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Officials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines

  • An urgent warning has been issued to pet owners about toxic insecticides found in fake flea treatments, potentially harming pets.
  • The VMD and IPO caution pet owners to be aware of counterfeit products, illegal to sell in the UK.
  • Warning signs of counterfeit products include poor packaging, spelling mistakes, unusual smells, and low prices.
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Basingstoke GazetteBasingstoke Gazette
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Government alert issued as pets poisoned by toxic substances in fake flea treatments

The government is issuing an urgent warning to pet owners following the discovery of toxic chemicals in fake flea treatments

·Basingstoke, United Kingdom
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Bristol PostBristol Post
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Wales OnlineWales Online
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Warning to cat and dog owners over deadly toxins in 'medicine'

The alert comes after pets have been left fighting for their lives

·Bristol, United Kingdom
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timesandstar.co.uktimesandstar.co.uk
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Urgent government alert issued as pets poisoned by toxic substances

The government is issuing an urgent warning to pet owners following the discovery of toxic chemicals in fake flea treatments

·Cumbria, United Kingdom
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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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Officials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines

Alan Wall, from Preston, said it was ‘heartbreaking’ to see his cat Smokey suffer after being treated with counterfeit medicine.

·London, United Kingdom
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Evening Standard broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.
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