Veterinarians in the UK are under scrutiny for promoting preventive flea treatments that can harm biodiversity. These treatments, which include potent insecticides like imidacloprid, pose significant risks—not only to pets but also to wildlife. A recent study indicates these chemicals can leach into waterways and harm songbirds, leading to avian population declines. Experts advocate for a move away from routine treatments unless fleas are present, suggesting that vets and governmental agencies must collaborate for sustainable solutions that consider environmental impacts.
I’ve felt really pushed, and a bit patronised, by our vets for not subscribing to their monthly programme to receive monthly flea and worm treatment.
Given the scale of environmental contamination it is causing, prophylactic use of flea treatments on family pets cannot continue.
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