Traveling with Fido this summer

It can be fun to travel with your 4 legged friend, but their are some things to keep in mind. Keeping your pet cool while traveling in your vehicle is very important. Don't plan on leaving Fido in the vehicle while you are inside eating in a restaurant, it too hot even with the windows cracked. So plan on getting food to go or find a rest area or picnic stop. If you are stopping at hotels along the way, plan ahead & find pet friendly locations. If your buddy is on medication or special food make sure you have it ready. It's also a good idea to carry a copy of your pet medical records. I try to keep a copy  in the cloud. Lastly, make sure their vaccinations are up to date & ID tags are clearly marked with current contact information. ID tags can become worn & unreadable over time (see image)

Easter

Do I smell Easter!

Halloween Tips to keep your Pets Safe

Halloween can is meant to be a scary good time, BUT it can also be a stressful time for your four legged pets. People constantly walking by, knocking or ringing the doorbell. It is also a time of parties, which you may be having some yourself. Keep your pets safe during these stressful times. Try to find them a quit place. If your pet is sensitive, you may want to even play them some calm music, my Lizzy and Lucas like Music my Pets. Other dangers that lurk around during the Halloween season is all that candy. Be sure keep the candy at out of reach of your pets. Also, make sure if you are having a party, please ask the guest to refrain from feeding your pets.



Have a Safe Halloween Season,
Lizzy & Lucas

Hxylitol a hidden doggy danger

It's always a good idea to know what the ingredients are in what your pets eat and what they should not get into, such as sugar free gum

Hxylitol a hidden doggy danger

Fourth of July Safety Tips

Fourth of July Safety Tips


I'm going to provide a link to the ASPCA Fourth of July Safety Tips.


First, some of my thoughts.


For dogs that don't like loud sounds, keep them in a safe and calm enforcement. You also may want to consider a Thunder coat. You can also play calming music for your pets as well. I've been using Music My Pets for years, and it does work. If your in and around parties, make sure your pets don't get into trash or fireworks, make sure guest do not feed your pets.


Have a fun & safe 4th of July once it gets here


Link ASPCA Fourth of July Safety Tips

Are you prepared for a disaster

Do you have your ducks in a row when it comes to evacuating for a disaster, Don't forget about your pets. Don't leave your pets when you leave.

• Have copies of pet health records ready, including microchip information.
• Collars with tag identification, current pictures 
• Not all Public Shelters take pets, so have an alternate plan ahead of time
• Pet crates for containment (toys with smells they are familiar with)
• Medication, Benadryl can be used to calm your pet, children's chewable Pepto can be used for upset stomach (consult your Vet on dosage amounts for Benadryl and Pepto). There are also aroma therapies that can also have calming effects 
• food, water, leashes, bowels. toys

Pets just like humans can become stressed, so keep an eye on their apatite and potty time.

Other Resources: ASPCA Disaster Preparedness

Be Prepared

May is Chip your Dog Month

Did you know that it is chip your dog month. If your dog ever gets out without a collar, a microchip is a easy for Fido to be ID'd

This is also a good time to remind folks if you have your pet micro-chipped, to be sure to keep their microchip account current and to upload a current picture. So if you your pooch gets a summer cut, take a pic and up-load it.

Hope you enjoy my dog blog

Thanks,

Joel