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Not only do we suffer: the climate crisis is hurting our pets.

so what are we doing?

The recent climate conference highlights the various issues affecting us.

But there are also those who take care of dogs and cats.

A new European venture has recruited the best scientists in the world and offers a digital service that will provide you with answers and information in real time, in order to properly care for your best friends.

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In collaboration with MSD Animal Health

Tuesday, 23 November 2021, 13:51 Updated: Thursday, 25 November 2021, 14:52

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For the first two weeks of November we were all fascinated by the various reports and speeches that came from one of the most notable events of 2021 - the climate conference, held in Glasgow, Scotland. One by one, heads of state and senior ministers came up and pledged to find solutions to the climate change crisis that threatens our world and our lives.

But beyond these and other promises and decisions made at the conference, there are also those who remember that we are not alone on this ball and a new European venture, which is currently making its way to Israel, emphasizing the difficulties our pets experience as a result of rising temperatures and climatic challenges. currently.

"Climate change can be attributed to some of the pathological behaviors we see in dogs and cats, such as cognitive dysfunction, anxiety, fear and inflammatory phobias for example," Prof. Clara Plastrini explained how the climate crisis is affecting our domestic pets.

This is what the "Protect Our Future Too - POFT" project tries to answer, which aims to provide us with reliable, accurate and reliable information regarding the impact of climate change and the seasons we experience, and the way they affect not only humans and the environment, but also our close and good friends. Our dogs and cats.

The project recruited 22 of the best animal scientists in the world, along with an extensive team of veterinarians, to analyze the various problems that arise for pets as a result of the situation, and provide diverse solutions, tips and ideas that can help owners of those animals and facilitate all parties involved.

Weather changes also affect animals (Photo: ShutterStock)

The study focuses on several topics:

"One health" -

diseases that animals can transmit to us, humans, a figure that is constantly rising, due to tick bites among others (for example, Lyme disease). To combat the same diseases that attack us and the animals, it is advisable to scan the house for parasites living in hiding places, clean your pet's bed regularly and treat it regularly by preventive measures. Remember it is easier to prevent diseases than to cure them.

behavior of our pets is affected as a result of climate change and is manifested in, among other things, loss of appetite, excessive barking or howling, exhaustion, excessive grooming and lack of activity. Look for the signs and notice changes in behavior that you know from your pet, provide them with adequate protection from both heat and cold, visit your veterinarian for periodic checkups and always make sure they are active and motivating themselves during the day.

Unfortunately, some of the diseases our animals have to deal with did not necessarily exist in the past, certainly not at such intensities. Ticks, sand flies and mosquitoes transmit to our animals diseases that can be very dangerous and climate change affects this, as external parasites do not produce heat, and depend on the weather to survive. As temperatures rise, their activity increases. It is therefore important to pay attention to the health problems of your animals and treat them regularly.

direct relation to global warming, their quantity and ability to survive has increased in recent years and they "enjoy" a longer presence throughout the year and reach areas where they did not exist in the past. Aside from the incessant scratching caused by bites, the diseases they transmit can be fatal to dogs and cats and it is important to keep your home clean and your animals clean to prevent this.

As part of the POFT project, MSD Animal Health is launching a new digital service called "Weather-Weather", designed to support pet owners on a daily basis and provide them with the necessary tools.

The service provides various offers, depending on the weather conditions in real time, so that you can give your dogs and cats the right care and protect them properly.

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