16/05/2026
This weekend, people across the UK are taking part in the Paddle-Out Protest to call for cleaner, safer water. 🌊🐾
And yes — this matters to dog owners too.
Our dogs don’t just walk near water. They swim in it, paddle through it, roll beside it, drink from puddles and carry the outside world back home on their paws.
Recent evidence has raised concerns about commonly used pet flea treatment chemicals being detected in UK rivers at levels that may damage aquatic life.
That should make us all pause.
This is not about blaming responsible pet owners. Most people use routine flea treatments because they believe they are doing the right thing. But maybe it is time to ask whether every dog needs the same monthly chemical approach, all year round, regardless of their lifestyle.
At Mr Slobberchops, we believe in a more thoughtful, tailored approach to flea and tick prevention — one that considers the individual dog, their environment, and the wider world they live in.
Natural support. Better questions. Lower-impact choices where suitable.
Find your nearest Paddle-Out Protest and stand up for cleaner water. 💚
