Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol used as a preservative, as the active ingredient in head lice treatment, and as a solvent. It is most often created by combining benzyl chloride (a suspected carcinogen that has been used as a war gas) with sodium hydroxide (lye).Sometimes it is created by reacting phenylmagnesium bromide (C 6 H 5 MgBr) with formaldehyde.t is most often created by combining benzyl chloride (a suspected carcinogen that has been used as a war gas) with sodium hydroxide (lye). Sometimes it is created by reacting phenylmagnesium bromide (C 6 H 5 MgBr) with formaldehyde.
There is danger with using Ibuprofen; dogs die quickly when given an overdose of this popular OTC painkiller. Never use Advil or Motrin as a dog medicine without veterinary consent. In the rare occasion that a veterinarian administers Ibuprofen, dogs receive two to four milligrams per pound.
In considering the choice of a flea and tick medicine, the decision of pet owners is usually govern by the following considerations: 1  The pet itself whether itâs a dog or a cat as some are meant solely for dogs and may be harmful when used on cats. 2  The parasites that you intent to treat your pet for.3  The age of your pet. 4  The possible side effects. 5  Lome flea medicines are solely active against fleas and not on ticks. If ticks are found on your dog, then look for a product that indicate that it does kill off ticks and not only fleas. For puppies, itâs particularly important to choose one that is suitable for their use.