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PDSA Vet Nurse Shauna Walsh answers all your pet questions

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PDSA helping to keep precious pets fit and healthy.

Dear PDSA, can my dog share a cup of tea with me? Ronan.

Hi Ronan, tea contains caffeine, which is toxic to dogs and cats. While a small amount of caffeine can be a great way to start the day for us, it can be harmful to our pets. Pets are highly sensitive to caffeine, which can quickly reach toxic levels in their systems. There's no need for our furry friends to have caffeine in their diets, It's safest to avoid giving them tea altogether.

Dear PDSA, I have a working dog breed, does he really need a coat in January? Sarah.