Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urged
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Restrict sale of pet flea treatments, government urgedImage source, Getty ImagesByJennifer McKiernanPolitical reporterPublished7 minutes agoPet flea treatments should be banned from general sale, a Lords committee has urged, after an inquiry raised concerns about their impact on their environment.Spot-on treatments to prevent parasite infestations in fur and on skin are currently widely available for pet owners to buy in supermarkets and online.But the House of Lords environment committee said their sale should be restricted, adding widespread use posed a potential threat to natural ecosystems.The government said it was continuing to assess the availability of the treatments in order to ensure "correct usage by owners".Currently, dog and cat owners are frequently advised to use…
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