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Recent advances in flea control

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.

Natalie Perrins graduated from the Royal Veterinary College (RVC) in 2001 and spent two years in small animal practice. She returned to the RVC in 2003 as a resident in veterinary dermatology and is currently studying for both the RCVS certificate and European diploma in veterinary dermatology.

Anke Hendricks graduated from Hannover, Germany, in 1995. After completing a residency at the RVC and providing a dermatology service in private referral practice, she returned to the RVC, where she is a lecturer in veterinary dermatology. She holds a doctorate in veterinary immunology and is an RCVS and European specialist in veterinary dermatology.