Re: [VFB] do we have a Veterinarian on VFB

[Bruce P. Whittle, DVM]

Iain, I am a veterinarian but have never had to doctor any feathers!  I would assume the pyrethrins / permethrins would be OK.  Do you have an infestation?  I so, you could spray them with the above sprays then wash them thoroughly.  The pyrethroids have a quick kill so do not need a long contact time.  They will not, however, kill any eggs that may be present.  You would maybe want to isolate these materials then retreat them in a couple of weeks.  Hope this helps.  Let me know if you have further questions or if I have just confused things. Bruce Whittle Trenton, MO ----- Original Message ----- From: iain short To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 07, 2004 11:00 AM Subject: [VFB] do we have a Veterinarian on VFB Would the "for house hold use" spray can incecticide sold by vets to keep pet flees out of our homes be ok for feathers etc ??? iain Have more fun with your phone - download ringtones, logos, screensavers, games & more. Click here to begin!