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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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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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Project Dog Foster encourages people to foster pets in San Diego

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There are a record number of animals up for adoption in San Diego. Several shelters and rescues are taking part in Project Dog Foster. SAN DIEGO — There are so many dogs in need of homes in San Diego that several shelters and rescues are teaming up to encourage people to foster these pets. It’s called Project Dog Foster. Six local organizations are joining forces to find foster homes for dogs. They’re looking for people to help out, even if it’s just for a short period of time. “Dogs are social, they want to be with their families, they want…
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Alabama Rot UK: Dog owners warned as more cases reported

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The urgent warning comes following an outbreak of the fatal disease, known as Alabama Rot or CRVG, which can cause a dog’s flesh to rot. The rare illness can block blood vessels in your dog’s kidneys and skin. A number of cases have been reported this year in Wales, Scotland and the North of England. Dog experts from Kennel Store warn: “Alabama rot, also known as CRGV (cutaneous and renal glomerular vasculopathy), is a very rare but potentially life-threatening disease that blocks and damages the blood vessels in a dog’s skin and kidneys. “Dogs affected by Alabama rot often develop…
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City of Lima Residents Can Apply for Pet Spay/Neuter Assistance | News

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April 2, 2024 Press Release from the City of Lima: The Spay and Neuter Assistance Program (SNAP) is designed to assist Lima residents with voluntary sterilization of companion animals as a proactive approach to controlling pet overpopulation. This assistance program will give first priority to low-income residents, but all residents in need of assistance will be considered. Goals for SNAP: Reduce the number of unwanted animals and litter, thus reducing the overpopulation in shelters and/or in feral colonies Decrease instances of animal aggression and thus reduce the number of bites and injuries to both people and other animals Reduce the…
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ACANA Pet Food Team Announces Nationwide Kitten-Cuddler Promotion and Underscores Need for Shelter Support During ‘Kitten Season’

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The makers of ACANA pet food help shelters handle the annual influx of kittens through food donations and focus on the importance of social interaction through unique $10,000 nationwide cuddler promotion with Best Friends Animal Society AUBURN, Ky., March 27, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — This spring, when newborn kittens overwhelm shelters due to higher birth rates, the makers of ACANA pet food will support shelters and help cats start strong. These new arrivals need socializing and contact to get ready for adoption, and shelters need extra support during this busy time. The makers of ACANA pet food are supporting cats and…
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