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PetExplained provides general educational information about dog and cat behaviour, food safety, and everyday care, sourced from veterinary and animal-welfare organizations as described in our How We Research page.

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If your pet is showing signs of illness, injury, or distress, or if you know or suspect your pet has eaten something toxic, contact your veterinarian, an emergency veterinary clinic, or an animal poison control organization directly rather than relying on this website. Do not delay seeking professional care because of something you read here.

Where an article names a reviewer and their credentials, that person and their qualifications are genuine. Where no reviewer is named, the article was researched and written by the site’s editorial team directly from the sources listed on the page, and has not been reviewed by a licensed veterinarian.