US EditionOfficials warn pet owners about toxic chemicals found in fake medicines
UNITED KINGDOM, JUN 24 – Officials warn nearly 18,000 illegal pet medicines were seized last year after fake flea treatments containing toxic insecticides caused severe illness and emergency surgery in pets.
- 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 Gazette+3 Reposted by 3 other sources
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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Wales OnlineWarning 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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