cats and dogs

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Some environmental scientists have flagged two parasiticides found in most spot-on treatments to kill fleas and ticks on cats and dogs, fipronil and imidacloprid, as toxic to wildlife.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

There are approved systemic and topical options for a variety of species, including cattle, horses, small ruminants, cats and dogs, DeNotta said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 6, 2026

A spokesperson for the council added that while it was responsible for incidents in relation to non-farm animals, such as cats and dogs, the Department of Agriculture had responsibility for investigating incidents concerning farm animals.

From BBC • Jun. 4, 2026

So it tugs at my heartstrings to read about New Yorkers having to surrender their cats and dogs to shelters out of financial distress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 31, 2026

Then I added, “I’m not sure that love and like aren’t like cats and dogs: One can’t grow up to be the other, but they can be taught to live under the same roof.”

From "Silent To The Bone" by E.L. Konigsburg