 This is a great time to make sure pets have everything they need to be safe on New Year’s Eve and into the coming year. Here are some tips as we ring in 2019. New Years Eye Keep your pets inside during new years celebrations and of course do not take your pet to fireworks displays. Most animals are scared to death of these loud noises. Jan. 1 and July 4/5th are the two highest days of the year that pets are reported missing. The loud noises and flashing lights from fireworks are scary and can cause pets to go into flight mode. Bring pets indoors to minimize stress and panic. Signs of stress include trembling, shaking, pacing, panting, destructive behavior, whining, barking, vomiting, panting and trying to escape. Check out MyLap Pet Bed's 4th of July blog post for tips on dealing with your dog and cat anxiety during fireworks and consider our MyLap Pet Bed to help with the anxiety. Health updates The New Year is a great time to make sure pets are up-to-date on vaccinations and review their overall health and needs. Update information: Make sure current identification information is on tags and registered with microchips. Unfortunately, people often realize this information is outdated due to a change of phone numbers or address only after a pet goes missing. Microchip now: If a pet is not already chipped, make it a priority. Tags can fall off or be removed, but the chip will always be there, and it gives a lost pet the best chance of getting back home. Remember: The chip must then be registered in order for it to be fully effective. Proper nutrition: Pets can pack on pounds, too. Evaluate their food and treats. Make sure they are getting a balanced diet in the proper portions to stay healthy, after all we want them to be around as long as possible. Exercise: It will keep pets healthy longer, and incorporating pets into our own exercise routine is a good way to stick to those goals long-term. A great way to enjoy quality time with pets and get our exercise at the same time. Help homeless pets Want to get more involved this year with helping the homeless pets in our community? Here are some ways to work animal advocacy into your New Year resolutions: Foster: Love pets, but not sure about the commitment of owning one? Try fostering. Animal shelters and rescues need loving homes to provide safe and temporary living arrangements for pets. It’s a great opportunity for a shelter animal to get used to a home environment, and it’s the perfect way to test the waters of pet ownership. Volunteer: Shelters rely heavily on volunteers to care for animals on a regular basis. It is a rewarding experience and truly makes a difference in the life of homeless pets. Most shelters have volunteer opportunities for individuals, high school students and those needing community services hours, church groups, college groups and more. If you don't have time to volunteer, consider donating supplies. Editors Note: Some parts of this was researched and referenced from the following articles: https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/steps-to-help-keep-pets-healthy-as-part-of-new-years-resolutions-300771232.html https://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/communities/crescent_city/article_e948d3d6-ffcf-11e8-9195-6f0180841e0a.html MyLap Pet Bed, Pet Bed, Cat Bed, Dog Bed, Kitten Bed, Puppy Bed, Christmas, Christmas Pet Safety, dog, cat, kitten, pet beds, dog bed attached to your bed, dog bed for multiple dogs, bed with pet, cozy pet bed, bed with pet bed attached, bed with pet bed, cat lap bed, dog lap bed, my pet bed
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 Keeping our pets safe during the holidays can be a difficult task. With all of the breakable ornaments, potentially dangerous plants, presents with pretty bows and ribbons on top, lights that can be chewed, and then there is the Christmas tree. We have twelve safety tips that will allow your furry family members to join in the holiday fun while avoiding a trip to the animal emergency room. Christmas Tree Safety and Other Holiday Safety Tips: 1. Place your Christmas tree in a corner. To keep your cat from attempting to jump onto the tree, you can place aluminum foil around the tree base to warn you of an impending tree disaster. Since cats and Christmas trees are not always the best combination, it could take some ingenuity on your part to keep both parties safe during the holiday season. 2. Tinsel can add a nice sparkling touch to the tree, but make sure you hang it up out of your pet's reach, or for the highest level of pet safety, just don’t use it. Ingesting tinsel can potentially block their intestines, which is generally only remedied through surgical means. 3. Do not put lights on the tree's lower branches. Not only can your pet get tangled up in the lights, but they can also cause burns on both cats and dog if they become entangled. Additionally, your dog or cat may accidentally get shocked by biting through the wire. 4. Ornaments need to be kept out of reach, too. In addition to being a choking and intestinal blockage hazard, shards from broken ornaments may injure paws, mouths or other parts of your pet's body. 5. If your buying live Christmas trees this year, keep the area around the tree free and clear of pine needles. The needles can cause stomach upset and can irritate or puncture your pet's intestines if ingested. 6. Did you know that holly and mistletoe are among the poisonous plants to dogs and cats? If you usually use these plants to decorate your home, they should be kept in an area your pet cannot reach. Poinsettias are also not a great idea, as they can cause nausea and vomiting if ingested. 7. Do not use edible tree decorations—whether they be ornaments or popcorn strings. These goodies are just too enticing, and your pet will surely tug at them, knocking down your wonderfully decorated tree. Not to mention that they are also choking hazards. 8. Burning candles should be placed on high shelves or mantels, out of your pet's way—there's no telling where a wagging tail or curious cat may end up. Never leave candles unsupervised, and keep your cat away from any areas with open flames or wax. Homes with fireplaces should use screens to avoid accidental burns. 9. To prevent any accidental electrocutions, exposed indoor or outdoor wires should be taped to the wall or the sides of the house. Any wires extending away from the wall should be wrapped in hard protective plastic to make them less attractive to your cat. 10. When gift wrapping, be sure to keep your pet away. Wrapping paper, string, ribbon, plastic pieces or cloth could all cause intestinal blockages. Scissors are another pet safety hazard, and they should be kept off floors or low tables. Be cautious about leaving wrapped gifts with ribbon and bows under the tree where your pets can get to them. 11. Leave the Leftovers: Fatty, spicy and no-no human foods, as well as bones, should not be fed to your furry friends. Pets can join the festivities in other fun ways that won't lead to costly medical bills. 12. Careful with Cocktails: If your celebration includes adult holiday beverages, be sure to place your unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot get to them. If ingested, your pet could become weak, ill and may even go into a coma, possibly resulting in death from respiratory failure. Editors Note: Some parts of this was researched and referenced from the following articles: www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/holiday-safety-tips and www.petmd.com/dog/seasonal/evr_multi_christmas_safety MyLap Pet Bed, Pet Bed, Cat Bed, Dog Bed, Kitten Bed, Puppy Bed, Christmas, Christmas Pet Safety, dog, cat, kitten, pet beds, dog bed attached to your bed, dog bed for multiple dogs, bed with pet, cozy pet bed, bed with pet bed attached, bed with pet bed, cat lap bed, dog lap bed, my pet bed |
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July 2020
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