Flea collar toxicity

[Catherine]

It turns out that there is evidence that flea collars and other flea treatments for dogs contain dangerous levels of toxic pesticides. They can harm the dog wearing the collar. They can harm a cat in contact with the dog. They can harm children who play with the dog.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/health/cat-and-do...-1.2860665

The problem seems serious enough to warrant immediate action. Why would they take years to make a change. How would you feel if you lost your pet or damaged your child because of a treatment that is being phased out because it is dangerous.