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Shorten tapeworm treatment window, mandate cat treatment, and reintroduce compulsory tick treatments for pets.

Recommendation
The Government should shorten the tapeworm treatment window from 24–120 hours to 24–48 hours; introduce mandatory tapeworm treatment for imported cats as well as dogs; and reintroduce compulsory tick treatments for all non-commercial movements of cats and dogs. (Paragraph 96) Pet importation — responsibility, monitoring and enforcement
Government Response

A response document is linked to this report, dated 20 December 2024. Response attribution to this recommendation has not been verified. Read the response document.

Source
Committee Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Committee
Inquiry Pet welfare and abuse
Report Second Report - Pet welfare and abuse 05 Apr 2024 HC 161
View on Parliament website
Addressee Bodies
Department for Environment Food and Rural Affairs
Timeline
Recommendation age 2.4 yrs
Report published 05 Apr 2024