Can be done at home. Cons: Costly. Must be used indefinitely. Evidence of efficacy is mixed. Cost: For at-home treatment, a one-time cost of $500 to $3,000 for the apparatus. What it is: A ...

Research released today (Monday 27 January) from the University of Sussex, funded by bird charity SongBird Survival, has found high levels of harmful chemicals from pet flea treatment in birds' nests ...

Cannelle Tassin de Montaigu receives funding from UK charity SongBird Survival. Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds ...

Toxic substances used in flea and tick treatments pet owners give to their dogs and cats have been detected in birds’ nests, according to new UK research. Fipronil and imidacloprid, two common ...

Research has found that harmful chemicals from pet flea treatments are causing increased chick mortality rates. The University of Sussex study, funded by SongBird Survival, discovered high levels ...

Flea treatment used on cats and dogs have been proven to be harmful to garden birds, new research has found. The study by University of Sussex showed that birds which line their nests with fur ...

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Pet ownership is a bond that can last a lifetime and studies proved caring for a small being can improve one's mental health, but not every pet is suitable for everyone. Preparing to adopt or buy ...