cats and dogs

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Pet owners across the country have been advised they should treat their cats and dogs as a preventative measure every month, known as prophylactic use - although many veterinary organisations have now updated their advice.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

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

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

Her dragons had grown too large to be content with rats and cats and dogs.

From "A Dance with Dragons" by George R. R. Martin