While the temperature does not feel like autumn currently the calendar tells us its fast approaching! Is your family prepared and aware of fall safety tips your pet? While you anticipate the season change with perhaps a pumpkin spice latte, here are some timely pet safety reminders.
Back to school time for those families with pets and school age kids can be chaotic. Keep those backpacks filled with glue sticks, markers, pencils, and other supplies out of reach of your furry friends. While these items are not highly toxic, they can certainly cause stomach upset and even blockage if your pet is prone to eating strange things. It’s always best to put safety first and keep those items out of your pet’s reach.
Rodents like to seek shelter as the weather cools. This can mean pesticides to kill rodents are left out in places where your family pet can find and eat. These chemicals are highly toxic to your pet and can be fatal. Please use rodent pesticides with caution around children and pets and be aware of your neighbor’s potential use this time of year.
Fall also can be a time people change the coolant in the car engine. Antifreeze, ethylene glycol-based coolants are highly toxic to pets. Propylene glycol-based coolants are now an option, which while not non-toxic are not as dangerous to animals. Always be aware of any fluids in your pets roaming areas and err on the side of caution of any found. Spill should quickly be cleaned.
Other outdoor dangers to consider are mushrooms that may sprout up outdoors with temperature changes. Most are non-toxic. But the small number of toxic mushrooms can cause life threatening illness. Keep pups away whenever possible. Temperature changes can also bring your family pet in contact with snakes preparing for hibernation. Be aware of the types of venomous snakes in your area and avoid areas they can be found.
This season also brings us Halloween. Decorations are great but pets and fall decor do not always mix well. Decorations can cause intestinal blockages if eaten, chewing on electrical cords can cause electric shocks, and knocked over candles are dangerous for burns and starting fires. Campfires and lanterns can also cause burns and injury. Ensure your pet does not indulge in the chocolate which can cause stomach upset, hyperactivity, heart issues, and pancreatitis. Candy and treats with xylitol can cause low blood sugar and liver damage. Keep the treats to the pet friendly type!
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