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Nutrition for Dogs and Cats

WEBRegarding human nutrition, FOUR PAWS promotes the so called 3R’s: Reducing the consumption of meat and other animal-based products, refining one’s diet by choosing …

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Awns / grass seeds: Why They Pose a Danger to Dogs

WEBThe potential consequences for your dog can be extremely serious and even life-threatening. If an awn isn’t removed from the ear in time, it can lead to middle-ear …

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Feeding Your Dog Properly

WEBWithout water, your dog’s body will not function properly, and it will become dehydrated over time. Change the water in the bowl at least once a day, or more often if …

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Milk madness: The torment of dairy cows

WEBThe main task of a dairy cow for human purpose is to produce a lot of milk. But she only gives milk if she gives birth to a calf. The cow is artificially inseminated for …

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The suffering of dogs with genetic disorders

WEB'Brachycephaly' describes a condition in which the skull of the animal has been shortened and rounded through selective breeding.In its extreme form, …

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Benefits to Dogs in the Office

WEBThe benefits for both companies and employees. Several studies and research have shown that dogs offer social support, are able to reduce stress, increase cognitive …

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Breeding of Dogs with Genetic Disorders

WEBOverall, 757 genetic disorders have been described in dogs¹. A study of the 50 most popular dog breeds in the UK, for example, found that each of the studied …

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The Top 9 Reasons Why People Give Up Their Pets

WEBPet owners may lose their job, get divorced, move into a rental property that does not allow pets, have a baby, or develop health problems (allergies is one of the …

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Animal Welfare Assessment Framework

WEBAnimal welfare is an individual and subjective mental state 1.It is the sum of all mental experiences of an individual at a given time. This mental state is influenced by …

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STRAY ANIMAL CARE in AUSTRALIA

WEBFOUR PAWS Stray Animal Care programs help thousands of animals all over the world, using Catch-Neuter-Vaccinate-Release programs to successfully reduce homeless …

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The puppy trade and its connection with genetic disorders

WEBFOUR PAWS has been investigating the puppy trade for many years and has gathered extensive evidence that breeders use animals for profit and disregard the …

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Setting the Record Straight on Spaying/Neutering Myths

WEBDogs and cats get fat if they are neutered or spayed. True: Spaying and neutering do not cause weight gain if pet owners continue to provide healthy diets and …

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FAQs about Stray Animal Care

WEBWe address various angles of the stray animal problem. First and foremost, FOUR PAWS works together with the local community, such as the authorities, law …

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FOUR PAWS Joins One Health Partnership Framework for …

WEB9 May 2023 – Today, the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development of Vietnam and FOUR PAWS International, signed an agreement for the global animal …

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Animals help Humans

WEBWhether they are dogs, cats, guinea pigs, monkeys, llamas, pigs or hens, animals help humans in countless vital ways. They often make a valuable contribution to …

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Health Checklist for Guinea Pigs

WEBHealth Checklist. Check eating behaviour: Guinea pigs don’t generally shy away from food. They love to eat and do so almost constantly. If your guinea pig hasn’t …

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Monitoring, Evaluation & Impact

WEBFOUR PAWS conducts stray animal care programmes in multiple countries in Eastern Europe and Southeast Asia. Within these programmes, Monitoring, Evaluation …

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Slaughter of pigs by carbon dioxide and electric stunning

WEBCarbon dioxide gassing (CO₂ stunning) is mainly used on large piggery farms. For a pig factory farm, this type of stunning is cost-effective and makes it possible …

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