pet health 結果共7筆

Feeding strays undermines neutering efforts. Stray dogs affect wildlife and population control. Feeding increases stray dog birth and immigration. Owner responsibility and education are crucial.

Kaohsiung’s Agriculture Bureau confirms rabies in two ferret badgers, urging pet vaccinations. Officials stress annual shots to protect pets and public health.

Miaoli Animal Care and Health Office in Taiwan is set to open adoption for a common snapping turtle on Nov. 22 if unclaimed. The turtle, an invasive species, was found in Zhunan Township. Adoption requires proof of experience or animal protection courses and adequate space.

Discover how geckos can pose a health risk due to Salmonella, as Taiwan’s CDC warns following an incident at a sushi restaurant. Learn about the global impact and safety precautions.

Discover how a Taiwanese cat food brand faced a NT$60,000 fine for false labeling after a cat’s death from hypokalemia, sparking an investigation by the New Taipei City Government. Learn about the violations and penalties imposed.

A man from Kaohsiung is facing fines for carrying his husky in a capsule backpack, which violates the Animal Protection Act. The incident, shared on Dcard, sparked online discussions and drew the attention of the local animal protection office. The office quickly identified the pet owner and found the husky to be in good health. The owner could be fined between NT＄15,000 to NT＄75,000. The protection office emphasized the need for considerate behavior when taking pets to public places, including providing adequately ventilated carriers with enough room for pets to move freely and ensuring that animals are accompanied by a person over the age of seven.

In Taiwan, dedicated dog owners often view their pets as members of the family. However, on New Year’s Eve (Dec. 31) shoppers were aghast to hear loud barks coming from inside a car parked in a retail store lot — clearly, the desperate calls for help were of an animal left locked up and forgotten by its owner.