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Lustrous locks can come at a price for your cat | Letter

Amy Goodwill points out that although minoxidil may be beneficial for hair loss, it is highly toxic if ingested by a pet Sali Hughes’s article (Sali Hughes…

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The Guardian reports: Amy Goodwill points out that although minoxidil may be beneficial for hair loss, it is highly toxic if ingested by a pet Sali Hughes’s article (Sali Hughes on beauty: worried about hair loss?

Anyone taking it orally should also be cautious. There is no antidote, and 98% of affected pets…

This lifestyle story centres on the United Kingdom. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Letter, Sali Hughes and Amy Goodwill.

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United Kingdom · Europe
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Letter, Sali Hughes, Amy Goodwill
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