As summer winds down, dogs and their owners look to enjoy the cooler weather, and the changing sights and sounds of the fall season. What are some tips to keeping your dog safe this fall:
1. Fall hunting season poses a serious risk to dogs and owners, fall weather is perfect for hiking through the woods, exploring fallen leafs and colors. Hunting is also popular during the same months. Protect your dog by wearing bright colors, keep him on the trail by your side.
2. Halloween Festivities one of the most celebrated holidays in the USA. Keep candy and treats away from your dog as many contain chocolate or other harmful ingredients. Be sure to protect them from the scary sights and sounds, as well as from tricksters with ill-intentions.
3. Watch the Thanksgiving Buffet there are foods on the dinner table that are harmful for dogs.
They could get burnt if something gets dropped on them when dining with guests unused to his presence. Keep and eye out and warn holiday guests about your pets.
4. Becareful of camouflage during outings with your dog, fallen leaves make an impressive ground cover, they cover from sight the things that your dog's nose may not miss. Poisonous mushrooms, snakes and small rodents preparing for winter, Also glass or sharp rock.
5. Prepare back-to-school pet dangers, like crayons and markers. You may have to adjust his walk time so he is not distracted by the bus stops and opportunities for him to bite or scratch a child.
6. Keep your dog away from burn hazards fall months bring cooler temperatures and the need for heat. A fun, outdoor bonfire, or indoor fireplace or space heaters all pose burn risks for curious dogs.
7. Protect your dog from parasites year around, many of us think that September marks the end of flea and tick. Veterinarians suggest year round protection and also protect your house fleas seek out satisfying, warm, winter homes.
8. Remember that dogs may experience extreme temperatures in the fall. The fall is a combination of several weather types presented all in one day. Make sure they have adequate water and shelter for outdoor dogs for all of the weather possibilities of fall.
Please stop by the store Fall and Halloween treats arrive soon. Stock up on the Halloween treats here for a limited time only.
Check you emails for details on upcoming events for the fall. Look forward to Halloween Costume Party, Animal Communicator, Local Photographer, and we are teaming up with a local animal shelter.
Sincerely yours from all the Staff here at Just Dogs! Gourmet
Triscuit the CEO
Charlie the Quality Control Manager.
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