Fall 2021 Tips for Pets

Happy first day of Fall! With the changing of the seasons and the leaves, there are plenty of scares and unknowns lying around, including ticks. During the fall, it is especially important to continue applying topical such as frontline or give chewable flea and tick preventatives such as credelio, simparica or bravecto.

While it may still be fairly warm, during the late fall we can still see cooler weather. Try to minimize time outside especially when the weather is cooler, especially late at night or when the weather is freezing. This can minimize the chances of getting frostbite on the paws.

We have been seeing many lost pets lately. Make sure if your pet has been microchipped, that you have been updating information to ensure your furry friend is returned to you. 

Keep all school supplies away from pets. The fall season means back to school for most/ all kids. Their school supplies always consist of erasers, pencils, scissors and glue stick to name a few. While these are contain low amount of toxicity, if ingested, it can cause gastrointestinal upset and even a blockage. Be cautious and keep these supplies out of harms way. 

Before we know it, the holiday season will be upon us. First on the list, Halloween. Ensure your pets are not getting into any candies they should not be. Some candies that are not recommended for your pet include chocolates (specifically dark). If ingested, chocolate can cause severe diarrhea, vomiting, and even seizures. Candy corn and other high sugar candy can cause severe gas and diarrhea. The next holiday in fall is Thanksgiving. Do not give any high-fat foods to your pets as this can cause pancreatitis. Fatty foods are hard for them to digest and if given too much, can cause a bad case of diarrhea. If you want to treat them to anything, make sure it is safe for pets. Yeast dough can be very bad for pets as it can cause gas and bloat. Make sure to put any kind of trash out of reach for pets to get into. Don't forget some decorative plants can be harmful to pets. Check here for a list of plants toxic to dogs and cats.







References: 

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/cats-plant-list

https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/dogs-plant-list

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