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Toxic chemicals from pet flea treatments found in birds' nests
Research has found that harmful chemicals from pet flea treatments are causing increased chick mortality rates ...
Pet flea treatment linked to rise in bird deaths, Sussex study finds
The researchers are now calling for the government to reassess the environmental risk of pesticides used in flea and tick ...
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Chemicals From Dog And Cat Flea Treatments Found In Songbird Nests
Research has revealed contamination of rivers in the UK with chemicals from topical flea and tick treatments. They enter waterways when treated dogs swim in river or owners wash their hands after ...
Owners of dogs and cats warned they may be killing garden birds
Scientists are calling for the Government to reassess the environmental risk of pesticides used in flea and tick treatments.
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Pet flea and tick treatments contain pesticides that end up washing into the environment
Fipronil and imidacloprid were both banned ... In my opinion, preventative flea treatment is neither necessary nor desirable in most cases. Most dogs and cats don't have fleas.
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Bird mortality rates rising due to pet treatment chemicals found in nests
The new study, shows that the fur birds use to build the inner lining of their nests contained chemicals used in pet flea treatments, such as fipronil. The researchers collected 103 nests from blue ...
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The 6 best flea and tick treatments for dogs in 2025, with advice from vets
Fipronil kills adult fleas and ticks ... Minimum age and weight: Flea treatments are intended for dogs above a minimum age and weight. Your options for a very young puppy will be more limited ...
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Dog owners warned they may be killing garden birds without knowing it
A study has suggested that songbird chicks are being killed by high levels of pesticides in the pet fur used by their parents ...