ArticlePeerJ2023
To flea or not to flea: survey of UK companion animal ectoparasiticide usage and activities affecting pathways to the environment.
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9 citing papers in PubMed.
- Transfer of veterinary parasiticides from the fur lining bird's nest to eggs and chicks.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2026Article
- Comprehensive representation of health-related phenotypes in one million dogs using topic modelling of electronic health records.Journal of big data · 2026Article
- First quantitative assessment of the effects of parasite control in dogs and cats in the UK.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- Prenatal Exposure to Imidacloprid Affects Cognition and Anxiety-Related Behaviors in Male and Female CD-1 Mice.Toxics · 2025Article
- Knowledge and practices of dog and cat owners in Mainland Portugal regarding fleas, flea-borne pathogens, and their management.Parasites & vectors · 2025Article
- A One Health Perspective on Multidrug Resistance Amongst Iberian Exotic Pet Owners.Veterinary sciences · 2025Article
- Human-Caused High Direct Mortality in Birds: Unsustainable Trends and Ameliorative Actions.Animals : an open access journal from MDPI · 2024Article
- Pilot study on neonicotinoids in Finnish waterbirds: no detectable concentrations in common goldeneye (Bucephala clangula) plasma.Environmental science and pollution research international · 2024Article
- Swimming emissions from dogs treated with spot-on fipronil or imidacloprid: Assessing the environmental risk.The Veterinary recordArticle
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Abstract
Due to the convenience and efficacy of modern ectoparasiticides, routine prophylactic use has become commonplace for dogs and cats. However, the environmental consequences of this large-scale use are not well-understood, and multiple potential pathways for ectoparasiticides to the environment exist. Of particular concern is the potential for topically applied ectoparasiticides to pass to waterways, both down-the-drain via wastewater treatment plants and directly through swimming. In this online cross-sectional survey of 1,009 UK cat and dog owners, we investigated ectoparasiticide usage and the frequency of activities that are likely to result in transfer of the active substance to the environment, with a focus on pathways to waterways. A total of 603 dog owners and 406 cat owners completed the survey. Amongst dog and cat owners, 86.1% and 91.1% had administered an ectoparasiticide treatment to their pet in the preceding 12 months. Imidacloprid was the most frequently administered ectoparasiticide in both cats and dogs, followed by fluralaner in dogs and fipronil in cats. Eighty-four percent of owners who applied topical ectoparasiticides to their dog said they were aware of product warnings regarding swimming and bathing after application. Spot-on treated dogs were reported to swim significantly less frequently than non spot-on treated dogs (
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