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Dear List, I have no idea if this is a hoax. However, at the risk of causing undue grief to the Febreze folks, I decided our dogs and (yes, Barb M) our kitties are too important to us to just drop it. I got this from a young lady who bought one of our last litter of (Miniature poodle) puppies. In a message dated 4/12/99 1:56:31 PM Central Daylight Time, [log in to unmask] writes: << > >> FYI > >> > >> SAVE YOUR ANIMALS! > >> > >> > >> > >>> This is a message from the Veterinary Emergency Center in > >>> Needham > >>> regarding a product called Febreze: > >>> Febreze, a new product that is used to get odors out of > >>> fabrics, has been causing deaths and illness in dogs, cats, > >>> birds, and other domestic animals . There have been multiple > >>> instances reported in the past few weeks of these animals > >>> dying after Febreze was used anywhere near them. > >>> Some pets have gotten very ill, and others have died. > >>> Febreze contains zinc chloride, which is the culprit. > >>> If you have recently sprayed your pet's bedding with > >>> this product, please wash it until you get all of the > >>> Febreze out or, better yet, purchase new bedding. > >>> Please pass the word along to your animal-loving > >>> friends so we can prevent further deaths. > >>> > >>>