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Flea and tick collars contain a TOXIC chemical that can damage kids' brains

• Natural News - Ramon Tomey

(Natural News) Flea and tick collars help address external parasites in pets, but they reportedly contain a toxic chemical that can cause neurological damage in children.

According to NaturalHealth365, this chemical in pet collars to watch out for is called tetrachlorvinphos (TCVP). The toxic substance belongs to a class of chemicals known as organophosphates. First created as nerve agents after World War II, most organophosphates were banned for household use after reports of their health risks emerged in 1996.

In spite of this, TCVP has remained a common component of popular flea and tick collars. TCVP is not the only chemical to watch our for, however. Pet collars also contain harmful pesticides such as imidacloprid and flumethrin.


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