A pet is a lifetime commitment and should never be bought on impulse. The Pet Advertising Advisory Group (PAAG) has made a checklist, to help potential owners making the right choice. The list includes various pets – from cats and dogs to rodents and reptiles. https://paag.org.uk/how-to-buy-a-pet/
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Most pets are scared by sudden, loud noises and the end of December can be a very distressing time. Up to 80% of pet owners report that their pet is afraid of fireworks. Most pets will display mild symptoms of fear or anxiety initially but if improperly managed they tend to get worse. Some of
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Finnish Safety and Chemicals Agency (Tukes) began to study alphachloralose (AC) toxicity in 2019 after several Finnish veterinarians started to discuss it on social media. AC works as an anesthetic. Especially cats are prone to AC toxicity because the substance also acts when a pet eats a mouse that has ingested the poison. When treated
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Just a friendly reminder for winter days which can save your pet’s life: antifreeze (ethylene glycol) is highly toxic for dogs and cats; it can cause fatal acute kidney failure. It has a sweet taste, so pets like to lick it off the ground. Be sure to keep them safe!
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