Pet experts have issued joint guidance to Welsh pet owners who may be worried or concerned about their pet during the COVID-19 crisis. Collective efforts across Wales to reduce the spread of COVID-19 have had a significant impact on all our lives. Many of us share our homes with pets, but the current situation can make it difficult to find help if we’re worried about their health and welfare.

This infographic aims to provide trusted advice to Welsh pet owners who may be worried about aspects of their pet’s health and wellbeing.

Here are some useful links:

Welsh Government advice for pet owners:

https://gov.wales/caring-animals-during-coronavirus-outbreak

Advice on pet grooming:

 https://www.mypetpeople.co.uk/pet-grooming-advice.html

Being aware of pet hazards and poisons:

http://tiny.cc/8l2arz

Preventing pets from escaping:

https://www.thekennelclub.org.uk/our-resources/kennel-club-campaigns/whereisyourdog/print

Maintaining your pet’s diet:

https://www.pfma.org.uk/weight-hub

Pet behaviour:

https://www.rspca.org.uk/-/q-a-the-effect-of-the-coronavirus-on-our-pet-s-behaviour

Staying safe around dogs:

https://www.bluecross.org.uk/pet-advice/be-safe-dogs

Keeping children safe around dogs:

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/what-we-do/blog/vet-qa-keeping-pets-and-kids-calm-during-lockdown?utm_source=cfsg&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=tf3covid19&utm_content=petandkidslockdown

 

Charities providing help with vet costs by providing free or low-cost treatment:

Blue Cross: https://www.bluecross.org.uk/veterinary

RSPCA: https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/care/vetcare

PDSA: https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/eligibility

Cats Protection (neutering): https://www.cats.org.uk/what-we-do/neutering/financial-assistance

 

For help and advice with your pet’s behaviour:

Animal Behaviour and Training Council:

http://www.abtcouncil.org.uk/2-website-content/33-find-a-registered-trainer-or-behaviourist.html

Cats Protection:

https://www.cats.org.uk/help-and-advice/cat-behaviour

Dogs Trust:

https://www.dogstrust.org.uk/help-advice/

Battersea:

https://www.battersea.org.uk/pet-advice/dog-advice/how-train-your-dog

PDSA:

https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/looking-after-your-pet/puppies-dogs/bad-behaviour 

 

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