Figure 1. A flow chart depicting how many articles were included or excluded in the search for adverse drug events associated with the use of ectoparasiticides analysed in the present study.

A snapshot of the adverse effects of companion animal ectoparasiticides

The primary search engine used for finding veterinary literature for this study was PubMed, covering the period from 1993 to 2017. ScienceDirect was also used for further papers if required, once the...

CPD article: An updated review of the indications and adverse drug events associated with the ectoparasiticides used in small animal practice

In the following sections, the major groups of ectoparasites that have a significant impact on the health and welfare of cats and dogs in the UK are described..