethrin has been classified by EPA as "likely to be carcinogenic to humans."
[source] Permethrin is also suspected to disrupt the endocrine system.
[source] Exposure to permethrin may cause numbing, tingling, or burning sensation on one's skin. Permethrin is known to be very toxic to cats, causing muscle tremors, seizures, salivation, vomiting and even death. Veterinarians caution against using permethrin containing products if there are cats in the home.
Toxicity:
- Likely to cause cancer
- Linked to asthma and allergies
- Suspected endocrine disruptor
- Very toxic to cats
http://www.simplesteps.org/greenpaws-products#/h/+/553/791
click on right side check list, this will list all the products that use permethrin
There is also the concern with the "other" ingredients refered to as "inert"...this is a trade secret by pesticide companies (lawn, pet and others) do to an aging law that allows them to NOT publish these ingredients...these inert products are also a concern. EPA is working on changing this
