Can I Use Sevin Dust for Dogs? Get the Facts! (Quick Answer)

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So, the other day I was dealing with a flea problem on my dog, Buddy. He was scratching like crazy, and I felt terrible for him. I remembered my neighbor mentioning something called "Sevin Dust" a while back, and I thought, "Maybe that's the ticket!"

My "Sevin Dust" Experiment (Spoiler: Don't Do It!)

I went down to the local hardware store and picked up a bag of Sevin Dust. I figured, it's for gardens, how bad can it be? Wrong! I sprinkled some on Buddy's back, thinking it would work like those flea powders you see at the pet store. I rubbed it in a little, trying to get it down to his skin.

Almost immediately, I started to get a bad feeling. Buddy started acting weird, kind of twitchy and restless. He was panting more than usual, and he just didn't seem like himself. I started Googling "Sevin Dust safe for dogs" and, oh boy, did I get a wake-up call.

Turns out, Sevin Dust is seriously bad news for dogs. It's got this chemical in it, carbaryl, I think it was called, that messes with their nervous system. It's designed to kill bugs, and, well, it can do a lot of harm to a dog, too.

I immediately freaked out. I gave Buddy a bath, using lots of his regular dog shampoo, trying to get all that dust off of him. He was not happy about the bath, but I was even less happy about the possibility of him getting really sick.

• The stuff can make them super sick.
• It's not at all like flea and tick medicine.

I ended up calling the vet, just to be safe. Luckily, I hadn't used a lot of the dust, and Buddy seemed to be doing okay after the bath. The vet told me to keep a close eye on him, watch for any vomiting, diarrhea, or trouble breathing. Thankfully, Buddy was fine, but it was a scary lesson learned.

Let me tell you, I felt like the worst dog owner ever. I should have done my research before putting anything on him. Don't make the same mistake I did! Keep Sevin Dust far, far away from your pets. Stick to the stuff that's actually made for them, like the vet-recommended flea and tick treatments. It's just not worth the risk.