Did You Know? Pet Care and Safety Tips

It's Heartworm season! Make sure to vaccinate and use good prevention for your Dogs, Cats and other animals. Heartworm is the leading cause of death in dogs.  It can also attack cats. Click on the links to find out more about this nasty parasite, symptoms and more.

https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworms-in-dogs

https://www.heartwormsociety.org/heartworms-in-cats

Fleas & Ticks don't only make your fur-babies itch. They can cause severe anemia and without proper care can lead to more life threatening issues. They can also effect the health of livestock, your home and humans. Click on the links below for symptoms, prevention and more.

http://pets.webmd.com/dogs/guide/dog-ticks-and-fleas#1

http://pets.webmd.com/cats/guide/flea-prevention#1

Bad dental hygiene can lead to Periodontal Disease. Which is entirely preventable. Without the proper treatment, (other then bad breath), can cause damage to internal organs, just like humans!   Studies in dogs have shown that periodontal disease is associated with microscopic changes in the heart, liver, and kidneys. Yuck! Check with your Veterinarian about getting your fur-baby set up for a teeth cleaning. 

Did you know dogs can smell up to 2 miles?! Be careful when using cleaning products around your fur-babies. Read the label. There are also a lot of Pet Safe & Natural Cleaners out there. If they can smell 2 miles away, imagine how strong the smells in the enclosed house must be like.  

Chemicals to enhance the growth of your lawn, flower & vegetable gardens can severely harm your animals. Even bug sprays! Look at the label before you buy it. Search for All Natural products or Pet Safe. If you absolutely can't find anything safe, use it at night when everyone is in the house for the rest of the night. Even consult your Veterinarian. 

Make sure you know which plants are most deadly to avoid your dog or cat from getting into these poisonous flowers and poisonous plants! Click on the link for more information.

http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/basics/top-10-plants-poisonous-to-pets/