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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Oscar Rihll

TikTok ‘hacks’ could be putting your dog’s life at risk – here’s why

TikTok PDSA
  • Pet owners are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking veterinary advice on platforms like TikTok , following a warning from a leading animal charity, The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals ( PDSA ).
  • PDSA has cautioned that popular online “hacks” and home remedies could inadvertently endanger pets’ lives.
  • An example of dangerous advice seen by the PDSA includes administering ibuprofen to dogs, which is highly toxic to animals.
  • Veterinary surgeon Cat Henstridge said: “A lot of home and herbal holistic remedies are at best ineffective and, at worse, potentially dangerous.”
  • The charity urges pet owners to consult their vet directly for health concerns. Catherine Burke, a PDSA vet, said taking advice from online tips “can delay pet owners from seeking proper veterinary care, where early treatment can make a significant difference”.

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