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Dogs can’t catch COVID-19 – but they are catching a whole host of side-effects as we pamper our pets more because of the epidemic. When the lockdown started, demand for dogs soared as people in social isolation sought companionship. But we may be killing them with kindness, according to figures from the pet insurance industry. Claims for medical treatment for stomach problems and strained ligaments have risen. One theory the insurance industry is working on is that dogs are being pampered more with harmful treats like chocolate. On this view, humans are staying home more and…