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Sergeant's Response to PETA Accusations against PLRS

Sept. 9, 2010

Recently, PETA released information alleging that Professional Laboratory and Research Services (PLRS) mistreats and abuses animals in its testing operations. With these allegations, PETA also released an unverified list of companies working with PLRS.

Sergeant's has not worked with PLRS since 2006 and has no plans to resume working with PLRS. PETA's claims are based on video footage they state was taken between December 2009 and August 2010. Sergeant's had no relationship with PLRS during the time period in which PETA obtained the video footage.

Sergeant's continues to be committed to the humane treatment of animals and the ethical development of products that contribute to the health and wellbeing of pets and their families.

Statement in Response to EPA Actions

March 18, 2010

Sergeant's welcomes the actions that the EPA has announced to improve the labeling and instructions for the use of flea and tick spot-on products for dogs and cats. Sergeant's has been concerned about this issue for some time, which prompted the launch of the Sergeant's "Look at the Label" campaign a few years ago to educate consumers about the proper way to use flea and tick spot-on products. All Sergeant's flea and tick products are safe and effective when used properly. It is important for the safety of pets that their owners and handlers know how to safely and effectively use flea and tick products.

Sergeant's has already taken steps to make its labels easier to read and instructions more specific. Sergeant's will be working with the EPA on specific recommendations for label improvement  to make sure that consumers know how to correctly use flea and tick spot-on products. Sergeant's continues to innovate through product development and enhance current flea and tick formulations in order to improve the lives and pets and their families. 

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