Each year, the seasons change, the temperature drops and the snow starts to fly, now is the time for pet owners to brush their Winter Pet Health Quotient (HQ) so that their dogs and cats can all tracks and enjoy the season safely. Antifreeze, in which ethylene glycol is the active ingredient is fatal for animals! Antifreeze smells good and is apparently also very tasty for many dogs and cats.
A tablespoon of antifreeze is all it takes to kill a ten pound dog. One teaspoon of antifreeze often ends with a fatal outcome for cats.
• Propylene glycol, the active ingredient in a type of antifreeze called “Sierra” is a less toxic to animals if swallowed and works as well as ethylene glycol for your car.
• Make sure you keep your pets out of the area you’re in when you change the antifreeze drain and / or your vehicle.
• Remember car radiators also contain anti-freeze, so make sure your radiator is not leaking.
• Antifreeze spills should be cleaned and immediately eliminated all of the areas your pet may encounter.
• Store antifreeze in sealed containers, kept up out of the reach leg in closed cabinets.
• Dogs and cats suspected of consuming anti-freeze must be taken to the vet or the nearest emergency veterinary service as soon as possible! consumption of antifreeze Pet is a true life or death emergency!
• Time saving dogs and cats in cases antifreeze is very important! After 2-3 hours of consumption, animal liver and simultaneous and irreversible kidney failure occur, which in most cases is fatal. Call your veterinarian or local veterinary emergency center when you are on the way is very helpful. If possible bring the label.
• Ice melting products, including salt and deicing chemicals are irritating to the skin of pets, mouth, paws and footpads. Spray your feet with warm water animals and patting them dry once inside eliminates this problem. Excess drooling, depression and vomiting are signs that your dog and / or cat may have ingested these products.
• The bait for rats and mice, which are often the most popular in the cold rather than hot weather. They are another favorite for many animals, especially dogs. be sure to place the rodent bait in areas inaccessible to your cats and dogs. Peanut butter that is used in many bait smells like antifreeze and is tasty to pets. If you suspect your pet has eaten a little rodent bait, your pet to the vet quickly. Save labels bait and bring it with you helps your veterinarian to administer appropriate therapy and can be a lifeline for pets. Vitamin K therapy is commonly used for treatment and most animals recover without any permanent or long-term adverse effects on health.
• Feed your pet a little more when it’s cold. Pets need extra calories to produce energy during the cold season.
• A lot of fresh water is essential in cold weather to avoid dehydration pet. Warm up the water and add a little honey or a bouillon cube to encourage your pet to drink. Chicken noodle soup is great and most animals enjoy a bowl from time to time. Snow is not an acceptable substitute for water.
• Bring your pets indoors during very cold. If your dog or cat spends a lot of time outdoors, make sure you provide adequate shelter with food, water, bedding and a wind flap.
• groom your dog and cat regularly to remove the carpet. This helps your pets coat to insulate well your pet so he or she can stay warm during cold spells.
• areas of risk Frost bite pet include ears, nose, the tip of the tail and ears. affected area of the skin of the animal at first a reddish color that disappears later in gray. Frostbite Treatment of Animals is to give your dog / cat or a hot bath and slowly wrapping in warm towels. Give your pet something warm and nourishing to drink is also useful while you wait for news of your veterinarian. Having a thermometer on hand allows pet owners to monitor their pets and this information is helpful to your veterinarian. Pet temperatures can range from 99 to 103, the rectal temperature in dogs and cats under 96 degrees Fahrenheit are generally incompatible with life. Finally, remember not to rub the frozen areas of skin of the animal that makes it worse!
• Heat lamps and heating pads for pets should be closely monitored as many may become too hot too quickly, causing skin burns from the animal dogs, cats, puppies and kittens .
• The drivers of cars are a favorite for many outdoor cats who enjoy curling for the evening close to warm car engines. Before starting your car this winter, take a look under the hood and / or honk just to be sure no unexpected car feline friends decided to spend the night with you.
• frozen lakes, rivers and ponds can be very dangerous for dogs winter adventure that can easily slip and fall into freezing water. Not all dogs can swim.
• Consult your veterinarian to make sure your dogs and cats are healthy! Pets, like people are more sensitive to health issues in cold weather.
The animals are very young, very old, pregnant or recovering are particularly vulnerable. Much love and extra attention allows animals enjoy the holiday season. It also helps ensure that your dogs and cats do not feel forgotten and / or left of all the festivities.
Leave your pet into the gift giving this holiday season by donating food, bedding, or toys for your pet shelter or favorite charity and put the name of your pet. Be ready this winter and remember the best gift of all pets is your love!
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