Potential for neurologic adverse events in dogs and cats

Four flea and tick products may cause seizures, tremors, and lost coordination in some cats and dogs.

They're creepy, they're crawly...and they can carry diseases. Fleas and ticks aren't just a nuisance, but pose animal and human health risks.

In April 2009, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued an advisory concerning approximately 70 spot-on flea and tick control products.

In April 2009, the EPA issued an advisory regarding about 70 spot-on flea and tick control products because of an increase in reported adverse…

Bayer Animal Health is starting to sell Advantage and K9 Advantix directly through pet specialty retailers and Web sites, while continuing to sell…

The Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with Sergeant’s Pet Care Products Inc. and Wellmark International to cancel production…

The Environmental Protection Agency has responded to comments on its action plan to address safety concerns with spot-on pesticides used to control…

A recent spike in the number of adverse reactions to spot-on flea and tick products reported in 2008 prompted the Environmental Protection Agency's…

Hartz Mountain Corporation has agreed to enact measures to reduce potential risks to pets.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced March 17 it is tightening regulations on dog and cat spot-on pesticides after an increase in adverse…

The counterfeit pesticides appear to have been unlawfully imported and packaged

Studies in the U.K. and U.S. reveal environmental contamination with fipronil, fipronil degradates, and imidacloprid, often linking the contamination…

A species of tick native to eastern Asia has been spreading in the United States, prompting concerns among veterinarians because there are no…

Two federal agencies are considering transferring oversight of some 600 products from the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to the Food and Drug…

The Environmental Protection Agency continues to review Elanco Animal Health’s Seresto flea and tick collar, which the company defended as safe and…

External parasites such as fleas, ticks, or mites can irritate pets and carry disease. But treatment, control and prevention are much easier than in…

Recent adverse event reports from pet owners related to a popular brand of flea and tick collars have gained national attention. The manufacturer has…

Millions of people in Florida are under evacuation orders today as Hurricane Ian bears down on the U.S. mainland, and many of them will be evacuating…

Pfizer Animal Health is discontinuing its ProMeris flea and tick control product.

Incorrect daily dosing information on the label due to labeling error

Zoetis received approval in February from the Food and Drug Administration for its new Simparica Trio, the first combination drug that protects dogs…

The AVMA has released two new FAQs, one for pet owners and one for veterinarians, with answers to a number of frequently asked questions about…

Veterinarians who open spot-on flea-and-tick product packages to dispense single applications to clients

Consult your veterinarian about the best preventive program for your dog(s), including vaccinations, heartworm prevention and parasite prevention…