Pet flea treatments poisoning rivers across England, scientists find

  Discovery is ‘extremely concerning’ for water insects, and fish and birds that depend on them

This is a headline in todays Guardian Newspaper 



For more about this increasing problem read my website as well

Why should you avoid the overuse of modern anti-parasitic drugs?


There are newer 'chewable" alternative flea/tick treatments but there is increasing evidence of neurological problems with these which you can read about above.
There are alternatives but they do take a little more effort from you the pet parent than can be affective and are so much better for the environment and your purse.

My website will have more details soon or you can contact me

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