Over-monetisation of Wegovy and Ozempic in humans and pets

Ozempic for humans and cats as a weight loss drug

COMMENT: Weight loss medication such as Wegovy and Ozempic (not FDA approved in the US incidentally) are brand names for the injectable drug semaglutide which is a GLP-1 agonist which works by stimulating hormones that control appetite. They are appetite suppressants. See base of article for potential side-effects. Don’t buy weight loss either for …

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Dick Whittington. Myth and reality.

Dick Whittington

Dick Whittington neither had a cat nor was he born poor 💕😉. The news story that the Christopher Wren church in London where Dick Whittington (1354-1423) was buried (and possibly his cat) is to be sold off resulted in a backlash from many quarters and it prompted a Times journalist, Ben Macintyre, to review …

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Accidental killings in US animal shelters are often not accidents

Accident or careless management?

Intro: There are many thousands (over 4,000) of excellent animal shelters in the US saving the lives of hundreds of thousands of animals each year but there are some who are failing through sloppy management. The presence of animal shelters in the US is a wonderful thing when you think about it. They indicate …

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Drone displays and silent fireworks for US Independence Day

Our pets would prefer a drone displays and silent fireworks this 4th July

Independence Day can be a challenging holiday for dogs, wildlife, and other animals due to the frightening sounds of fireworks. These sounds often cause animals to flee in panic. For dogs that find themselves in shelters lacking a commitment to lifesaving practices, this can be fatal. Fortunately, awareness is increasing regarding the traumatic impact …

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