{"id":50,"date":"2018-05-23T14:14:30","date_gmt":"2018-05-23T19:14:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/?p=50"},"modified":"2018-05-23T14:14:30","modified_gmt":"2018-05-23T19:14:30","slug":"whats-the-deal-with-spring-pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/whats-the-deal-with-spring-pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Deal with Spring Pet Safety?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-51 size-large\" title=\"A black dog with a frisbee in its mouth runs across a lawn that is bordered by orange flowers\" src=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/05\/iStock-176609174_high-2000x1564.jpg\" alt=\"Spring pet safety is coming up roses\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1564\" \/>Ah, spring. If there is ever a time to cut loose, embrace the moment, and abandon all the rules, it\u2019s this suspended moment on the calendar. We love this idea, but in practice there is never a better time to stay on course. The bugs are waking up (and they are hungry!), and there\u2019s an abundance of potentially dangerous plants in bloom. Speaking of plants, you may not be the only one in the house cursing the effects of allergies! <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To be sure, spring pet safety should be on every pet owner\u2019s mind this time of year. By paying close attention to the inherent risks, you and your pet can really begin to have fun this season.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May Flowers<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The buds and blooms can be intoxicating during the weeks before summer hits its stride. Certainly, bringing cut flowers into the home poses a hazard to a curious pet, but it\u2019s also the plants they might encounter while outside. Please be aware that the following plants can result in a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/pet-emergency\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">poisoning or toxic overload<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to an unwitting pet:<\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All types of lilies (even the pollen can endanger a cat who sniffs or tastes it)<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Azalea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Oleander<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sago palm<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tulips<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hyacinths<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Daffodils<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cyclamen<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Keepin\u2019 It Green<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are loads of products on the market aimed at keeping your yard green, but some \u2013 especially those designed to kill insects and weeds \u2013 have the potential to poison your pet. Luckily, there are pet-safe products available to use on your yard and garden. When using any fertilizers, insecticides, or other pesticide-type products, be sure to keep your pet indoors and only let them back outside after products have safely dried.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring Cleaning<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spring is the time to deep clean the house and purge the garage of items stored over the past year. Your pet may not show an interest in chemical cleaners, but inhaling them or walking on the floor while wet can be dangerous. Try to keep your pet clear of products like paint, paint thinner, drain cleaner, oven cleaner, etc., and always be watchful for any behavioral changes, no matter how subtle they appear at first. Products, like antifreeze, must be stored securely and any spills or leaks cleaned up right away.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember Those Bugs?<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/blog\/pet-parasite-prevention\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parasite prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is the best way to keep your pet safe from fleas, ticks, and heartworm-carrying mosquitoes. If you have any questions about your pet\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/services\/wellness-care.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">year-round parasite prevention<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> medication, we are always here to help you.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting Hot Out There<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many pets are always up for a ride in the car, but air trapped inside a parked vehicle can soar into the triple digits even when it\u2019s comfortable outside. Because it\u2019s never too early to be aware of the dangers of heatstroke, be sure to take your pet with you on errands or leave them at home where you know they\u2019ll be safe.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health and Spring Pet Safety<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While seasonal allergies may not necessarily manifest in sneezing and watery eyes like they do for us, cats and dogs do react to changes in their environment. Itchy skin is primarily the result of allergies, and near-constant scratching, ear infections, and inflammation cause a great deal of discomfort and pain. Please seek help for your pet promptly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.mobilevetmd.com\/blog\/\" data-wplink-edit=\"true\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Contact us<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for further information about spring pet safety. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.englishtownvet.com\/staff\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our staff <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is always here for you!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Ah, spring. If there is ever a time to cut loose, embrace the moment, and abandon all the rules, it\u2019s this suspended moment on the calendar. We love this idea, but in practice there is never a better time to stay on course. 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