In Reply to: They say its safe and nontoxic, BUT... posted by Clara on March 23, 1999 at 18:10:56:

:With all the conflicting info, I guess I'll just buy a new bathrobe and use the when he is in heat. I don't want to do anything to harm either one of them.

: What does nontoxic mean??? The standards say that if LESS THAN ONE HALF of the lab animals DIE or suffer side effects, it can be called nontoxic. Be very careful with any chemical product, regardless of what the company claims. The standards are just set low.

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: : I have seen it too. Of course, you wont get any answers from the company, but dangers to all animals have been noticed. Loss of hair and skin irritations, lungs that harden up, and allergies to humans. I would stay as far away from the stuff as possible, Could be just antoher sourse for the mysterious glider deaths...

: : JO

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: : : On the isga sugar glider talk list there has been talk that Fabreeze has been
: : : a contributing factor to deaths in small animals. Mostly birds.
: : : I am not sure if the data has been verified, but I believe it is
: : : better to be safe than sorry.

: : : Tony

: : : ps- If anyone wants to see the articles, I can forward them
: : : to you.

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: : : : : When my glider is "in heat" he gives off this very strong scent which he like to rub all over my bathrobe in the morning. My problem is that I can wash the robe a 100 times and it still won't come out. Anyone know of anything to get the scent out? Thanks. Susan

: : : : Febreeze seems to do the trick. Or you'll be without a bathrobe for a few days, whilst it aires outside.

: : : : LOL ~Tammy H~

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