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Pet Poop 101: What To Watch For

Pet Poop 101: What To Watch For

Jun 16, 2016

As pet owners, we spend a lot of time picking up, shoveling, and generally dealing with our loved one’s excrement,...

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  • Be aware of common seasonal dangers that may threaten your pet. One of the more prevalent outdoor problems for owners are foxtails. Foxtails are tiny barbed plant seeds that are designed to burrow into animals’ skin, eyes, ears, and mouths and can cause significant distress while potentially leading to infections and abscess formation. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Make sure that any houseplants are safe for your pet to be around. Problem plants are often including in cut flowers that are bought from the store (be particularly wary of anything in the lily family). For a list of toxic and non-toxic plants, check out the ASPCA website.
  • Microchip your pet. If lost, dogs with microchips are 2.5 times more likely to be returned home than dogs without microchips, and cats with microchips are 20 times more likely to be returned home. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Many common household chemicals are actually toxic and harmful to pets so make sure to lock up your household cleaners, insecticide, antifreeze, laundry detergent, bleach, and other chemicals where your pet can't get their little paws on them. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Massage your pet. Many pet owners don't realize that massage therapy for pets is actually a serious form of healthcare, not just pampering and not just glorified petting. This practice also allows you to monitor their health by checking for anything abnormal such as lumps, heat, or areas of tenderness. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Because some houseplants are poisonous to pets, double check to make sure that yours are safe. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Mind your pet's weight. Being overweight can lead to serious health problems for your pet, including diabetes, cardiovascular disease, arthritis, and more. One way to tell if your pet is overweight is to search online for "pet body condition score" and compare the what your pet looks like to the pictures online. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Make sure your garden is safe for your pets. Animals love to roll around in the grass and smell the flowers, so make sure your garden is free of any poisonous plants, dangerous fertilizers and insecticides that can harm your furry friend. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners #springtips
  • Your pet’s teeth are worth protecting! By age three, 80% of dogs and 70% of cats have some evidence of periodontal disease, even though it’s totally preventable. Dental problems don’t just limit themselves to your pet’s mouth—they can lead to serious and even fatal infections throughout your pet’s body. All the more reason to brush their teeth regularly and bring your pets in for regular dental cleanings at a veterinarian. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners #petdentaltips
  • Make sure your pet has plenty of fresh filtered water every day. Public water systems can contain harmful bacteria, parasites, and other contaminants. Also, the longer the water sits out, the more oxygen it loses and the more opportunity is has for bacteria to grow. For more useful pet care tips to improve your pet's life, check out our website link in the bio. #petcaretips #freepetcaretips #forpetowners
  • Just like people, #rabbits actually get bored quickly. A rabbit who lives in a cage without any friends or toys will get lonely. Rabbits need to socialize. . . . . . . #petparents #dedicatedpetparent #holisticvetcare #doglover #catlover #petlover #petparent #petowner #ilovemydog #ilovemycat #puppylove #bestdoggymom #bestdoggydad #dogmom #dogdad #catmom #catdat #bestcatdad #bestcatmom
  • Dogs make more facial expressions when they know their human is looking. They can even make their eyes bigger on purpose! 🐶Show us a picture of your dog’s best puppy-eyes face and tag us! . . . . . . #petparents #dedicatedpetparent #holisticvetcare #doglover #catlover #petlover #petparent #petowner #ilovemydog #ilovemycat #puppylove #bestdoggymom #bestdoggydad #dogmom #dogdad #catmom #catdat #bestcatdad #bestcatmom

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