Hi FML'ers,
I received this today and thought I had seen where people had been using
this here on the list.  I have used it myself and although it really works
and does a great job, I think I will pass on using it further. Looking on
the internet to check out zinc chloride, I found that this is put in
batteries.  NOT GOOD folks.  Not even for we humans.  It must not be good
for our fuzzies.
 
Anyway, here it is read carefully.
 
Penny
 
 --------- Forwarded message ----------
Please pass this on to any of your pet loving friends!
 
Febreze, a new product that is used to get odors out of fabrics, has been
causing deaths and illness in dogs and birds.  There have been multiple
instances reported in the past few weeks of dogs and birds dying after
Febreze was used anywhere near them.  Some dogs have only gotten very ill,
but some have died.  Several birds have died as well.  Febreze contains
zinc chloride, which is the culprit.  If you have recently sprayed your
dog's bed with this product, please wash it until you get all of the
Febreze out, or get your dog new bedding.  Please pass the word along to
your friends so we can prevent further deaths.
 
This was a notice from the Veterinary Emergency Center in Needham, MA.
 
[Moderator's note: Subscribers had mixed opinions about the issue when
it came up on the list.
 
I don't want to make it look like I'm supporting Proctor and Gamble here,
but here's a quote from them to balance things out.  Of course, consider
the source (P&G), do some research, and make up your own mind.  BIG]
 
 "Veterinary toxicologists at the ASPCA National Animal Poison Center are
 conducting an on-going investigation into claims that use of Febreze in
 the home caused the death of several pets.  All information reviewed to
 date suggests that there is no evidence that Febreze represents any risk
 to pets when used according to label instructions.  Presently, the center
 considers the product safe to use in households with pets."
[Posted in FML issue 2627]