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Nowadays, with people living at such a fast pace and busy commuting to work or going out to work, sometimes I worry whether leaving my dog at home for so long might cause it to poop urgently. So the question arises: how long can dogs actually hold their pee? What is the relationship between their poop habits and their health status? This time, we'll explain everything clearly so you can be more confident in caring for your furry friend! 🕒 How long can an adult dog generally go without pooping? Most healthy adult dogs usually want to go to the bathroom about an hour after eating. But if they really have to endure, they can actually hold out for 12 hours or even longer. That means even if you're stuck in traffic or work late, it doesn't mean something will happen right away. But keep in mind: just because your dog can hold it doesn't mean they're comfortable. Think about how tough it is to be unable to find a bathroom in a hurry. Dogs can also struggle, but they don't know when you'll come back and let them out. If you always have to be out for long periods,…

Chocolate Cocoa beans contain Theobromine and methylxanthines, which are harmful to pets. After eating, symptoms such as vomiting, diarrhoea and trembling may appear; in severe cases it can cause irregular heartbeat and even be fatal. Chewing gum Chewing gum contains xylitol (Xylitol, commonly nicknamed "saai lok to"). After eating it, the pet's blood sugar level drops, which may cause general weakness, disorientation and trembling; the liver may be damaged and in severe cases even suffer necrosis. Melon seeds The melon seeds we usually eat contain a lot of salt, and excessive sodium can affect a pet's liver and kidney function. Turnip cake / New Year cake These cakes contain a lot of fat; after eating them, diarrhoea and vomiting may occur, and they can even cause pancreatitis. New Year flowers (e.g. lilies, daffodils) The leaves, pollen and petals of lilies contain toxins that can cause kidney failure or vomiting in cats. If a cat's paw touches a lily and it then licks it, the toxin may enter the body, and in severe cases it can be fatal. Finally, BC PETS wishes all our customers and your pets a safe, healthy and joyful New Year ^^

How to tell if your fur-kid feels cold?  -trembling all over -huddling in a corner with its body curled up -ears/body turn cold -reactions become slow -the way it walks/its posture is unusual -making low whimpering/barking Tips for keeping warm Use a heater -Place the dog bed or cat bed a certain distance away from the heater, to prevent problems such as skin burns caused by excessive heat Wear clothes -It is recommended to choose comfortable cotton, and avoid dressing pets in non-breathable fabrics Prepare a mattress or a small bed -so they won't get cold when resting or lying down Add food appropriately, and take in quality protein -eat higher-calorie food to maintain body temperature Let the fur-kids drink more warm water -it can effectively ward off the cold and also protect the stomach, avoiding symptoms such as vomiting and a dry throat Keep the living environment ventilated -When the air is not circulated for a long time, the air easily retains germs, triggering respiratory diseases in pets        [Click here to shop for various pet beds]

Do you often see your pet shaking its head or scratching its ears?

As the owner, you should pay special attention!

Your pet may already have an ear infection! If it isn't dealt with properly,

it will not only make your furry friend uncomfortable — in serious cases it can even be life-threatening~

[Inflammation Section]

Prevention section is below!

Spring is here. The weather turns warm and humid,, so it is once again the time when all kinds of parasites are in their peak breeding season.

Here is a timely reminder for everyone about prevention methods and about spotting fleas, and how to deal with them

In the hope of being spared flea infestation misery

First, get to know the most common types of fleapest -->

Ticks(commonly known as the cattle tick / wall flea)

fleas

When you find a tick:

 Never pull it out by force! Never squeeze it until it bursts, or the eggs will all come out!

1)Never grab the tick's body and yank it out carelessly, as this can cause the tick's are in their saliva or blood

to be injected into the pet's skin, or leave its mouthparts stuck on the pet, increasing the risk of disease infection,

so you must first use alcohol or a tick-repellent spray to make the tick's mouth loosen!

 2)When the alcohol makes the tick's mouth loosen, then you can use tweezers to grip the tick's mouth and pull it out! Then clean and disinfect the wound!

3) Throw all the ticks into alcohol to soak, or flush them into the toilet, ; never squeeze them until they burstthe tick's,

as the eggs may all come out, causing endless trouble!

Prevention methods:

Lots of black spots on your cat's chin?

It's actually a common feline skin condition - [Feline Acne]
- Appears near the lips / on the chin
- Black comedones / flakes
- Too many comedones can cause redness, swelling and pustules (folliculitis)

Why:
- A greasy diet and drinking too little water throw off the body's water-oil balance
- Food gets on the chin and is harder to clean
- Using plastic food bowls, which breed bacteria more easily
- The cat's own constitution, with more active oil secretion
- Changes in hormone secretion

Prevention and solutions:

Chinese New Year Precautions (Cat Edition)

Chinese New Year is almost here! We believe everyone will be cleaning up and decorating their home before the New Year,

and households with furkids should pay special attention to the following few points!

1. Keep the candy box covered

We believe everyone will prepare a beautiful candy box, and the lid must always be kept closed.

Because the colourful sweet wrappers inside are extremely attractive toys to cats,

they cannot resist grabbing them to play with, and there is a chance they may swallow them by mistake, causing choking or other gastrointestinal problems.

If children come to visit for the New Year, take good care of how the cats and children get along.

Sometimes children want to share the snacks in their hands with the cats, such as dried shredded squid,

but snacks meant for people are too strongly flavoured for cats,

and place a great burden on the cats' digestive system.

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 2. Set aside a private hiding space

Many relatives will come to visit during the New Year,