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As the weather gets nicer, we all want to turn off the car heat, and if it’s a bit too chilly for the AC, the windows come down and the wonderful spring breeze brushes our hair back and we get to our destination with happy tunes - let’s make sure we do this right! Remember it’s spring and that means pollen. Whether or not you and/or your pet have spring allergies pollen must be considered as flying debris. These tiny particles fly past us at incredible speeds when we drive. Your pets head has NO business outside the window. Eyes are very fragile! The best way to get an eye infection and block tear ducts is by letting your pet stick its head out the window!  Do you know why pets enjoy sticking their head out the window?1. Because we let them 2. Their sense of smell is so incredible sensible that for every general cow manure whiff we get, they get information on when, where and can detect the ingredient of that same pile. The bad news is, as much fun as this may be to them experience has shown us that the most fun activities can sometimes have some risky outcomes. Is it worth the risk? Ask your vet how much conjunctivitis and removal of foreign object in the face can run you, and then ask yourself if your pet’s health is not worth a bit of caution. Spring is also the time when more people and their pets come out. Whether in the city or country, there is just more activity outside the vehicle. Squirrels, rabbits, pretty poodles ladies and handsome labs - plenty creatures with chasing, sniffing & anticipated reproduction opportunities. Lesson learned: Do not underestimate the window leaping potential of a dog if given the right incentive. Large dogs have been known to leap out of 6”-10” windows to chase, sniff, attack or even hump a passerby pooch (cat, squirrel etc). So as a general rule windows open + pet = NO GO And for those using Doggles - remember that if the window is down by that much, the leaping, falling and larger debris against facial tissue (face) is still very much present. Learn more about Pet Safety Driving Tips! |
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Most of these can be highly toxic since many contain strychnine, an extremely poisonous alkaloid. • Snail and slug baits: These are frequently used, and if ingested, cause serious and potentially fatal tremors and seizures. As little as 1 teaspoon can cause dog symptoms such as tremors, twitching and seizures. Contact Your vet ASAP! • Citronella candles: They are used to deter mosquitoes but may cause gastrointestinal inflammation in dogs, resulting in vomiting and diarrhea.  • Mulch: Most mulches are safe if ingested but there is one uncommon but potentially toxic type of mulch. Cocoa bean mulch is made from the hulls of cocoa beans and when fresh has a rich, chocolate aroma. Ingestion of large amounts of fresh mulch can result in chocolate toxicity. To keep your pet safe, keep him away from the mulch until the chocolate aroma has gone. A thorough watering or heavy rainfall often reduces the potential toxicity. Many products are used to create beautiful lawns and productive gardens. With proper handling, use and storage of these products, illness and potential tragedy can be avoided. Keep lawn and garden products stored in an area that your pet cannot enter. During application of these products, keep your pet confined in a safe area. Should exposure to any of these products occur, contact your veterinarian as soon as possible.
SOURCE: PetPlace.com
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 Tomatoes (plant and fruit) contain tomatine, an alkaloid related to solanine. As the fruit ripens, the tomatine is metabolized. Therefore, ripe tomatoes are less likely to be problematic for animals. Clinical signs of poisoning include lethargy, drooling, difficulty breathing, colic, vomiting, diarrhea or constipation, widely-dilated pupils, paralysis, cardiac effects, central nervous system signs (e.g., ataxia, muscle weakness, tremors, seizures), resulting from cholinesterase inhibition, coma and death. (This information comes from veterinarians, and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.) (All parts of the plant except the tomato itself are poisonous to humans, although some people are sensitive to the ripe fruit also.) Tomatoes also contain atropine, which can cause dilated pupils, tremors, and heart arrhythmias. The highest concentration of atropine is found in the leaves and stems of tomato plants, with less in unripe (green) tomatoes, and even less in ripe (red) tomatoes.
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I just got the link to the first Response Revolution video from Lauren. The video actually walks you through the first of the five pillars and demonstrates it. Please watch this and USE it with your dog today. |
