Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePet owners are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking veterinary advice on platforms like TikTok (Getty/iStock)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”.In fullThe TikTok ‘hacks’ and home treatments putting dogs’ lives at riskThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
TikTok ‘hacks’ could be putting your dog’s life at risk – here’s why
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestylePet owners are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking veterinary advice on platforms like TikTok (Getty/iStock)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”.In fullThe TikTok ‘hacks’ and home treatments putting dogs’ lives at riskThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
