IS there anything harmful in products such as advantage? I mean, does this cause a dogs life expectancy to be less, or perhaps cause cancer? This was just a strange question I had always wondered? Why can't they use it on humans? I find products like these kind of interesting and would love to learn what makes them work...yeah..I guess I am weird=)
2006-07-28 19:13:50 · 6 answers · asked by barbaradjt 5 in Pets ➔ Other - Pets
It is because their liver processes it differently than a human's does. It would cause serious health problems for a human, and quite possibly death. However, in the animal it is prescribed for, it does not harm them at all.
2006-07-28 19:17:45 · answer #1 · answered by cyanne2ak 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To start with the dosage is based on body weight and you probably weigh more than your cat or dog. Also different species metabolize the chemicals differently. I know that many products which are labled for dogs will kill cats- they are much more sensitive to chemicals. Someone told me she knew a vet once who did apply a flea control product for dogs to himself once- but the vet probably had a reasonable idea of appropriate dose for humans.
2006-07-29 07:28:07 · answer #2 · answered by mluxia 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
humans don't usually have flea or tick problems so there is no need to use such products.
2006-07-29 02:18:44 · answer #3 · answered by basque girl 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, if you want to stick it in your hair, no one's gonna stop you. Probably would prevent head lice and crabs if you're worried about it - just don't shower.
2006-07-29 02:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Simple its cos we'r not dogs.
N dey dnt reduce da life expectancy of da animal it helps dem get ova da bloody pain in da .....................(",)
2006-07-29 02:22:09 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can cause skin damage and difficulties to the muscle area in which it is placed.
2006-07-29 02:16:59 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋