Flea And Tick Treatment

Boehringer Ingelheim launches Frontpro flea and tick tablets

Boehringer Ingelheim has announced the launch of Frontpro, a new flea and tick treatment for dogs. Frontpro is the first flea and tick treatment available as a chewable tablet in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) market. The tablet is currently available through e-retailers including Pet Drugs Online and Animed, as well as…

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PIF calls for donations to support Ukrainian pets

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) is calling on pet businesses to once again donate crucial pet supplies to the abandoned pets in Ukraine. As part of the ‘Save the Pets of Ukraine’ project. UK pet businesses are being asked if they can donate items. PIF is looking for items such…

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PIF organises major donation drive for U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine

The Pet Industry Federation (PIF) has sent another lorry load of pet products, which included food and flea and tick treatments, to the U-Hearts Foundation in Ukraine. The U-Hearts project works to protect the thousands of animals abandoned and affected by the ongoing Russian invasion. Johnsons Veterinary Products, Mackle Pet…

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Effipro now available to retailers

Effipro is now available to be sold over the counter in pet shops and retail outlets following a recent change in legal classification.  The flea and tick treatment was previously only dispensed by a vet, pharmacist or SQP, but is now classified as AVM-GSL. The re-classification enables retailers to now…

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Millions of dog owners failing to treat for flea and ticks, says new survey

A new survey by nationwide chain The Vet has found that found one in seven dog owners – 14 percent – admit they do not treat their canine for flea and tick infestations. With an estimated 8.5 million dogs in the UK, it suggests that up to 1.2 million animals not…

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#Wetnoseday2017 aims to be the biggest so far

Wetnose Day will be taking place across the UK on September 29th – October 1st 2017 to help promote the issue of animal welfare and to raise much needed funds to cover essential food and medical treatments for animals in desperate need in the UK. Wetnose Day aims to encourage schools, workplaces,…

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Extended licence for Norbrook’s Pestigon for cats

Pestigon for cats has been granted an extension to its licence, which now sees it indicated against the Ixodes ricinus tick. Pestigon, launched in August 2012, is Norbrook Laboratories Ltd fipronil spot on solution against fleas and ticks in cats and dogs.  The cat product was previously indicated against Dermacentor…

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Merial has launched its second major campaign of the year, ‘Pets Will Be Pets’

Running throughout the summer, the campaign aims to drive awareness to consumers nationwide of its product FRONTLINE Spot On, prompting monthly treatment so pet owners feel confident in letting their ‘pets be pets’ without the worry of fleas and ticks. To maximise awareness for the new and integrated campaign, the…

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