Breeders Selling Wrong Pet Medicine, Says SPCA

The Fiji Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has warned pet owners to be cautious when purchasing medications from breeders after reports that some animal treatments are being incorrectly labelled and sold to the public.

The SPCA said it had recently become aware of cases where deworming and deflea medications were being dispensed with incorrect labels and misleading information.

The organisation said such practices could place animals at serious risk, particularly if pet owners administer medication based on inaccurate instructions or incorrect product information.

"It has recently been brought to our attention that some breeders are dispensing deworming and deflea medications with incorrect labels and misleading information being provided to the public," the SPCA said.

The animal welfare group strongly advised against the practice and warned that official complaints would be lodged with the relevant authorities if similar cases are identified.

The SPCA is also urging pet owners to consult a veterinarian before administering any medication to their pets, noting that proper dosage and treatment should be determined based on the animal's weight, age, species and medical condition.

According to the organisation, one reported case involved a product labelled as Simparica Trio which was allegedly found to be a different deworming medication.

"The safety and wellbeing of animals must always come first," the SPCA said.

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