As countries across the world ease off their lockdown regulations, it will become increasingly important for you to prepare your pets for when you go back to work. One of the silver lining situations of the quarantine period has been that pets and pet owners have been able to spend much more time with each other. But, because this has been the case, it will now be worth thinking about how to support your pet through the shift that might occur as you begin to go back to work away from home.
With the outbreak of Covid-19, we are all making sure that we know what we need to do to stay safe and to help protect the safety of our friends, family and neighbours. But what do we need to do for our pets? As pet owners, we always want to do what is best for our loving little friends, whether we have cats, dogs, or other animals. In these times, with various new concerns running through our heads, this is perhaps even more the case than usual. So, in case you are getting worried about the health and happiness of your pet in these strange times, this is just a quick overview of how best to look after them in this pandemic period.
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The new form of coronavirus, labelled Covid-19, began to spread in the seafood markets in the city of Wuhan in China. Although it spread from those dealing with and eating animals, it is in its current stage only affecting humans. A viral condition, it causes coughing, general breathing difficulty, and high temperatures. Those who have died from contracting the virus have often suffered from pneumonia, and in rare cases the virus has led to complications concluding in organ failure.
This is clearly a very serious state of affairs, but, as with anything that becomes of such critical stakes, one of the most important thing is to seek out all the official information possible, and to be open at all times to receive official communication on the events as they develop. As a pet owner, you may well be wondering if animals are at risk from Covid-19, and the good news is that there is currently no evidence that animals can suffer from the virus.
Who doesn’t enjoy the fun and high jinx of Halloween? It’s a special night of the year for kids and big kids alike. But hazards lurk around every corner for your pets who can find the celebrations stressful. Animals won’t understand what is happening and your Halloween props can be scarily dangerous for your furry friends.
The Witching hour approaches. Here’s how to ensure that your pets are safe and that your celebrations don’t come back to haunt you!
Continue reading “Halloween Safety for pets”Brexit! It’s a word that nobody wants to hear anymore. After three years of debate, arguments, bitterness and recrimination, the UK is no nearer leaving the EU. When your dog starts barking or your parrot begins squawking, consider that they just might be screaming “get on with it!”. Many people are now rapidly losing the will to live and it is a sorry situation. Uncertainty rules and that is a big problem.
If you are planning a trip in the next year or so, Brexit will be at the forefront of your mind, especially if you intend to travel with your pets. Deal or no deal, Brexit could impact your plans. Here’s everything you need to know about travelling with your pet, should the UK ever leave the EU. Please note that the regulations apply to cats, dogs and ferrets.
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