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Emily Blunt Was Picking Up Dog Poop When She Found Out About Her Oppenheimer Oscar Nomination
Emily Blunt earned her first Academy Award nomination for her role in the blockbuster Oppenheimer, and now we’ve learned precisely what she was doing when she found out. Blunt said on 92NY this week that she was out picking up her dog’s droppings when she got the call.
“I did have a brief cry in the middle of Brooklyn, brief weep directly after picking up my dog’s poop,” she said (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Many believed Blunt would be nominated, but the actress said she tried to not listen to the buzz because oftentimes it doesn’t amount to much. But she was nominated, and she said it was “magical” to be recognized.
Emily Blunt Was Picking Up Dog Poop When She Found Out About Her Oppenheimer Oscar Nomination
Emily Blunt earned her first Academy Award nomination for her role in the blockbuster Oppenheimer, and now we’ve learned precisely what she was doing when she found out. Blunt said on 92NY this week that she was out picking up her dog’s droppings when she got the call.
“I did have a brief cry in the middle of Brooklyn, brief weep directly after picking up my dog’s poop,” she said (via The Hollywood Reporter).
Many believed Blunt would be nominated, but the actress said she tried to not listen to the buzz because oftentimes it doesn’t amount to much. But she was nominated, and she said it was “magical” to be recognized.
Dog walker’s horror after finding ‘dozens’ of dead sharks washed up on beach
Vet issues urgent warning to dog owners with artificial grass gardens – they could seriously injure your dog
A VET has issued an urgent warning to all dog owners with artificial grass gardens.
Summer may offer a rare chance to soak up the sun – but it can be dangerous for our furry friends.
A vet has issued an urgent warning to all dog owners with artificial grass gardens[/caption]
Scorching temperatures can lead to higher risks of painful burned paw pads.
And vet Dr Sarah-Jane Molier said fake grass can absorb heat, making it more likely a pup could be hurt.
Dr Sarah-Jane Molier told Pets Radar: “Tarmac, asphalt and fake grass are the most common culprits.
“They absorb heat throughout the day and retain it well, meaning they stay hot for quite some time.”
It may not always easy to tell when your dog has injured itself.
Owners should look out for any limping or resting of one leg that switches between the two.
If your canine companion doesn’t get excited for going on a walk, it could also be a sign.
They will often lick or chew their wounded paws, and be hesitant to let you touch them.
Some more obvious signs include patchy discolouration on the pads as well as blisters and peeling.
If you think your dog has burned paws, take them to the vet.
They will most likely need some prescribed pain relief and burn treatment.
It might be necessary to get antibiotics as paw wounds can easily become infected.
If you are treating your dog at home, run the pads under cool water for around ten minutes – if your pooch will let you.
But never use ice or iced water, or apply creams and ointments.
It can be helpful to wrap the burned area in clingfilm gently and place a sock over it.
The best thing you can do for your furry friend is take them to the vet.
“They will book you an appointment so that they can assess the wounds, prescribe any pain relief or antibiotics needed, and apply specialist dressings,” Dr Molier explained.
“If possible, use a car rather than walking your dog to the appointment.”
In general, it will take around a week for a dog paw burn to heal, but this can vary.
The vet added: “It’s hard for an area to heal when it’s constantly having pressure put on it.”
During the recovery process, it is advised to keep the affected area clean and dry.
It’s a good idea to prevent your dog walking on rough or hard surfaces if possible.
Dr Moiler said owners can carry out a pavement test on hot days.
Place the back of your hand on the ground and if it is too uncomfortable to leave it there for seven seconds it is too hot for your dog too.
“On hot days, don’t walk your dog during peak sun and stick to grassy areas”, she continued.
“Walk early in the morning, late in the evening, or not at all. Remember that heatstroke is a very real danger too.”
Another thing you can do as a responsible dog owner is rinse their paws with cool water after a walk.
This comes after a vet said he never takes his pet to a dog park.
Despite parks being the most common place to let canines off the lead, animal care influencer Hunter Finn said they should be avoided.
Because dog parks are frequented by a large number of animals, it increased the risk of pets falling victim to health-related issues.
Dr Hunter Finn also issued an urgent warning to dog owners over little-known signs of serious injury and when you should take them for surgery.
Another vet also raised the alarm about five foods you should never give your pet as some could be lethal.
Tears of the Kingdom players are finding creative solutions to pet the dog
Unfortunately, you can’t pet the dog in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom, but that doesn’t mean players aren’t finding ways to do so.
Tears of the Kingdom is very obviously a frontrunner for game of the year. There’s no question about it, with the game selling 10 million copies in three days, and it currently being the highest rated game of all time on OpenCritic. There’s just one overwhelmingly glaring and catastrophic flaw about it: you can’t pet the dog (though you can befriend them, and here’s how). I know, I know, it almost ruined the game for me too. There’s a whole Twitter about petting the dog, Nintendo! Get with the times! Thankfully, though, players are coming through for the rest of us, as some are finding creative ways to be able to pet the dog.
Ironically enough, the ways that some players are finding ways to pet the dog comes from the Ultrahand ability, which lets you create all manner of wacky and wonderful creations. So players have been putting this new, slightly overpowered, ability to good use by making some contraptions to be able to pet the dog.
Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is a bad game because you can’t pet the dog
Sorry to break it to those of you who haven’t tried it out yet, but no, you can’t pet the dog in The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom
Look Nintendo. I’ve got a bone to pick with you, and yes, the pun is very intended. I don’t think every dog that appears in every game needs to have the option to let me pet it. But there are some incredibly good boys and girls in Breath of the Wild, and you didn’t give me the option to pet them. And now, what do I find the first time I met the most wonderful dog at one of the numerous stables across Hyrule in Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom? I still can’t pet it! What’s up with that Nintendo? Are these dogs not deserving of a light pat on the head, or even a small scratch?
Petting the dog in games has become quite a trend in recent years, in no small part helped by the Twitter account Can You Pet the Dog? And yes – it did share the awful fact that you can’t pet the dog in Tears of the Kingdom. Scrolling through Can You Pet the Dog’s tweets will show you all manner of games that let you pet, hold, or interact in some other way with various types of creatures, dog or not. The account is mostly just a bit of fun, but has also become a good way to find out about lots of games you might not have otherwise heard of.
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Vet’s urgent warning to dog owners over room you must NEVER let your pet into… it could prove deadly
A VET has shared an urgent warning to dog owners over a room they should never allow their pets to enter.
Veterinarian Rachel Barrack said dogs should never be allowed in the bathroom or anywhere near the toilet.
This naughty pup shouldn’t be allowed inside the bathroom[/caption]
The veterinarian explained that all dogs, in particular larger breeds, should be kept far away from the bathroom no matter how needy or curious they are.
“Toilet bowls do not contain clean water that is appropriate for your dog or cat to consume.
“Keep the lid down so your large-breed dog cannot access the bowl,” Barrack told Insider,
Beyond the issues of contaminated water, the vet said that many bathrooms are cleaned with strong chemicals that can be toxic to your dogs and possibly deadly.
Barrack warned that even everyday person-care items kept in bathrooms could contain substances harmful for your canines.
Instead, keep the door closed or if this isn’t possible make the room dog-safe.
Store toiletries and cleaning products far out of reach from your pets and clean the room with non-harmful, softer chemicals.
Beyond the lavatory, homeowners should always be careful with what products they are using to clean their houses if they have pets, a home expert has warned.
Ivan Ivanov from End of Tenancy Cleaning explained: “Although many popular cleaning products can give us the results we want, they are not so kind to pets, potentially putting them at risk of serious health problems,” Ivanov explained.
According to data gathered by End of Tenancy Cleaning, common products pose a major risk.
Just like the strong products used in bathrooms, oven cleaners, dishwasher tablets, bleach, and even laundry products can cause your pets to become gravely ill.
Floor cleaners are known to pose a risk to pets, who spend plenty of time treading over or possibly licking those surfaces.
This is particularly pertinent for ammonium-based cleaners, which may cause irritation and chemical burns to paws and noses.
Highly-concentrated laundry products can get strong pet odours out of clothes and bedding. However, they can also linger in the fibres even after washing.
This, too, can cause irritation to your furry friends’ skin.
There’s even an easy rule of thumb to follow: “If they are fragrance-free, they are safer for your pet,” Ivanov said.