#petsafety — Public Fediverse posts
Live and recent posts from across the Fediverse tagged #petsafety, aggregated by home.social.
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Take precautions to protect #pets from harmful cyanobacteria!
The MSPCA-Angell offers 24/7 emergency care in #Boston and #Waltham.
Learn more via WWLP-22 News, https://www.wwlp.com/clear-the-shelters/urgent-warning-issued-over-cyanobacteria-danger-to-pets/?utm_campaign=snd-autopilot
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🐾 Νέο άρθρο: Ασφάλεια κατοικιδίων σε περίπτωση σεισμού 🌍
Πρακτικός οδηγός για κηδεμόνες ζώων: προετοιμασία πριν, ενέργειες κατά τη διάρκεια, φροντίδα μετά τον σεισμό + λίστα ελέγχου kit έκτακτης ανάγκης 🎒
👉 https://thespet.blogspot.com/2021/03/seismos-katoikidia-skilos-gata.html
#σεισμός #κατοικίδια #petsafety #animalwelfare #ελλάδα #openweb
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Lost your pet? 🐾 AI is helping families reunite faster with facial recognition, real-time shelter databases, and smarter search tools—while still working alongside flyers and community outreach. Learn how it works: https://hopepawsfund.org/ai-for-lost-pets/ ❤️
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It's #Friday! It's also HOT! Reminder to keep walks with your #pet short, and in the early morning or late evening when weather is cooler. When you do need to take them out, avoid pavement, if possible and instead walk along grassy or dirt paths. Make sure your pet has plenty of access to water, and do NOT leave them in your car! In case of an emergency, we offer 24/7 care in #Boston and #Waltham. Take precautions to help keep your pet safe and your #weekend stress-free! 😎
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Lost your pet? 🐾 AI is helping reunite families faster than ever—from facial recognition to real-time shelter databases—while still supporting flyers and community search. Learn how it works: https://hopepawsfund.org/ai-for-lost-pets/ ❤️
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Protecting Pets from Wildfire Smoke: Essential Tips for Pet Owners
📰 Original title: 5 tips to keep your pets safe from wildfire smoke
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/protecting-pets-from-wildfire-smoke-essential-tips-for-pet-owners.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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The fireworks may be over for now, but in honor of National Lost Pet Prevention Month, we're still reminding #pet owners to take precautions in case their pet gets startled and runs away.
🐶 Make sure you pet is microchipped
✅ Confirm the microchip is registered
🧭 Consider putting a GPS tracker on your petFor more tips to help keep your pet safe, visit https://www.mspca.org/pet-resources/prevent-your-pet-from-getting-lost/
#animal #animals #massachusetts #dog #cat #cats #dogs #petsafety
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Enjoy the holiday, everyone! Remember the kitties and all our furry friends today—keep them safe and cozy inside.
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Keeping Pets Safe During the Fourth of July Fireworks
📰 Original title: Your pet afraid of fireworks? Here's how to keep them safe for the Fourth of July
🤖 IA: It's clickbait ⚠️
👥 Users: It's clickbait ⚠️View full AI summary https://en.killbait.com/keeping-pets-safe-during-the-fourth-of-july-fireworks.html?utm_source=mastodon_world&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=killbait.mastodon_world
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It's wicked hot! With extreme heat advisories in effect for much of the state this week, we're urging #pet owners to take precautions
🐕🦺 Try to restrict walks to early in the morning or late in the evening when the weather is cool
🐾 Walk #dogs on softer ground, such as dirt trails or grass instead of pavement, which can burn paw pads 1/#petsafety #dog #massachusetts #boston #salem #methuen #capecod
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Heat waves are dangerous for pets. Here’s how you could keep them cool
https://web.brid.gy/r/https://globalnews.ca/news/11943288/heat-wave-pets/
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Warning issued to anyone with ivy in garden https://www.allforgardening.com/1820685/warning-issued-to-anyone-with-ivy-in-garden/ #EnglishIvy #garden #GardenHazards #gardening #GardeningIreland #IvyPlant #PetSafety #plants #ToxicPlants
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So, someone pointed out that getting rid of #GardenSlugs is more complicated because of #RatLungworm. Take precautions while handling slugs!
Uggh, #slugs! Protect your garden and your health in light of rat lungworm disease
" 'Don’t eat out of the garden without first washing the produce,' cautions Lynn Nakamura-Tengan, an extension educator with the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources on Maui. She specializes in food safety and nutrition."
Learn more:
https://mauiinvasive.org/2016/06/21/rat-lungworm-disease/#SolarPunkSunday #Gardening #GardenSafety #Homegardens #PetSafety
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It's Prevention of Lyme Disease in #Dogs Month! Although it might be hard to believe, ticks are a year-round concern here in #NewEngland for both humans and dogs - it's important to stay vigilant and keep them from finding a home in your dog's fur! 1/
#dog #pet #pet #animal #animals #massachusetts #petsafety #dogsofmastodon
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Spring Home & Garden: Potential threats to pet health in your own yard – West Central Tribune https://www.allforgardening.com/1726448/spring-home-garden-potential-threats-to-pet-health-in-your-own-yard-west-central-tribune/ #garden #gardener #gardening #gardens #landscaping #Lawns #PetSafety #pets #spring
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Join us this Feel Good Friday as we celebrate #Animal Control Officer Appreciation Week and thank those dedicated to protecting #animals and helping those in need 🐶🐱🐰
#massachusetts #pets #pet #dog #cat #animalwelfare #petsafety
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Easter lilies may be a popular find in grocery stores this time of year, but they should be avoided if you have #cats at home. 🐱
Easter lilies, among other varieties, are highly toxic to cats and can cause severe kidney injury. Learn more here, https://www.mspca.org/angell_services/lily-toxicity-the-potentially-fatal-danger-to-cats/
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🚨 PSA: Sharing a few safety reminders for #pet parents this #spring, especially as we head into #Easter weekend! 🐰 Learn more here, https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/alternate/amp/mspca-reminds-pet-owners-to-take-precautions-as-spring-arrives/
#petsafety #animal #animals #pets #massachusetts #dogs #cats #dog #cat
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We're co-hosting a webinar TONIGHT at 6 p.m. with Mass Audubon to discuss the dangers of rodenticides for #pets and #wildlife and share ways you can help advocate to end their use in #Boston. There's still time to sign up! Register here, https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/l1-bl4IvSiipI61w0Uq43A?emci=e135b622-3929-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&emdi=92788375-ae2a-f111-9a48-000d3a14b640&ceid=14348497#/registration
#massachusetts #animalwelfare #animals #animal #pet #petsafety
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Just a reminder...
#EssentialOils to Avoid Using Around Your Dog
By Organic Aromas
December 24, 2023- Exercise caution when using essential oils around pets to avoid toxicity and health risks.
- Certain essential oils such as tea tree oil, cinnamon, citrus oils, wintergreen and sweet birch are harmful to dogs and should be avoided.
- Consult a veterinarian before use for safe practices with alternative non-toxic remedies available.
"Certain essential oils can pose risks to dogs, causing skin irritation, respiratory issues, and even toxicity if ingested or applied topically. Used improperly, some essential oils may cause changes in behavior, adverse central nervous system effects, and respiratory difficulties. Being cautious and knowledgeable about the potential hazards linked to essential oils for your dog is necessary.
Dr. Janet Roark, a veterinarian, emphasizes the importance of safety guidelines when using essential oils around pets. Cats, for example, are significantly more sensitive to the effects of essential oils than dogs, including rosemary essential oil. The same caution should be exercised when using essential oils around dogs, as they can also experience negative effects."
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Think twice before letting your #cat lick your head - especially if you use Rogaine! In honor of Poison Prevention Week, we want to remind you that even in small amounts, minoxidil, the active ingredient in Rogaine and other hair loss treatments, can be fatal to #cats. Secure the bottle after application, and wash your hands thoroughly before giving Fluffy a pat!
#petsafety #animal #animals #pet #pets #boston #massachusetts #salem #CapeCod #methuen #catsofmastodon
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Update: Thanks to you all for helping us spread the word, we were able to secure the fuel we needed and avoid any potential damage to the building. The nearly 50 #animals who were evacuated yesterday arrived safely at our other shelters. ❤️ 1/
https://www.wcvb.com/article/centerville-mspca-angell-shelter-needs-diesel-fuel/70485596
#massachusetts #CapeCod #animal #pet #blizzard #pets #petsafety #dog #dogs #cat #cats
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Amazing Colorado Pet Store Ban: 7 Essential Insights for Dog Parents
Colorado pet store ban on selling dogs as cats - legislation impact on animal welfare and potential black market surge. #PetLaws #ColoradoPolitics #AnimalRights #DogLovers #PetSafety
https://pupquotes.com/blog/colorado-pet-store-ban-dogs-cats/
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Update: still snowing! ❄️ We hope everyone is staying safe out there! Quick reminder that our emergency hospitals in #Boston and #Waltham are open as always in the event your #pet is in need of care. Our adoption centers will be CLOSED today. A HUGE thank you to our incredible staff across our locations for their dedication and care to all of our #animals, even in a #snow emergency!! 💙
#pets #animal #massachusetts #vetmed #snowday #dogs #cats #dogsofmastodon #petsafety
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#ASPCA - #ColdWeather Safety Tips
"Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of bare paws. To help prevent cold weather dangers from affecting your pet’s health, check out our top 10 cold weather safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (APCC).
- Remember, if it’s too cold for you, it’s probably too cold for your pet, so keep your animals inside. If left outdoors, pets can freeze, become disoriented, lost, stolen, injured or killed. In addition, don’t leave pets alone in a car during cold weather, as cars can act as refrigerators that hold in the cold and cause animals to freeze to death.
- Keep your home humidified and be sure to towel dry your pet as soon as they come inside. Repeatedly going into the cold and then comin back into a warm home can cause itchy, flaking skin. Pay close attention to their feet and in-between their toes and remove any snow balls from between their foot pads to prevent and treat skin irritation in the winter.
- Massage petroleum jelly or other vet-approved paw protectants into paw pads before going outside to protect from salt and chemical agents. Booties can provide even more coverage and can also prevent sand and salt from getting lodged between bare toes and causing irritation. Use pet-friendly ice melts whenever possible.
- Never shave your dog down to the skin in winter. A longer coat will provide more warmth. If your dog is long-haired, simply trim them to minimize the clinging ice balls, salt crystals and de-icing chemicals that can dry their skin, and don’t neglect the hair between their toes. If your dog is short-haired, consider getting them a coat or sweater with a high collar or turtleneck with coverage from the base of the tail to the belly.
- After each walk, make sure to wash and dry your pet's feet and stomach to remove ice, salt and chemicals. Don't forget to check for cracks in paw pads or redness between the toes. You may also want to bring a towel on long walks to clean off stinging, irritated paws.
- Bathe your pets as little as possible during cold spells. Washing too often can remove essential oils and increase the chance of developing dry, flaky skin. If your pooch must be bathed, ask your vet to recommend a moisturizing shampoo and/or rinse.
- Thoroughly clean up any anitfreeze spills. Like coolant, antifreeze is a lethal for dogs and cats. Be sure to thoroughly clean up any spills from your vehicle, and consider using products that contain propylene glycol rather than ethylene glycol. Additionally, cold weather chemicals like #IceMelts can be dangerous when ingested, so always be mindful and keep chemicals up and out of paws' reach.
- Feed your pet a little extra in the winter months. Pets burn extra energy by trying to stay warm in wintertime. Feeding them a little bit more can provide much-needed calories, and making sure they have plenty of water to drink will help keep them well-hydrated and their skin less dry.
- Make sure your companion animal has a warm place to sleep, off the floor and away from all drafts. A cozy dog or cat bed with a warm blanket or pillow is perfect.
- Never let your dog off leash on snow or ice, especially during a snowstorm. Dogs can lose their scent in the snow and easily become lost. More dogs are lost during the winter than during any other season, so make sure your dog always wears an ID tag.Be sure to keep these tips top of mind this winter so that you and your furry friends can stay warm, cozy and safe.
If you think your pet may have ingested antifreeze or another potential toxin, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately."
Source:
https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/general-pet-care/cold-weather-safety-tips#PetSafety #ArcticBlast #PolarVortex #IceMelt #ExtremeCold #PetSafetyTips
