ASPCA- KEEP YOUR PETS HAPPY AND HEALTHY THIS FOURTH OF JULY

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KEEP YOUR PETS HAPPY AND HEALTHY THIS FOURTH OF JULY

For many people, nothing beats lounging in the backyard on the Fourth

of July with good friends and family—including the four-legged

members of the household. While it may seem like a great idea to

reward Rover with scraps from the grill and bring him along to watch

fireworks, in reality some festive foods and products can be

potentially hazardous to your pets. ASPCA experts offer the following

tips:

* Do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent product to your pet

that is not labeled specifically for use on animals. Ingestion of

sunscreen products can result in drooling, vomiting, diarrhea,

excessive thirst and lethargy. The misuse of insect repellent that

contains DEET can lead to neurological problems.

* Always keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pets' reach.

Certain types of matches, for example, contain chlorates, which could

potentially damage blood cells and result in difficulty breathing.

* Keep your pets on their normal diet. Any change, even for one meal,

can give your pets severe indigestion and diarrhea. And keep in mind

that foods such as onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes and

raisins, salt and yeast dough can all be potentially toxic to

companion animals.

* Loud, crowded fireworks displays are no fun for pets, so please

resist the urge to take them to Independence Day festivities.

Instead, keep your little guys safe from the noise in a quiet,

sheltered and escape-proof area at home.

 

 

For more tips on how to keep your animal companions safe and sound

this coming Wednesday, please visit ASPCA online

 

 

Jenny Kernan

Quantum Biofeedback Therapist

Animal Rescue