It's important for consumers to get out there so the NRDC has an accurate count of how many stores are still selling these dangerous products to pet-owners. It's also important because, while regulation from the EPA has improved public health by a ton, movements led by informed citizens can get things done faster than the federal government.

So here's your chance to become civically engaged! If you own a pet, care about pets, or just care about reducing the toxic chemicals floating around your neighborhood, please check out your local pet store and send a letter to the heads of the companies and ask them not to sell dangerous chemicals at their stores.

Here's the list of the products you should avoid:

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