Category: Pets News

How to keep your pets safe when celebrating

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The Humane Society of Greater Dayton is reminding pet owners to be careful with their furry friends this Easter. The humane society provided a list of 10 dangers to be aware of when celebrating. Easter 2024: Which restaurants are open on Easter? Chocolate– Symptoms of chocolate poisoning in dogs include vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, tremors, seizures, and even heart problems. Flowers & Bulbs- Lilies, daffodils, tulips, and hyacinths can cause drooling, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and even heart problems if ingested by pets. Hot Cross Buns- Raisins, sultanas, and currants commonly found in these buns can lead to kidney failure in dogs.…
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How To Keep Your Pet Safe During The Eclipse In New York

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There have been plenty of warnings on how we can keep ourselves safe during the eclipse but do we need to do anything for our pets? The total solar eclipse will pass over the United States on Monday. Here in New York, most of the state will be on the path of totality, meaning that we will have the best view of the event. Read More: Total Solar Eclipse – Where To Watch It In Western New York | People have had plenty of warnings There have been plenty of warnings and reminders about how to stay safe during the…
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Camping with pets and how to avoid an emergency a long way from home

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A first-aid kit is essential when packing the car and hitting the road for an Easter camping trip with the family. But what about your furry passengers and the dangers lurking around the campsite? Learning basic pet first-aid skills could help save your pet’s life, especially if you are kilometers from the nearest vet. Minor accidents can turn into major injuries.(ABC Far North: Amanda Cranston) Veterinary nurse Kelly Irvine runs first-aid workshops in Cairns for pet owners so they can respond in an emergency. “It should be mandatory for pet owners,” she said. Ms Irvine said managing a pet’s symptoms…
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Playing with dogs helps people concentrate and relax, brain recordings show

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The participants wore the brainwave-detecting headsets during the activities, then completed surveys after each one to describe how they felt emotionally. The researchers found that participants’ alpha brain waves, which indicate stability and relaxation, became stronger when they played with Aro using squeaky toys and when they took her for a walk on a park trail. Those results suggested people were experiencing an increased state of rest and relaxation. Beta brain waves, which are associated with attention and concentration, became stronger when participants played with Aro, brushed her or gave her a gentle massage — a sign that people’s concentration…
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Woman charged in dog attack had pets taken away before: court

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A Toronto woman facing multiple charges in a dog attack that seriously injured a child was previously deemed an “irresponsible” owner of dangerous dogs and subsequently ordered evicted from her apartment, according to court records and her former landlord. A 38-year-old woman was charged with criminal negligence causing bodily harm and other offenses after an off-leash dog bit and dragged a child at a Toronto park last Saturday. Police have said the attack left the child with life-altering injuries. Court documents show the woman and a man she lived with were the subject of multiple complaints at a Toronto condominium…
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Highway Code: £5,000 fine for driving with dogs in car

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The code contains a rule that all pet owners should be aware of if they don’t want to be hit financially. The rule states that pets should be “suitably restrained” when traveling in the car to keep them safe if drivers are forced to stop quickly. Rule 57 of the Highway Code states: “When in a vehicle make sure dogs or other animals are suitably restrained so they cannot distract you while you are driving or injure you, or themselves, if you stop quickly. “A seat belt harness, pet carrier, dog cage or dog guard are ways of restraining animals…
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Wellness dog patrols downtown Edmonton

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In the pedways – below the streets of Edmonton – you’ll often find a three-year-old Labrador Retriever roaming around. “His name is Yoghurt and getting pets is his job,” Jeffrey Friend tells someone who stops to see his dog. The pair are a volunteer wellness dog team with the Chimo Animal Assisted Wellness and Learning Society (CAAWLS). “We have about 100 active volunteers with their dogs and we do visits to K-12 schools, seniors homes, universities, businesses, basically anywhere that likes to ask us to come out,” said Friend. About a year ago they were asked by the City of…
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Charity issues Easter appeal for forever homes as five dogs seek their ‘happily ever after’ | UK News

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An animal charity has issued an Easter appeal as it seeks forever homes for five of its dogs. Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has teamed up with Mars Petcare to highlight that holidays can be a “great time for families to find a new furry family member” and is urging all those thinking about adopting a pet to consider rehoming one from its care. The charity has highlighted five dogs currently awaiting their happily ever after. Image: Bruno. Pic: Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home Bruno, a young labrador/pointer, has been described as a “happy and affectionate boy who has a…
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