Veterinarian warns against viral TikTok trend that has pet owners DYEING dogs’ fur

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Veterinarian warns against viral TikTok grooming trend that has pet owners DYEING dogs’ fur to make them look like OTHER animals Owners are using pet hair dye to transform their pooches into other animals Dr. Anna Foreman has spoken out against the controversial practice She said dyeing a dog’s fur could lead to skin irritation or toxicity By Erica Nardozzi For Dailymail.Com Published: 01:12PM EDT, June 9, 2023 | Updated: 12:19 PM EDT, June 9, 2023 A veterinarian has been warned against a viral TikTok trend that has pet owners dyeing their dog’s fur to make them look like different…

How to keep pets safe in hazardous air quality conditions

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CNN — Across the United States and Canada, millions of people are navigating potentially harmful air as smoke from more than 430 active Canadian wildfires saturates populated areas such as New York City. With parts of the East Coast expected to experience poor air quality through at least this weekend — and winds possibly moving dense smoke farther south into the Mid-Atlantic — experts say pets could be at risk, too. Dr. Gabrielle Fadl, director of primary care at Bond Vet Clinic in New York City, said her practice has had a “significant influx of calls” from concerned clients seeking…

Here’s how to keep dogs healthy, fit for life

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New research shows the best way to keep dogs happy and healthy as they age with their human companions by surrounding them with other dogs. Researchers conducted the largest survey of its kind on more than 21,000 dog owners. Published on May 13 in the journal Evolution, Medicine & Public Health, the study shows what health factors are important to keep canines aging alongside their humans. “People love their dogs,” Noah Snyder-Mackler, assistant professor of life sciences at Arizona State University, said in a press release. “But what people may not know, is that this love and care, combined with…

Untreated sewage was released into the sea after the storm as people were told to stay away from Fylde beaches

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Play Brightcove videos People are being urged to stay away from beaches until further notice on the Fylde coast after raw sewage was pumped into the sea during a storm. United Utilities says the ‘pollution incident’ saw the sewage, mixed with rainwater, released into the sea after a pipe burst on Monday 12 June. It effects beaches across the Fylde coast and the councils are urging people to stay out of the sea and keep pets clear of the water. The beaches affected include: Bisham Blackpool Central Blackpool North Blackpool South Cleveleys beach Fleetwood St Annes St. Annes North Urgent…

Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha appeals for help

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As cold and wet weather hits Cape Town this winter, staff at the Mdzananda Animal Clinic in Khayelitsha, Cape Town appealed for help to keep their furry patients well-fed and warm. The clinic, the only one in the sprawling township, services nearly 1500 animal patients per month. They launched the winter campaign with the aim of looking after the animals in their care and to assist families, who are battling to take care of their pets. The Mdzananda Animal Clinic, in existence for more than 25 years, is a godsend for most of the pets in this community, The much…

Blue-green algae is back. Here are some tips to protect you and your pet

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Although it isn’t quite summer yet, blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, is already showing up in New Brunswick waterways. Meghann Bruce, a researcher and instructor with the University of New Brunswick Canadian Rivers Institute, said as soon as the ice went out in early May, there was a “bloom” in Blue Bell Lake near Grand Falls. “Blooms could be happening right now, so people should be watching for them anytime they’re around the water,” she said. Bruce said there are two types of blue-green algae blooms. Meghann Bruce is a researcher and instructor with the University of New Brunswick…

Wildfire smoke: How to minimize health risks

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CNN — Millions of people in the US are under air quality alerts as smoke from raging Canadian wildfires sweeps down the East Coast. Some schools in New York and Washington are canceling outdoor activities, and airports are facing delays or ground stops due to poor visibility. Smoke can also cause health problems such as difficulty breathing, burning eyes, dizziness, headache or nausea. Doctors say people whose symptoms are getting worse should get medical attention. Here’s what they want everyone to know about staying healthy and avoiding problems when the air is thick with smoke. Why does wildfire smoke make…

Dogs who refuse to separate get adopted together

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Hey Siri, play ‘Best Friend’ by Saweetie and Doja Cat. Two pit bulls at a Minnesota animal shelter went viral this week after one jumped over a wall to be reunited with her BFF, and the cuteness is just in time for National Best Friends Day. Dogs Brenda and Linda were dropped off at the Friends of Minneapolis Animal Care & Control shelter in Minneapolis on May 22. Workers at the shelter think Brenda, the brown one, is 4 and Linda is 7. The pair were initially in separate kennels but before long, Brenda climbed up the wall separating them…