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Keep An Eye On Pets During Hot Spell

Mar 27, 2024

Pet owners need to keep an eye out for symptoms that their furry friends are suffering from the effects of the current hot weather.

Dr. S. Saravanakumar – a senior adviser with Humane Society International – says this includes excessive panting or drooling… fatigue… behavioral changes…and in extreme cases, even seizures.

He says you need to take your pet to a vet immediately if they display any of these signs…adding that the same also applies to farm animals.

Saravanakumar also says its crucial to ensure the animals are well hydrated and kept indoors or in a shaded area during the hot weather.

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Currently, Perlis and Hulu Perak are under a level two heatwave alert…while a further 40 localities across the country are under the less severe level one alert.

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The Domestic Trade and Cost of Living Ministry says notices have been issued to nearly 500 businesses nationwide, for raising prices without justification following the increase in the service tax to eight percent.

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Melaka police have arrested a car workshop owner, for allegedly making death threats against the UMNO Youth Chief over his reaction to the controversial socks issue.

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The Election Commission is set to meet next Thursday, to discuss key dates for the Kuala Kubu Baru by-election.

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Elsewhere, six people are still missing – and now presumed dead -  after a container ship crashed into a major bridge in the US city of Baltimore.

The Coast Guard says chances of finding any survivors are slim…given the low water temperature and length of time they’ve been missing.

The Singapore-registered ship – measuring over 300 meters long -  is said to have suffered power failure, and was unable to change course in time to avoid the bridge.