Thai FDA Warns Against Buying Online Pet Flea-and-Tick Drops Sold by Fake Facebook Page

Key summary

The Thai Food and Drug Administration (FDA) investigated a Facebook page named 'Pet shop สินค้าสัตว์เลี้ยง' that advertised the sale of flea-and-tick drops for pets. The advertisement claimed to be an authorized distributor, offering safe and affordable purchases. However, checks revealed that while the page requested transfers for goods, no actual products were delivered. According to reports on www.blacklistseller.com, the page exhibited behavior consistent with fraud. Flea-and-tick drops are controlled drugs under Thai law and cannot be sold online. The FDA warns consumers against purchasing such medications through online channels due to high risks of fraud, counterfeit products, non-compliant standards, and safety hazards that could endanger pets' lives. For proper and safe treatment, the FDA advises consulting a veterinarian for assessment and care. When buying pet medication, consumers should verify product licensing information before purchase and buy from licensed pharmacies. Consumers can check product licensing data at www.fda.moph.go.th or via Line@FDAThai and Facebook: FDAThai. If suspicious products or advertisements are found, reports can be made to the FDA hotline 1556, Line@FDAThai, Facebook: FDAThai, E-mail: 1556@fda.moph.go.th, P.O. Box 1556, Ministry of Public Health, Nonthaburi Province 11004, or provincial public health offices nationwide. The news was published on October 27, 2026 (Thai year 2569), as part of News Release 10 for the fiscal year 2027.