TikTok ‘hacks’ could be putting your dog’s life at risk – here’s why
Pet owners are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking veterinary advice on platforms like TikTok (Getty/iStock)
Pet owners are being urged to exercise extreme caution when seeking veterinary advice on platforms like TikTok, following a warning from a leading animal charity, The People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals (PDSA).
PDSA has cautioned that popular online “hacks” and home remedies could inadvertently endanger pets’ lives.
An example of dangerous advice seen by the PDSA includes administering ibuprofen to dogs, which is highly toxic to animals.
Veterinary surgeon Cat Henstridge said: “A lot of home and herbal holistic remedies are at best ineffective and, at worse, potentially dangerous.”
The charity urges pet owners to consult their vet directly for health concerns. Catherine Burke, a PDSA vet, said taking advice from online tips “can delay pet owners from seeking proper veterinary care, where early treatment can make a significant difference”.
