Spring is the time of a new beginning where nature regains life and becomes colorful again after the cold winter months. Flowers start to bloom and trees begin to grow to say that the natural world is renewed again. With the change of season and the Easter celebrations and the chores or outdoor activities that you look forward to starting, some features of this season can be a real danger for your furry friends. Pet Barn is here to make sure springtime activities are fun and safe for your pets!
Easter Sweets, Treats, and Decorations;
Easter time is all about sweet goodness, candies, chocolate, plastic eggs, and fake grass for decoration. Unfortunately, all these items are dangerous to your pet if they are accessible.
Even if Chocolate and sweets are the most delicious and irresistible food to us, they are a dangerous poison to your pet. Chocolate is poisonous to your cat or dog because it includes a chemical called theobromine content and caffeine, which can’t be metabolized by your pet, unlike humans who metabolize theobromine easily. Many common sweets and food products are items to keep out of your dog or cat’s reach.
If your furry friend eats chocolate or sweets, the theobromine content and caffeine can speed the heart rate and stimulate the nervous system. Contact your Vet immediately to help you if any of those complications happen.
Easter baskets are usually filled with chocolate and candies but also fake grass, plastic chicks, rabbits, and colorful plastic eggs which are all very tempting to your pets, especially cats who love to chew anything tempting till they swallow it. They enjoy chewing them and eventually swallowing those causing gastrointestinal obstructions in pets.
Another favorite item for dogs is unpeeled hard-boiled eggs, which your dog will enjoy chewing in pieces and then swallowing those little harmful cracks which can cause severe intestinal complications.
Spring Cleaning & Home Improvement;
Spring time is cleaning time for many households, and to properly clean your house you need cleaning products that contain chemicals that may be harmful to pets. Make sure to keep all cleaners out of your paws’ reach and when cleaning keep your pets away until all cleaning substances are dry.
To use them safely, follow label directions.
Spring is also the perfect time for any home improvement or renovation, products such as paints and solvents can be toxic to your furry pets. To make sure of your dog or cat’s safety, read all labels and instructions carefully of the product you are using to see if it’s safe around your pets. Although, it’s always better to keep your dog or cat in a pet-friendly room during any housing improvement projects.
Spring Blooming Flowers & Plants;
Springtime blooms are precious! It’s the perfect timing to take care of your garden by planting and adding elements to keep your plants green and healthy, but those ingredients can be fatal to your furry friend if they are ingested.
Besides, many popular plants like Easter lilies and other related plants from the lily family are highly toxic plants as well to pets if ingested, it can lead to severe vomiting if eaten and may develop kidney failure if untreated in time. Beware what you are planting in your home garden, you can always check out the list of all the toxic and non-toxic plants.
As for the garden products, always store them in places out of your pet’s reach.
Spring Allergies;
Just like humans have allergies to the plants and pollen of springtime, your furry friend can also have allergies to certain foods, dust, and plants. Most pet parents notice an increase in scratching and itching or minor sneezing in their pets. When you notice such behavior or suspect that your pet has a certain allergy, please ask for advice from your veterinarian.
Beautiful Weather, More Walks, More bugs;
Warmer weather means longer walks and more time in the park for your furry friend to play and discover everything unfamiliar all around. Make sure if your pet doesn’t have a microchip to wear a tag that has your home address, cell phone, and any contact information for identification if your pet is lost.
Another thing to be careful of in springtime long walks are the bugs that come with this season, your pet should be on a year-round flea and tick control program.
Exercising Gradually After the Winter Season;
Winter rain, wind, and snow make daily walking much more difficult for both you and your pet. With the nice spring season, you can take your furry friend again for long outdoor walks and activities. Just be sure to make those daily long walks gradually, just like us pets muscles need time to rebuild again as well as their cardiovascular health.
Exercising gradually will prevent any muscles or related injuries for your pet.
Conclusion:
Springtime is a great time to start new outdoor activities with your furry friends, home improvement, plant time to let your garden grow, and Easter celebration! And while it’s the season of hope and a new beginning, you should be careful of any unplanned misfortune to your pet. Pet Barn provided a few precautionary seasonal tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable spring for you and your furry friend. We would love to hear in the comments about your pet-patent activities from this spring!
