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  The Consumer Labeling Initiative:

A Government, Industry, & Public Partnership

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       The animals that share our lives and homes
       rely on us for protection. Many common
       household products such as cleaners and pes-
       ticides could hurt a pet if not used and
stored correctly.

Always read the label first before you buy, store, and
use household cleaners or pesticide products. Keep all
products out of the reach of pets and children.


Labels  Tell You:
^-  How to use a product safely and effectively.
^-  How to store the product safely.
^-  First aid instructions.
^-  Phone numbers to call for help or more
   information.

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Label  First.'
  Follow All Label
  Precautions.
  ^- Warnings and directions tell you how to use
    products safely and correctly. This helps keep you
    and your pets safe.
  ^- Follow warnings to open windows, wear gloves,
    and not breathe product dust.
  ^- Keep pets and children away from treated areas as
    directed on the label.


  Keep Products in  Original
  Containers.
  ^- It is very dangerous to put products in food and
    beverage containers.
  ^- Containers without tight fitting lids can easily
    spill, allowing your pet access to the product.
  ^- If you throw away the original container, you
    throw away important information needed in case
    of an emergency.
  ^- If the label tells you to mix a product in another
    container, use all of the mixture. If you can't use
    all the mixture, label the new container for use in
    the future.

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Keep  Pets Away from
Products.
^-  Don't spray or store cleaning or pesticide products
   near pet food or water dishes.
^-  Make sure animals can't get at bait products while
   they are in use.
^-  In the event of a spill, be sure to keep animals out
   of the area until it is cleaned up.
^-  Don't forget about wildlife. Spraying products on
   a windy day can carry the product into the water
   supply for wild animals.
^-  Store all household cleaning products and
   pesticides where pets  can't get at them.

                Developed by the Consumer Labeling
                 Initiative: A Government, Industry,
                      and Public Partnership.
                       Visit our Web site at:
                   www.epa.gov/oppt/labeling

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Know Where to Call
For Help.
*•  Many labels contain a phone number to call in
   an emergency.
>•  Have your local poison control center
   phone number handy by the phone.
>•  Have your veterinarian's phone number
   near the phone.
>•  Have the product label with you when you call!
   The label provides those helping you with
   important information about the product.
   Labels contain important
   information.
   Follow all label instructions
   and precautions.
   Keep products in their original
   containers.
   Keep pets away from products.
   Know where to call for help.

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Printed on paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer fiber.

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