Dossier
parliamentary report
Coverage of parliamentary report in the Nexus archive.
- Calls to ban ‘toxic’ pet flea treatments that harm UK wildlife and environment
A parliamentary report recommends banning over-the-counter pet flea treatments containing chemicals banned in pesticides, which pollute UK waterways and harm wildlife. The report highlights that millions of hazardous chemicals are applied annually to pets, with vets often recommending treatments even when fleas are absent.