Molony, known in the group as Belves, is pictured holding a Folgers Instant Coffee jar, which contained a cockroach the guys had decided to keep as a pet.

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Meanwhile animal charity Blue Cross is warning pet owners to keep cats indoors, away from gritter salt and antifreeze which can be fatal for them.

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The creatures have strong front claws and will defend themselves if they feel threatened but a Dangerous Wild Animals Act licence is not needed to keep a one as a pet.

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To avoid the risk of injury to you or the pet, try to keep animals calm during nail trimming sessions.

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Normally, most people lose a pet and get another and keep going on.

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Those nubby rubber bristles also keep short coats shiny while gently massaging your pet's skin.

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If that mobile device has a name like a pet, you may want to keep it secret.

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To keep in closer touch with customers, Qian Hu began selling pet supplies and opening stores.

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It urged people to not eat, drink or smoke while tending to a pet rodent, to refrain from kissing it, to cover cuts on hands before handling them and to keep them in clean cages away from rooms where food is prepared and eaten.

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