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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Danny Halpin

Pet dogs face risk of deadly lead poisoning from pheasant meat in canine food

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Dogs may be at risk of lead poisoning after researchers found “very high” concentrations from shotgun pellets in raw pheasant pet food.

Lead is a toxic metal that is poisonous to both humans and animals and its effects are particularly focused on the nervous system.

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