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I saw this interesting article by Erin Hale on Al Jazeera: “Pets and COVID-19: Experts say vigilance needed but risks small” ” (https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2022/3/16/covid-animals) The article’s thesis is summed up just under the headline: “Since the pandemic began, 19 species of animals across 35 countries have contracted COVID-19, but people remain the biggest risk.” (I continue . . . → Read More: Pets and COVID-19: Experts say vigilance needed (news) 
I saw this article on BBC News yesterday and just have to share it with y’all: “Will your pet need a coronavirus vaccine?” (https://www.bbc.com/news/world-56602311) I do not believe that I’ll vaccinate my cats if a vaccine becomes available. Of course, this decision might change if any variants evolve to the point of being a safety . . . → Read More: Will your pet need a coronavirus vaccine? (news) Yet another study has found further evidence that catnip and silvervine (and similar plants) may protect against mosquitoes. As icky as some repellants smell, I’d rather rub catnip on myself. Ha! Of course, I’m sure processing catnip would result in a much more effective & useful application. But still, fingers crossed that one of the . . . → Read More: Catnip Repels Mosquitoes? Yup. New Study Provides Additional Evidence! The maker of SportMix cat & dog foods has decided to recall some of its foods because tests of some batches indicate “levels of aflatoxin that exceed acceptable limits”. Aflatoxin is produced by molds that grow on corn and other grains. (Locally, this brand is only sold at Tractor Supply Company, Walmart, & a few . . . → Read More: Recall of SportMix dry kibble cat & dog foods Tough to resist Lily smooshing her face into my lips! (Most recent update: 16 March 2022.) As I learn new info about Covid-19 or SARS-CoV-2 regarding our little ones, I’ll share it in the comments below. I got my third vaccine dose on 31 January 2022. (Hip Hip Hooray!) In addition, I’ve had no . . . → Read More: Safety First (Covid-19 & Companion Animals) |
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