Keeping Cats from Chewing Power CordsAfter replacing the power cords on our lap tops twice in one month due to our cat chewing them, we got vinyl tubing from the home improvement store of different diameters and split them on one side. This fits over the cords and keeps the cats from chewing through.
Keep Pets Safe and Happy on July FourthKeep your pets inside on the night of July 4th. Anytime the fireworks are going off, keep them in and give them a Kong filled with peanut butter. It is like a puzzle with food in it, the pet has to figure it out.
Holiday Dog and Cat Safety TipsPoisonous holiday plants include holly, mistletoe, poinsettias, and lilies and can cause vomiting and diarrhea or even organ failure and death. Please keep holiday plants out of the reach of your pets!
Rawhide Safety for Dogs and PuppiesWhen a rawhide toy gets soft and wet, it is time to lay it aside and wait until it dries to give it back to the pet to play with. This prevents large chunks from being digested. You can give them back when they reharden.
Don't Use Choke Chain as a CollarWarning! For those who use a choke chain as a collar on their dogs, please don't. Take them off! Only use choke chains during training sessions, or if necessary, when walking on a leash.
Unsafe Household Places for PetsI have a friend that found her cat stuck upside down behind her hot water heater in her small apartment, when she came home from work.
Use a Reflective Collar for PetsIf your pet goes out at night, be sure to outfit it with a reflective collar. My cat is jet black, so he's invisible at night, but even light colored pets can be hard to see. It only cost a dollar or two more for a reflective collar that may save your pets life!
Hard Lesson - What Cats and Dogs Can SwallowToday I learned a hard lesson: Pets are like toddlers, they eat small items that they can choke on, or worse get lodged in their intestines. Today my cat almost died. He had to have surgery that has so far cost over $800.
Easter Hazards for PetsHere's a list of Easter items that may be harmful to your pets. Chocolate: It contains theobromine. The Theobromine in chocolate can cause vomiting, diarrhea, hyperactivity, irregular heartbeat, seizures and, in some cases, death to cats, dogs and other small pets.
Pets and EmergenciesMany of us live in areas where there are earthquakes, floods, and tornados. I live in an earthquake/flood/lahar zone. Sometimes, we may be forced to evacuate to a safer place.
Humane Society Pet Microchip ImplantsCheck with your local humane society; ours will implant a chip in your pet for $25 versus the $50+ by the vet.
Natural Disasters and Your PetWhen natural disasters happen we naturally try to think of how we as a family are going to survive. We prepare and get ready but what will happen to our pets is another question.
Backyard Pet SafetyIf your pets are allowed to roam your backyard without supervision, you should make sure that your yard is safe!
Keeping Animals from Chewing Electrical CordsTo keep your dog or cat from chewing on electrical cords, rub the cord with a bar of soap.
Borax and PetsBorax has a skull and crossbones on it for a reason. It is very dangerous to animals. Please remember that our pets are so much closer to the ground than we are and that they have to lick themselves to get clean.
De-icing Salts and Antifreeze Are Dangerous To PetsSalted sidewalks will injure your pets paws. If he goes outdoors on salted surfaces, get some booties and teach him to wear them, or be sure to wash his paws when he comes in.
By Linda
Don't Let Cats Eat Tinsel Or RibbonCats will eat the darndest things, including Christmas tinsel and ribbon. This could necessitate surgical removal, so be kind and careful with your cat.
Emergency Preparedness for PetsDon't forget about your pets. In an emergency situation, you have to be able to have your pets taken care of. Don't leave them in your home when you have to evacuate, this is when they need you the most.
