TVM UK has published two new sets of guidelines for treating pets accidentally poisoned with ecto/endoparasiticide medications, something which they are at greater risk of in the summer months. 

One set of guidelines deals with intoxication from pyrethrins commonly found in flea control products or ant powders, whilst the other covers macrocyclic lactone poisoning which most often occurs due to accidental ingestion of large animal anthelmintic products.

Both intoxications are commonly associated with severe neurological symptoms.

Will Peel, Product Manager at TVM UK said: "Our guidelines have proved very useful to veterinary staff and we have received requests from vets to add new guidelines for antiparasiticide intoxications. Our focus is on helping veterinary staff provide the best possible care for their patients so we hope that these new guidelines will prove beneficial."

The guidelines can be downloaded free from https://www.tvm-uk.com/vet-resource-library.

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