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Can Dogs Eat Ham Bones? Why Vets Say No This Christmas Can dogs eat ham bones? No. Ham bones are smoked and cooked, which makes them brittle and likely to splinter, and the fat on ham can trigger pancreatitis. Canberra vet Dr Michael Archinal told Region Canberra that giving your dog the Christmas ham bone […]
Bee and Wasp Stings in Dogs and Cats: Signs, First Aid and When to See a Vet Most bee and wasp stings in dogs and cats cause mild swelling that settles within a day, but some trigger a severe allergic reaction. Remove the stinger, apply a cool compress and watch your pet closely. Go to
Heatstroke in Cats: 9 Warning Signs, First Aid and Prevention Heatstroke in cats is a life-threatening emergency. If your cat is panting, drooling or wobbly on a hot day, move them somewhere cool, wet their fur with room-temperature water and call your vet straight away. The Animal Referral and Emergency Network (AREN) warns that heatstroke
Lilies are toxic to cats, and even pollen or vase water can cause kidney failure. Learn which lilies are dangerous, the signs and what to do.
A urinary blockage in a male cat is an emergency. Learn the signs, why straining in the litter tray matters, what to do and how vets treat it.
