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Recent advances in flea control
Author(s) -
Perrins Natalie,
Hendricks Anke
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
in practice
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.211
H-Index - 25
eISSN - 2042-7689
pISSN - 0263-841X
DOI - 10.1136/inpract.29.4.202
Subject(s) - flea , control (management) , business , toxicology , biology , medicine , veterinary medicine , computer science , artificial intelligence
FLEA infestations of pets and the home environment are a common occurrence. Consequently, the market for flea control products is huge and a confusing range of POM‐V (prescription‐only medicine ‐ veterinarian) products is now marketed, in addition to a large number of GSL (general sales list) products. Despite the advent of new, easy‐to‐use treatments, successful flea control still requires an understanding of the underlying principles. This article discusses the aims and importance of flea control programmes in small animals and addresses the indications of newer products. The focus is on flea control products authorised in the UK.