Vets warn against the growing trend of do-it-yourself pet treatments as the cost of living rises, budgets tighten

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Chrystal hasn’t taken either of her two dogs to the vet in five years. Key points: People are traveling hours for cheaper vet care as cost-of-living pressures bite Vets say more owners are choosing euthanasia over expensive procedures Owners are urged not to try and do vet care at home But as the mother-of-four, who wished to have her surname withheld, visited the local food bank for the first time amid financial stress, taking the dog to the vet goes to the bottom of the list of what she can afford. “I can’t visit the vet because I don’t have…

Chester Hill Sydney man charged with domestic violence offenses found with dead rabbits in freezer

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Man, 21, charged with domestic violence offenses was found with dead rabbits in his freezer he is accused of killing after becoming ‘frustrated’ with them Sydney man charged with 33 domestic violence offenses The 21-year-old Chester Hill man became ‘frustrated’ with the animals By Anthony Anderson For Nca Newswire Published: 9:44 PM EDT, July 7, 2023 | Updated: 9:52 PM EDT, July 7, 2023 A Sydney man, who has been charged with 33 offenses after allegedly beating his partner, has been found with a number of dead rabbits in his freezer. NSW Police allege the Chester Hill man killed the…

Woman taking pet hamster Spud’s ashes on a trip across Europe | UK News

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Lisa Murray-Lang made cardboard cutouts of different spots for Spud the hamster to play in (Picture: SWNS) A woman is taking her pet hamster’s ashes on a trip through some of the European cities she claimed she visited when he was alive. In reality, Spud never left his home in Birmingham. But owner Lisa Murray-Lang made him cardboard cutouts of exciting locations to play in, and now he’s taking his remains to the real spots. Lisa, 47, already spent £3,500 on scattering some of Spud’s ashes in Waikiki, Hawaii, last March. But she kept some of them to put in…

Ice pops and wet towels: how to keep your pets safe in a heatwave

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Cats and dogs don’t always know what’s best for them. Here’s some tips from the experts to keep your pets safe in extreme temperatures. However maladapted our homes, offices and trains are for the heatwaves currently scorching Europe, most people are clear on the public health messages by now. Drinking water and limiting time in high temperatures are top of the list. But as a society of pet lovers, what can we do to take care of the animals in our lives? Just like us, dogs, cats and other much-loved creatures can suffer from heatstroke, so hydration and shade are…

CARE 4 Paws mobile wellness clinic serves free microchips to local pets Wednesday | Photos |

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Lompoc residents received free pet microchips Tuesday at the Half Century Club served by the CARE 4 Paws mobile pet wellness clinic. On Wednesdays in Santa Maria pet owners wait in line outside the Santa Maria Eagles Lodge to receive nail trims, vaccines, licensing, and other services. The CARE 4 Paws mobile wellness clinic offered pet owners with vaccines, flea treatment, microchips and other basic services at low cost outside the Santa Maria Eagles Wednesday. Randy De La Peña, Contributor A 12-week old English Bulldog, Miklo, receives care Wednesday morning during pet mobile wellness clinic from CARE 4 Paws outside…

The JM Smucker (SJM) Benefits From Pricing, Core Priorities

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The JM Smucker Company SJM has been benefiting from its strong pricing endeavors amid cost-related headwinds. A focus on core categories has also been working well for this Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company. These upsides aided The JM Smucker’s fourth-quarter fiscal 2023 results, wherein the top and bottom lines increased year over year and beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The results reflected the strength in strategies and the demand for the company’s brands. Management remains focused on sustaining momentum due to its key growth platforms — Uncrustables sandwiches, coffee portfolio (including expansion into new formats), and dog treats and cat…

2 arrested after dozens of animals, some dead, found in KS home

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Authorities serving a search warrant in connection with an animal cruelty case discovered over 70 animals living in “disturbing conditions” inside a Kansas home. The discovery was made Tuesday when the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office along with the Kansas Department of Agriculture served a search warrant at a residence in rural Coffeyville, a press release from the sheriff’s office said. Authorities “developed probable cause that many animals on the property and inside the residence were malnourished and being housed in very disturbing conditions,” according to the release. During the search, investigators found dogs, cats, snakes, chickens, ducks, rabbits, a lizard…

Bindi Irwin Engagement Ring: A Look at the Ring and the Stones She Chose 

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Bindi Irwin is the daughter of the late Steve Irwin, the famous wildlife conservationist. She is also a conservationist herself, and she is committed to living an ethical lifestyle.  In 2020, Irwin announced her engagement to Chandler Powell, a professional wakeboarder. The couple’s engagement was a major event in the world of wildlife conservation, and their rings were a perfect reflection of their values.  The Engagement  Powell proposed to Irwin in Australia, in front of the Irwin family’s zoo. He got down on one knee and presented her with a ring. Irwin said yes, and the couple was married in…