Fake medicine almost killed my cat - here's how to keep your pet safe
Summary
A cat named Smokey experienced a severe reaction from using fake flea medication purchased online, leading to emergency surgery. The government has warned about counterfeit veterinary products being sold, urging pet owners to buy medicines only from trusted sources.Key Facts
- Smokey the cat fell ill after using a fake flea treatment bought online.
- The owner, Alan, paid £3,000 for emergency surgery to save Smokey.
- The government issued a warning about fake veterinary products sold online.
- The Intellectual Property Office has stopped around 18,000 illegal pet medicine items.
- Fake products can have spelling errors and wrong packaging, making them identifiable.
- Pet owners are advised to purchase medicines from reputable sources only.
- Veterinary Nurse Nina Downing recommends using medicines prescribed by a vet.
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