You will likely be spending more time outside with your pets on these nice warm days, but make sure your yard is safe for your pets.
Make sure your plants are not toxic to animals. Some pets will chew on plants, flowers, mulch and grass. Tulip and daffodil bulb are toxic as well as lilies, elephant ear, arrow grass, azaleas, rhododendrons, marigolds and oleander. Cocoa bean mulch smells like chocolate so dogs will sniff it out and eat it. If you have a dog, do not use this kind of mulch. Also check fertilizers, weed killer and pest control, the label should note if it is toxic to animals. After applying any of these to your yard it is recommended to keep your pet off the yard for 24 hours.
You may be eating with friends and family more too. Chocolate is not good for pets and even a little can be fatal to dogs. Keep cookies, brownies & chocolate away from them and put your Easter candy up out of their reach. Other table foods could also cause health problems, pets should stick to their own pet foods and treats.
You can call the poison control center if you think your pet has been poisoned. 1-800-222-1222 Poisonous plants to dogs. Poisonous plants to cats.
Provide toys for your pets to play with outside. Frisbees and balls will give you and your pet a little extra exercise. This will also keep them occupied and away from your flowers and garden. If you are not going to be outside with them, or they are not on a tie out, put up a fence to keep them away from the road and any pedestrians walking by.
Also with Easter around the corner pets, especially cats, tend to play with the plastic grass that is put in many Easter baskets. Keep your baskets up out of your pets reach or in a cupboard where it is out of sight. If you are hiding Easter eggs, make sure you find them all. Dogs are good at finding eggs and if found after they spoil can make your dog sick.
Before going on a walk check your leash and your pet’s collar and ID tag. Make sure they are in good condition and not too loose.
Your pet may be spending more time outside therefore making them more susceptible to fleas. Stay on top of their flea treatment schedule.
If you are going to be traveling and taking your pet with you, make sure you have the necessities needed for an easy and safe trip. Seat belt harnesses, seat covers and barriers will all be helpful on a long trip.
Have a fun and safe spring and summer with your pets!
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