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Monday, November 30, 2009

Fun Winter Activities for You and Your Pet- CLICK HERE!

Although winter days may be shorter and colder, this shouldn’t prevent you and your pet from enjoying the outdoors. There are several popular wintertime options that also serve as dog-friendly or pet-friendly activities.

Pictured to the right is the "Let it Snow" Sweater from GregRobert.

For many of us, winter is all about snow. While you spend time outdoors building a snowman or sledding with the family, don’t forget to invite your furry pal to come along and chase snowballs down the hill or fetch sticks and pine cones. If your dog loves to play fetch, take him snow diving and throw a ball in the fluffy snow for retrieval or take him for a sleigh ride – if your little ball of fur is used to being transported in a carrier, firmly attach the carrier to a sled and take your dog for ride!

If you enjoy cross-country skiing and snowshoeing, share your next winter trek with your pet. Research local areas that allow dogs on groomed trails and make sure your dog is under voice control or on a dog leash at all times. When there is snow on the ground, a dog may not be able to find the familiar scents and may become disoriented or lost if not kept track of or on a leash.
If you decide to take your pet on an outdoor excursion, remember that winters are bitter cold, snowy and wet and pets are not much different from humans when it comes to handling cold weather.

Don’t leave dogs outdoors for too long, no matter the temperature, wind-chill can threaten a pet’s health. Under such adverse conditions a number of additional considerations should be made. Unless precaution is taken, ice, salt, and sand can lead to paw abrasions and dogs with joint problems such as arthritis, especially older dogs, may be severely impacted by the cold.

As long as you keep these safety measures in mind, you will have a wonderful time with your pet.

So zip up the coat, pull on those boots, grab the leash and consider these popular things your dog and the whole family can get involved in together outdoors this winter!

Labels: Dog Sweaters, pet safety

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Monday, November 10, 2008

The “12 Pet Tips of Christmas” – A safety guide for Pet Owners- CLICK HERE!

The “12 Pet Tips of Christmas” – A safety guide for Pet Owners During the Holiday Season

Let the countdown begin! Here are the ”twelve tips of Christmas” to help keep your dog (or any other pets) safe during the eventful holiday season. Make sure that your Christmas dog toys are safe like the Loofa Holiday dog toy to the right. They will keep your holidays safe, healthy, and happy!

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Anticipate your guest's arrivals and confine your dog to prevent it from escaping or worse yet “soiling” your guest’s clothes with an unwanted jump.

Reduce your dog's stress by maintaining its regular feeding and exercise routine. Develop a routine for your dog during holiday parties. A special treat in a special room of your house works well.

Put packages out of reach! Dogs who smell food in a package will rip it open. Food is the number one holiday hazard for dogs. The foods that we eat can cause havoc on an animal's intestines. Put away children's toys after they are opened. Ingested toys can cause choking and may have to be removed through surgery.

Tell guests not to share indulgences with your pet. Poultry skin, fat trimmings, rich gravies, and buttery sauces can cause severe vomiting, diarrhea, or even worse, a life threatening inflammation of the pancreas. Also, remember that an ounce of alcoholic beverage can put a small dog into a coma.

Stow chocolate candy or baking ingredients out of reach. Chocolate is the most common toxicity treat during the holidays. Small amounts cause problems. Larger amounts can cause above normal heart rhythms, nervous system malfunctions, and even death. Secure your garbage in bins with tight lids. (This is a good habit to get into all year!) A dog can chew up holiday garbage, which can result in intestinal problems.

Buy only decorating products (tree water preservatives and artificial snow) that are labeled non-toxic.

Secure large trees to the wall to prevent tipping, or consider a smaller tree that can fit on a tabletop.

Remember that stomach problems can be caused by popcorn and gumdrops. Avoid using these strings of edible decorations.

Fasten all your tree decorations securely, with the more fragile ones at the top. Dogs who chew these can suffer cuts in their mouth from broken ornaments.

Return paper and other gift wrapping materials to their storage places after gift wrapping is finished.

Place holiday plants out of reach and vacuum often. Poinsettia can cause drooling, oral pain, and vomiting. Mistletoe causes vomiting, labored breathing, shock, and death from cardiovascular collapse. When animals eat the needles from real or fake trees, they can also get intestinal blockage.

Display candles on high shelves to avoid painful burns and singed Whiskers and make sure that cords are tucked out of reach. Electrocution can put a huge damper on Holiday festivities.