He also noted that naphthalene balls have been banned in many countries due to their health risks. “Despite ongoing public education in Ghana, the product is still widely used.

Indeed, research has shown that incorrect use of naphthalene balls can have severe health consequences on consumers and long-term exposure to them may result in severe anaemia, respiratory tumours ...

Naphthalene balls float; paradichlorobenzene moth balls will sink. The prognosis with therapy is good unless you procrastinate in getting help or if your dog already has liver or kidney disease.