Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife

出典: ScienceDaily – https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260221000328.htm

Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife

Flea and tick treatments for dogs and cats may be harming wildlife
Date:

February 22, 2026

Source:

Oxford University Press USA

Summary:

Flea and tick medications trusted by pet owners worldwide may have an unexpected environmental cost. Scientists found that active ingredients from isoxazoline treatments pass into pet feces, exposing dung-feeding insects to toxic chemicals. These insects are essential for nutrient cycling and soil health. The findings suggest everyday pet treatments co

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