print email comment close Poison on Pets II: Toxic Chemicals in Flea and Tick Collars URL: http://www.nrdc.org/health/poisonsonpets/ Description: This April 2009 report concludes "that 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. Residue levels produced by some flea collars are so high that they pose a risk of cancer and damage to the neurological system of children." Includes the full report and links to related content. From the National Resources Defense Council (NRDC). Publisher: National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) Extra Keywords tetrachlorvinphos propoxur LII Database Information: Record 28276 created by Jennifer English on 04/24/2009 Last modification on 04/27/2009 Published: 04/30/2009   Funding agency: California State Library LII Item ID: http://lii.org/cs/lii/view/item/28276