Blog: Pet Safety
Ten Dangers in Your Backyard
Raccoons Their urine can carry a disease call Leptospirosis that is contagious to dogs (and humans). It can make a dog very sick and can be fatal if it is not treated quickly. There is a vaccine available to prevent your dog from contracting this disease.
Dog Safety and Bite Prevention
Having a dog as part of our families can enrich and benefit our health and social well-being. We all love to snuggle and give our pets extra love and attention. But as a dog owner it is our duty to learn about the different ways our dogs try to communicate…
Halloween Pet Safety Tips
Human treats are NOT pet treats Keep the candy bowl out of reach! Chocolate (in all forms), especially dark chocolate, is toxic to dogs and cats. Sugar-free candies and gums can cause serious issues in pets if ingested because they contain the artificial sweetener “Xylitol” which is also toxic.
Hazards for Pets
As we head into the new year, we hope to keep the Rouge Hill community up to speed on some potentially hazardous dangers for your pets. INDOOR HAZARDS Dangerous Plants: Pine needles:can produce oral irritation, vomiting, diarrhea, lethargy, trembling and posterior weakness. Holly: commonly found during the Christmas season, can…
