"I don’t get a seat at the Thanksgiving dinner table? This is a-paw-ling." ... Anonymous
Thanksgiving Day arrives in just a few days. As many of us are pet parents and since much of Thanksgiving Day is about food, it's important to know what not to feed your pets to keep them safe on Thanksgiving Day. … (24 comments)
pet safety tips: Summer Is A Dangerous Season For Pets. How To Keep Them Safe All Summer.
- 06/02/23 01:46 PM
Summer Is The Most Dangerous Season For Pets! Tips To Keep Your Pet(s) Safe All Summer Long Although, Summer has not yet "officially" arrived, in Charlotte it's arrived for all intents and purposes. This past week we've seen our temperatures reach the mid-80's. We expect to see high 80's in the coming days and week. We are talking about a weather forecast that is HOT, HOT, HOT! If it's hot for us humans, it's HOT, HOT, HOT for our pets. Pets are more at risk in the summer months than any other time of the year.
We might enjoy the Red, White & Boom of Independence Day celebration fireworks. But your pets ABSOLUTELY DO NOT LOVE FIREWORKS! Dogs and cats are frightened by fireworks, explosions and loud noises. Their first instinct is to run away to safety. Sadly, many of the dogs and cats that escape then can't seem to find their way home and are lost forever. Did you know that July 5th is the day when most pets are reported missing? That's because … (32 comments)
pet safety tips: Pet Safety Tips For Summer Heat: Protect Your Fur Babies!
- 06/15/22 05:39 AM
Summer Pet Safety Tips Even though Summer has not yet officially arrived in Charlotte, it's arrived for all intents and purposes. This week our temperatures will see temperatures moving towards 100 degrees. No doubt we are talking a weather forecast that is HOT, HOT, HOT! And if it's hot for us humans, it's HOT, HOT, HOT for our pets. Pets are more at risk in summer than any other time of the year.
How hot is too hot for your pet? Touch your hand to the ground for 5 seconds. If it's painful or uncomfortable for you, it's too hot for your pet's … (18 comments)
Christmas trees are going up in homes all over the Charlotte area. As I drive around town I see one car after another with a tree strapped to its roof. If you have pets in your home, it's vital to know how to keep your pets safe as Christmas trees, both live and artificial, can pose a variety of hazards to your pets. Why risk ruining a happy holiday season by taking chances with your pets' well-being?
7 EASY-TO-FOLLOW CHRISTMAS TREE PET SAFETY TIPS: INFOGRAPHIC
Wishing You A Pawsitively Purrfect Merry Christmas!
Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe During July 4th Fireworks
You might enjoy the Red, White & Boom of Independence Day celebration fireworks. But your pets DO NOT! Dogs and cats are frightened by fireworks, explosions and loud noises and try to run away to safety. Many then can't seem to find their way home.
So keep it a "pet-friendly" holiday. And just in case one of your four-legged family member(s) does run away, make sure they have easy-to-spot identification on them. Follow the firworks safety tips in the infographics … (24 comments)
Keep Your Pets & Christmas Trees Safe This Christmas
Christmas trees have been going up all over the Charlotte area. If you have pets in your home, it's vital to know the basic ways to keep your pets and your Christmas tree safe. Why ruin a happy holiday season by taking chances with your pets' well-being?
Check out thegreat infographic below listing 7 easy-to-follow Christmas Tree Pet Safety tips from dogster.com and catser.com.
CHRISTMAS TREE PET SAFETY TIPS: INFOGRAPHIC
Wishing You A Pawsitively Merry Christmas!
Featured Holiday Pet Safety Picture Courtesy of Pinterest via hellonnaturblog.com
These tips for Christmas tree pet safety are brought to you by Nina … (26 comments)
Christmas tree sales are in full swing all around the Charlotte region (and probably most everywhere else). If dogs and/or cats are members of your family, following some basic tips about decorating your tree wil keep your pets safe during the holiday season. Why ruin a happy holiday season by taking chances with your pets' well-being?
7 Easy Christmas Tree Pet Safety Tips: Infographic
Holiday Plants Dangerous To Pets
Pine Christmas Trees: opt for a fir or spruce, instead of pine, if you like to put up a live tree. Pine trees aren’t toxic to dogs, but they can be … (42 comments)
You might enjoy the Red, White & Boom of July 4th celebration fireworks. But your pets DO NOT! Did you know more pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year? Dogs (and cats) are frightened by fireworks, explosions and loud noises and try to run away to safety. Many then can't seem to find their way home. So keep it a "pet-friendly" holiday and just in case one of your four-legged family members does run away, make sure they all have easy to spot identification on them. Follow the … (23 comments)
Memorial Day weekend is almost here. Lots of excitement in the air as people start planning their weekend trips, cook-outs, beach outings, etc. BUT don't forget your pets Memorial Day Weekend ~ KEEP YOUR PETS SAFE. Here are 14 easy steps to ensure your pets are safe this holiday weekend and all of the holiday weekends to come this summer. Keep pets in a a separate room or kennel when guests arrive and leave to minimize the chances of your pet escaping. Keep a leash nearby in the event a pet does escape. Keep yard gates closed … (36 comments)
Did you know more pets get lost on July 4th than any other day of the year? Dogs (and cats) are frightened by fireworks, explosions and loud noises and try to run away to safety. Many then can't seem to find their way home. So keep it a "pet-friendly" holiday and just in case one of your four-legged family members does run away, make sure they all have easy to spot identification on them.
Check out these two great infographics from Petfinder.com with great (and easy) tips on keeping your dogs and cats safe during the July 4th celebrations … (35 comments)
Summer is officially still a couple of days away (even though it's felt like the dog days of summer in many places all June, including here in the Charlotte metro area). If you have pets, it's a good time to think about some summer safety precautions for your fur-babies. From the ASPCA here are two great infographics showing how to protect your pets during the hot days of summer.
5 Top Summer Safety Tips For Pet Parents
Don't Leave Your Pet In Your Car When It's Hot!
More Tips For Caring For Your Pet During Hot Summer Weather Be sure to … (38 comments)
Please don't forget to keep your pets safe this Memorial Day Weekend. And you can do so by following these simple 13 steps: Keep pets in a a separate room or kennel when guests arrive and leave to minimize the chances of your pet escaping. Keep a leash nearby in the event a pet does escape. Keep yard gates closed and locked (if possible). Keep pets away from hot BBQ grills, as well as from candles (especially citronella candles which are toxic to pets) and lighters. Keep entrances to pools closed/locked to minimize chances of a pet … (56 comments)
pet safety tips: Keeping Your Pets Safe During The Spring Season
- 03/24/18 08:43 AM
The spring season has arrived (kind of in many area, including in Charlotte where it's only in the 40's today). Nonetheless, I'm sure the season will be in "full bloom" soon for most of us. If you have pets, it's a good time to think about some safety precautions for your fur-babies. It's easy to forget that pets can suffer from spring allergies, that certain plants are toxic to them, that spring cleaning products and pesticides can also be toxic to our pets.
If you've handled any materials/products that might be toxic to pets, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly, as … (26 comments)
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