Faulkner Lifestyle Magazine~June/July 2019 issue

pet care
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Consult your veterinarian for flea and tick
1
summer
4
safety
tips for pets
6
April showers are gone, and the
leave
sun’s
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rays
inside
are on.
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up
time
or down
to enjoy some cat cuddles and romps
with your dogs. But make sure — your on hot pets days. stay Keep healthy dogs’ and heads safe inside during this 7 season marked by pests and
high temperatures. Here are seven the car ways while to driving; safeguard eye your injuries, pets: inner
Cover hate hot the pavement. basics. Secure You can an also up-to-date make tag on your pet’s collar,
dog exercise sessions safe by stopping for
and
drinks
make
of
sure
fresh
to
water
use
and
a leash
finding
when
shady
you head outdoors. Consult
your veterinarian spots for necessary for flea panting and tick breaks. control options, and always keep your
pet’s vaccinations current.
2
Be wary around water. Not all dogs are natural swimmers, so
watch your pooch when you’re near the pool, beach, or lake. On
trips to the ocean, make sure your pets don’t drink the salt water—it
upsets their stomach, just like yours. And watch those currents; the best
paddling dog can struggle against a mean undertow.
3
Keep cool. Schedule walks in the early morning or evening;
dog paws hate hot pavement. You can also make dog exercise
sessions safe by stopping for drinks of fresh water and finding shady
spots for necessary panting breaks. Some pet owners also help prevent
overheating with short fur shaves for cats and dogs in the summer.
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April showers are gone, and the sun‘s rays are on. Now‘s the time to
enjoy some cat cuddles and romps with your dog. But make sure your
pets stay healthy and safe during this season marked by pests and high
temperatures. Here are seven ways to safeguard your pets:
Cover the basics. Secure an up-to-date
1 tag on your pet’s collar, and make sure
to use a leash when you head outdoors.
control options, and always keep your pet’s
vaccinations current.
Be wary around water. Not all dogs
2 are natural swimmers, so watch your
pooch when you’re near the pool, beach or
lake. On trips to the ocean, make sure your
pets don’t drink the salt water—it upsets
their stomach, just like yours. And watch
those currents; the best paddling dog can
struggle against a mean undertow.
3
Keep cool. Schedule walks in the early
morning or in the evening; dog paws
Watch for warning signs. Heat stroke is an issue for pets, too.
Be on the lookout for early symptoms: excessive panting and
drooling, bright red gums, weakness, and balance problems. As the
condition worsens, pets may experience labored breathing, lethargy,
Watch for warning signs. Heat stroke is
an issue for pets, too. Be on the lookout
for early symptoms: excessive panting
and drooling, bright red gums, weakness,
and balance problems. As the condition
worsens, pets may experience labored
breathing, lethargy, and even seizures. If
you see any of the above signs, get your
pet to its veterinarian immediately.
Safely see the sights. Taking your pets
5 for a ride in the car or minivan? NEVER
ear damage, lung infections, and injuries
happen when man’s best friend sticks his
head out the window. Buckle up your dog
Summer Safety
Tips for Pets
5
with a harness or seat belt for dogs, or a
crate or carrier secured with a seat belt. And
NEVER let dogs ride in the bed of trucks.
Safely see the sights. Taking your pets for a ride in the car or
sprayed with chemicals or insecticides, and
minivan? Never
always
leave
store
them
fertilizers
inside—windows
and other poisonous
up or down—on ho
days. Keep dogs’ substances heads in the out car of their while reach. driving; inner ear damage, lun
infections, and injury happen when man’s best friend sticks his head
out the window. Buckle up your dog with a harness or seat belt for
dogs, or a crate or carrier secured with a seat belt. And never let dogs
ride in the back of trucks. A crate in the truck bed keeps dogs from
bouncing out in an accident or being hit with debris on the road.
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Party with prudence. DR. THOMAS Be wary CABANTAC
of what your cats and dogs
can get into when you celebrate. Chocolate, raisins, and onions
can be bad for dogs and cats, and alcohol is also a no-no. If your pets
get anxious or fearful around fireworks or big crowds, keep them away
from the sparklers and concerts.
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A crate in the truck bed keeps dogs from
bouncing out in an accident or being hit by
debris on the road. It’s state law that cargo
— including dogs — in the bed of a truck
be secured. Put dogs in a secured kennel or
use a 2-point harness that prevents the dog
from falling onto the roadway from any
side of the truck bed.
Party with prudence. Be wary of what
your cats and dogs can get into when
you celebrate. Chocolate, raisins, and
onions can be bad for dogs and cats, and
alcohol is also a no-no. If your pets get
anxious or fearful around fireworks or big
crowds, keep them away from the sparklers
and concerts.
Protect against pests and poisons. Fleas,
ticks, mosquitoes, and more seem to
be everywhere in the summer, so consult
with your veterinarian on the best pest
preventives to use for your and your pets’
lifestyle. Also, keep your animals off areas
Protect against pests and poisons. Fleas, ticks, mosquitoes,
and more seem to be everywhere in the summer, so consult with
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pets’ lifestyle. Also, keep your animals off areas sprayed with chemicals
or insecticides, and always store fertilizers and other poisonous
substances out of their reach.