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Flea treatment is toxic to wildlife: Here are the facts

You’d be hard pressed to find a person living in the UK that doesn’t have a pet. As a nation of animal lovers, we feel the pressure to take care of our animals to the best of our ability. This often means pet insurance and regular flea treatment. But how much do we know about these treatments and the harm they do to the environment? Find out more below.

National Marine Week: Bird disturbance

Bird disturbance on beaches has caused some huge declines in breeding success nationally, and that's why it's important to read the signs.