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Dog Covered In Ticks And Left Tied To A Post Gets A New Chance At Life

An abandoned dog in Serbia was given a new chance at life after rescuers came to his aid. According to a video shared by the Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia , they received a call regarding a dog that was tied to a post and all alone. When rescuers arrived on the scene, they were greeted by the concerned citizens who’d called for help. They didn’t want to leave the dog alone but knew they couldn’t care for it. Thankfully, the rescue organization was able to lend a hand. Photo: YouTube/Dog Rescue Shelter Mladenovac, Serbia The dog had been tied to a post with a blue plastic rope and left with bowls of food and water. From a distance, it looked like the pup had a skin condition on his face, but further inspection revealed that the strange lumps were actually massive ticks. Article continues below Our Featured Programs See how we’re making a difference for People, Pets, and the Planet and how you can get involved! Learn more They examined his body a bit closer and r...

How Much Benadryl Can I Give My Dog?

When people get itchy, they often reach for Benadryl, which can relieve itching, rashes, inflammation, vomiting, and nausea. The medicine’s all-purpose effects often leave pet owners wondering if they can give dogs Benadryl to help sooth their dog’s itchy skin, too. Benadryl for dogs If you’ve ever taken an itchy dog to the vet, your veterinarian may have given your dog Benadryl. This all-purpose histamine treatment (which is also known by its active ingredient, Diphenhydramine) is often used to relieve itchy dogs suffering from allergies, inflammation, snake/insect bites. Because Benadryl also offers a sedative quality, its used to help dogs suffering from anxiety and motion sickness. Is Benadryl Safe for Dogs? Photo: Flickr/ Rayaah There are many different types of Benadryl, but not all Benadryl is safe for dogs. Liquid Benadryl, for example, contains alcohol, making this type of Benadryl toxic for dogs. Time-release tablets are also unsuitable, because dogs absorb Benadryl di...

Ethanol, Found In Most Hand Sanitizers, Is Toxic If Ingested In Large Quantities By Pets

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, people are washing their hands more and the usage of hand sanitizers has dramatically increased. Hand sanitizers claim to ‘kill 99.9%’ of germs because of the high amount of alcohol (ethanol) they contain, but if large quantities were ingested by a dog or cat it could be deadly. Most hand sanitizers are ethanol or isopropanol-based with some containing 95% alcohol. Just like other forms of alcohol, if a pet ingests too much ethanol it could be toxic. Pixabay It is important to disinfect surfaces and wash your hands, especially during the coronavirus outbreak, but there is a way to do it and keep your pets safe. First, do not apply hand sanitizer on your pets. As an extra precaution, allow the sanitizer to fully absorb or dry on your hands before petting your dog or cat, or allowing them to lick your hands. However, if your pet happened to lick your freshly sanitized hand it is unlikely they would be harmed – even though rumors are spreading on social me...

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