|
Author: Debbie Ray Article source: http://petszone.info/. Used with author's permission.
It's beginning to get cooler and as such it is also time to plan for all your outside animals' safety. As with all mammals, the winter months pose a particular disadvantage -most especially to those outside pets many of us have.
Below, you'll find a few tips to help you get ready for the winter months and to help
your pet in the transition from fall to winter.
First, store all antifreeze type products safely out of the way of any animal. When
using antifreeze, be careful concerning spills and wipe up any amounts quickly and
completely. The sweet taste and smell is hard to pass up for any pet.
Next, keep all indoor pets in an area free of draft. Elevating you pets favorite
bedding area is one way to help your pet stay warm.
Keep all your outdoor pets in an insulated type area, free of drafts, that is warm and
dry and protects the pet from the wind. In extreme conditions, bring the animal(s)
indoors to protect it from the elements.
Always maintain a good supply of clean, fresh, and unfrozen, drinking water.
Remove ice, mud, salt and any other irritants from your pets coat ASAP. If you
suspect frostbite, contact your veterinarian immediately.
Feeding requirements change drastically in the winter months- caloric needs may
even increase to help the animal stay warm. Ask your veterinarian for further advice
concerning caloric needs. Also during the holidays, be careful to keep your pet away
from alcoholic beverages, chocolate, fish and poultry bones.
Many holiday plants are toxic to your pets. Keep these out of the reach of your pet.
Keep tinsel, glass ornaments and other holiday decorations out of your pets reach.
Place all electrical cords in out of the way spots.
Remember that cats and kittens or your dogs may sleep unbderneath your car.
Before leaving always knock on the hood, honk the horn lightly and wait a few
minutes before starting the engine.
Article written and reprinted with permission of: http://www.pedigreedpups.com/
Purebred Dogs, Puppies and Dog Breeders - "Your New Best Friend"
Copyright 2005. All rights reserved. Debbie Ray, owner of: http://www.pedigreedpups.com is a lifetime dog lover and
owner and breeder of german shepherd dogs for over 15 years.
Low APR Credit Cards
Many credit card companies use the term low APR to promote their credit card offers. But how do you know if the card you are applying for is really a low APR cr...
Nutritional Myths that Just Wont Die: Protein!
When it comes to the topic of sports nutrition there are many myths and fallacies that float around like some specter in the shadows. They pop up when you least...
20 Ways to Shift Worry Into Attractive Energy
When in worry mode its difficult to sleep or stay
focused. This article explains what is occurring and
provides 20 options on some actions when it occurs.
Take Back Your Life 3
In parts one and two of this series, titled "Take Back Your Life" and "Take Back Your Life 2"; we discussed the importance of proper cell function and the neces...
Authenticity in Action
We are drawn to people who are being authentically themselves, even when we can see their faults. There is something very appealing about someone who is true t...
A Case for Human Machine Visual Interface
Animation of personified reality is intriguing, memorable and interesting as well. Perhaps we ought to remember this when letting kids watch cartoons of attacki...
Overweight - Answering Your Critics
There are those that walk amongst us who have followed all the advice, diligently dieted and exercised with genuine effort for long periods of time, yet still f...
Four Decorative Painting Techniques
Tired of plain, boring walls? Faux finishes are a great way to jazz up your space with little cost or effort. Here are a few of the most popular finishes.
Credit Cards For People With Bad Credit Scores
Sometimes life lands you in a situation that causes your credit to suffer. A job loss or illness can send your credit rating south leaving you with nothing to d...
When and How to Look for a New Bank
Sometimes, you find yourself in need of a new bank ....
Pet Bird Home Hazards - Keep Your Feathered Friend Safe
Interacting with a pet bird outside of it's cage is one of the joys of living with a bird, but the home that is safe for us, may not be so safe for our feathere...
Top 10 Traffic Building Mistakes To Avoid
When people look to submit their sites to the major search engines, there are some key mistakes that should be avoided for successful promotion. Spam The su...
How To Get Out Of The Way Of Your Own Success
If you're experiencing less success in your life than you would like it's because you're working too hard at failure! Find out how to stop struggling, striving ...
A Baby Is Born With Certain Reflexes
A newborn baby comes into the world with several automatice reflexes to help him through the first few weeks of life.
Who Should Get A Gift At Your Wedding?
People that you need to consider when planning your wedding gift list...
Glutamate – A Pain Transmitter Your Subconscious May Be Able To Limit
Glutamate is one of the most important transmitters of chronic pain. By using visualizations you may be able to use your subconscious to limit the impact of glu...
Refinancing After Bankruptcy - Tips on Refinancing Your Home Mortgage After a Bankruptcy
Here are some tips to refinancing your home mortgage loan after a bankruptcy.
Success Is Knowing What You Want
The human mind is like a smart bomb. It needs specific targets, clearly outlined, before it will make an impact. A focused mind, a passionate mind, a committed ...
PTO - Patent and Trademark Office needs complete overhaul
Streamlining PTO; Coffee Shop Conversation. There is work to be done.
One of the Fastest and Easiest Ways to Get Tons of Incoming Links from High Page Rank Sites
Everybody knows that the search engines are a great source of quality, highly targeted traffic... but for many, getting even a decent position is hard to do. He...
Opportunity Does Not Knock
I can tell you that as a breed, entrepreneurs are an impatient lot and many jump on the first business bandwagon that comes along just for the sake of being in ...
The Controversy Behind Sunless Tanning Pills
Tanning pills are controversial and thought to be unsafe. The FDA, in fact, has not approved most tanning pills, and they can be difficult to get in the U.S. Be...
Wedding Favors
What style of Wedding Favors should you get? Flowers or almonds, net bags or boxes?
Take Your Children For a Spray Tan!
Children need to learn a safe way of getting a tan. Otherwise, you might see them develop skin cancer later in life.
|
Print this page