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BreakingNews.ie
14 hours ago
- Health
- BreakingNews.ie
Dog owners warned about grass seed injuries
Animal Welfare charity The Irish Blue Cross is alerting dog owners to the "serious seasonal hazard" of grass seeds. Found in meadows and woodland areas during the summer months, the seemingly harmless, tiny pointy seeds, can cause painful and potentially dangerous injuries to dogs. Advertisement Dr Sophie Olah, head of veterinary services at The Irish Blue Cross, explained: 'Grass seeds can easily attach to dogs' fur during walks, especially in long grass. Once embedded, the seeds can pierce the skin, causing intense discomfort. "Any dog can be affected by grass seeds when walking through long grass, so it's important to check your dog's feet, ears, and coat after walking in areas with long grass.' Dr Ciara Sweeney, veterinary surgeon at The Irish Blue Cross, added: 'Early detection can prevent a minor irritation from becoming a serious veterinary issue. The Irish Blue Cross is alerting dog owners to the serious seasonal hazard of grass seeds. "If your dog has a grass seed stuck in their paw, they could lick vigorously at their paw, you might spot a swelling between their toes, or they may limp. If one has gotten into their ear or eyes, they may shake their head, paw at their ear or eye, or you might notice redness, swelling or discharge from their eye. Advertisement "They can often sneeze violently to try and dislodge a seed if one has entered their nose, and if a seed enters under their skin, they may chew or lick at the sore spot.' The Irish Blue Cross advises dog owners who spot a grass seed in their dog's fur, that has not yet pierced the skin, to remove it immediately to prevent injury. For owners who suspect their dog has a grass seed injury, the charity advises they immediately contact their vet. For more information or to support the charity's vital veterinary work, visit
Reuters
28-05-2025
- Business
- Reuters
Pets At Home reports annual underlying profit in line with expectations
May 28 (Reuters) - British retailer Pets At Home (PETSP.L), opens new tab on Wednesday reported annual underlying pretax profit in line with its expectations, as elevated costs and weak demand for pet accessories continue to weigh down growth. As living costs still remain elevated, UK consumers have been holding back on discretionary purchases including bringing new pets into their homes, driving down the company's retail sales. However, demand for services within its Vet group unit has helped offset broader sales pressures, logging a 13% growth in revenue for the year. The company reported underlying pre-tax profit of 133 million pounds ($179.2 million) for the year ended March 27, marginally up from 132 million pounds it reported in the prior year. Pets at Home reiterated its expectation for a subdued consumer backdrop in fiscal year 2026, with underlying pre-tax profit dropping to between 115 million pounds to 125 million pounds. ($1 = 0.7421 pounds)
Free Malaysia Today
08-05-2025
- Health
- Free Malaysia Today
Mass pigeon deaths in Ipoh not caused by infectious disease, says DVS
The veterinary services department received a complaint from the Ipoh city council on May 4 regarding a large number of dead pigeons near the park's fountain. (Facebook pic) PETALING JAYA : The veterinary services department (DVS) has ruled out infectious disease as the cause of death of dozens of pigeons in Padang Ipoh earlier this week. In a statement today, DVS said it received a complaint from the Ipoh city council on May 4 regarding a large number of dead pigeons near the park's fountain. 'Based on our preliminary findings, infectious disease has been ruled out. We are awaiting the results of a test for possible poisoning.' DVS said a post-mortem on three of the birds revealed no external injuries but uncovered signs of internal trauma, including bleeding in the lungs and trachea, blood clots in the chest cavity, and discolouration of the liver. Samples from the birds were sent for laboratory testing and preliminary results came back negative for Avian Influenza, Newcastle Disease, and Adenovirus, it added. The department has urged the public to report any unusual animal deaths to the nearest DVS office or through its hotline at 03-8870 2041. Videos of the dead birds made rounds on social media on May 5, prompting the DVS to investigate the matter.
