March is National Poison Prevention Awareness Month. I’ve written a LOT about pet poisons. Since pets explore their world with open mouths, licking tongues, and patting paws and claws, they can get sick from many kinds of pet toxins. It’s up to humans to keep them safe. Rather than revisit each individual topic, here’s a roundup of all your must-knows.
FIVE VITAL ARTICLES ABOUT PET POISONS
Here in Texas, many folks spend this time of year preparing for spring gardens. Poison pet plants can kill cats and dogs any time of year, but spring can be particularly dangerous when new plants pose dangers. Learn more in this post:
People Pills Pose Pet Problems (say that fast 5 times!)
We had a scare when Bravo-Dawg got into my pill caddy that contained vitamins and aspirin-type meds. Yikes! Pets getting into human medications is one of the top kinds of pet poisons. The ASPCA posted this list of top 10 deadliest pet poisons here. Learn more about Bravo’s adventure — and other top pet poisons in this post:
It’s Easter season! Many lilies appear in gardens this time of year, and the plants help celebrate the season as well and often decorate homes. But these gorgeous flowers are toxic to pets, especially cats, and they don’t even have to eat the plant to get sick. Find out more in this post about Easter lilies:
It’s not just Easter lilies, but also candy can make pets sick any time of the year. Easter has added risks, though, because of the increase in chocolate indulgence. Read about chocolate toxicity and what to do in this post:
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Frank Steele
on March 27, 2021 at 8:50 am
Perfectly perfect pet poison pages! Great information.
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Have you ever considered holistic medicine for your pets? There are many questions about what is holistic pet care. Is it the same thing as what your regular vet offers? There are many names for offering traditional medicine for pets. Some call it alternative medicine or natural healing. But are there specific definitions, and is holistic pet care a good choice for your cats and dogs? August 30 is National Holistic Pet Day, so it’s a good time to revisit asking these questions.
Do you know how to stop dog barking? “Will you please, for the love of doG, stop barking!” When Shadow-Pup joined our family, he and Bravo-Dawg egged each other on. Now that he’s the only dog, he and the cat tease each other and prompt bark-fest and meow-athons.
Here’s what you need to know about barking to help stem the noise.
This disease has been reported worldwide wherever these ticks are found. Most cases in the United States occur in dogs living in the Texas Gulf coast regions and other southern states. All dogs are susceptible, but those with greater exposure to ticks. Outdoor dogs, working dogs and hunting dogs are at highest risk. Here’s what you need to know.
Summer arrived even earlier than expected this year, with temperatures hitting triple digits by mid-June. There’s still plenty of pet camping season left. Even though camping with pets isn’t for me, I know lots of folks who LOVE it, including my brother and his dog. He takes the dog with them camping, boating, skiing, and pretty much everywhere.
Bringing your furry one along camping (or glamping) is a great bonding experience. But before you pack up and hit the road, look over my DOs and DONTs of camping with your dog or cat.
What to do when camping with a pet
First, decide if your pet will enjoy camping. Not all will enjoy it. My Karma-Kat would HATE camping. He’s a homebody, and enjoys watching birds, bunnies, and squirrels through the window, but freezes when his paws hit the grass. Shadow-Pup’s more adventurous and probably would do better…
When I worked as a veterinary technician many years ago, pet parents ask questions all the time, but rarely to the vet. Folks often acted embarrassed, or waited to telephone from home hours or days after the appointment. Perhaps they felt intimidated by the doctor when they take pets to the back, or feared their questions were foolish. Maybe the busy schedule of the clinic offered little opportunity to ask…
With the latest awful weather and more on the way, it’s time to revisit your pet disaster plan. You do have one, right? Everyone should understand the importance of disaster preparation.
I posted this in June for National Pet Preparedness Month. September is Disaster Preparation Month. And May 8 was National Animal Disaster Preparedness Day. Being prepared doesn’t rely on a special date, though. Here’s what you need to know.
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Perfectly perfect pet poison pages! Great information.
Ha! Say that fast five times, right? Thanks Frank.