Protecting Patients and the Planet: A Responsible Approach to Flea and Tick Treatments with Lizzie McLennan-Green, Companion Animal Vet Director

For decades, routine monthly parasite treatments have been the gold standard for preventative care, but the veterinary landscape is evolving. In this clinically focused episode, Companion Animal Vet Director Lizzie McLennan-Green discusses the emerging evidence of parasiticide active ingredients entering our waterways and the profession's responsibility to balance optimal patient welfare with environmental health. We explore the practicalities of moving away from a "one-size-fits-all" prescribing model by implementing a parasite lifestyle risk assessment into busy practice workflows—distinguishing the indoor "homebodies" from the adventurous "snack-seeking sniffers." Lizzie also tackles the logistical challenges of "test and treat" protocols, how to successfully re-educate clients who expect monthly treatments, and how schemes like the Healthy Pet Club are adapting to provide truly personalized, responsible care.