5 Safety Tips To Keep Your Pet Safe And Healthy This Fall Season

5 Safety Tips To Keep Your Dogs Safe And Healthy As The Fall Season Approach Us:
1: Household Pests
Protect your dog from parasites year around. Many dog owners think that September marks the end of flea and tick protection, but veterinarians suggest year-around treatment in most situations. Fall is also the time when fleas seek out satisfying, warm, winter homes, so be sure to protect your home and your dog.

2. Car Fluids
Fall is when most people winterize their cars. Oil, coolant, antifreeze, and windshield wiper fluid are all poisonous to pets. Clean all car fluid spills immediately. Keep pets out of the garage – fertilizer, pesticides, and car fluids are all hazardous to animals. When walking your pet, steer clear of puddles, which can be tainted with pollution and chemicals. Always clean your dog’s paws after a walk to prevent accidental ingestion of pollutants.

3. Feeding Frenzy
We love our pets, but sometimes they’re not the smartest. Ingestion of foreign objects like school supplies and Halloween decorations can lead to an upset stomach or intestinal blockage. Halloween candy is also another potential problem – dog chocolate poisoning can be fatal. Wrappers from Halloween candy can also cause an intestinal blockage.

4. Seasonal Foods
Without a doubt, one of the best parts of the fall season is the Thanksgiving holiday. Mounds of stuffing and turkey dishes, desserts filled with apples and pumpkin, and good times spent with great people. However, while you are enjoying your Thanksgiving feast, it is very important that you are paying attention to any foods that may “accidentally” fall into your pets feeding area. Turkey and other bones that are present in holiday dishes can not only cause intestinal blockages and problems for your pets digestive system, but they can also leave them feeling ill for days from eating rich foods that they are not used to.

5. Heating Devices
Fall is notorious for the smell of outdoor bonfires and/or the crackling of the fire places taking over the air. However, while these heating devices may keep you feeling toasty and warm, they can be very dangerous for your pets. It is no secret that animals are curious by nature, therefore you want to make sure that you close up your fireplaces or block off any fire pits in order to keep your pet protected. Also, if you use an indoor electric heater in your home, be sure that you turn it off each and every time you leave the house in order to keep your pet safe from any potential accidents.