PET SPOT-ON FLEA PRODUCTS INVESTIGATION

June 4, 2010

Dear MariaElena,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write. I am deeply sorry to hear about the loss of your cat, Preston. It's devastating to lose a healthy pet at such a young age and so quickly.

The EPA recently announced the results of its year-long investigation of pet spot-on products, including ProMeris. Here is information about it:

http://www.epa.gov/pesticides/health/petproductseval.html

Here is the EPA's report on adverse incidents that were associated with ProMeris for Cats:

http://www.biospotvictims.org/EPA-HQ-OPP-2010-0229-0020.pdf

Also, please contact the National Pesticide Information Center (NPIC) and let them know what happened (they maintain a database of adverse incidents from pesticide products for the EPA. The EPA uses this data to identify dangerous products). Their phone number is 1-800-858-7378.
A lawsuit was recently filed on behalf of several pet owners against the makers of several flea and tick products. Here is an article about it:

http://news.vin.com/VINNews.aspx?articleId=15414

Sincerely,

James TerBush
Website Administrator
www.BioSpotVictims.org