Pet flea and tick treatments containing pesticides pollute UK rivers, posing health risks to pet owners.
New research suggests that pet flea and tick treatments containing pesticides, such as imidacloprid and fipronil, are polluting UK rivers and may pose health risks to pet owners. These chemicals, applied monthly to pets, are likely entering rivers through washed-off residues and pet bedding, rather than outdoor agricultural use. The chemicals have been detected in river water samples with concentrations above safe limits.
April 08, 2024
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