Important reminders from the Twitter feed of @DogsTrust, the UK’s largest dog welfare charity.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
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Is it safe for my dog outside when it’s this cold?
The good folks at PetPlan Insurance provided this handy chart to help you know when it’s safe for your dog to be out in the cold weather. Remember, you also have to take into account wind chill, fur thickness, and the general health of your dog.
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Saturday Survey: Keeping Your Dog Safe
I posted earlier this week about a key tag you can get that says your pet is home alone so someone will check on the animal if something should happen to you. Great idea, and one of many ways you can help keep your dog safe. What measures have you taken as a responsible dog owner?
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Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Pets Home Alone
What happens to your pets if you have (God forbid) a car accident or heart attack or some other problem while the animals are home alone? This can be a big concern to people who live alone, but for their pets. That’s what makes these products from Pet Care Card such a great idea.
Attach one card to your key ring and put the other in your wallet, and you can be sure someone will keep your dog from starving to death if something happens to you.
Someone had their thinking cap on when they came up with this!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Reminder: Today is Check the Chip Day
This short video from the AKC reminds you how important it is to
(a) have your pet microchipped and
(b) make sure your information is up to date with the chip registry.
Today, August 15th, has been set aside as Check the Chip day to remind all of us to take care of these important responsibilities. Do it now, before you forget!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Check the Chip Day is Coming!
August 15th is the day all pet families are encouraged to check their microchips to make sure all information is up to date.A microchip can mean the difference between reuniting with your lost or stolen pet and never seeing them again. Startlingly enough, only 58% of pets’ microchips are linked to the correct owner information. Continue reading Check the Chip Day is Coming!
October: Fire Prevention Month
As you probably already know, October is Fire Prevention Month. When you are making your family’s escape plan, don’t forget to include your pets. If you can safely take them with you when you’re evacuating, obviously that’s the first choice, but you should never go back in to get them if you can’t find them on the way out.
Consider getting a window cling that alerts firefighters to the presence of animals in your home. I did a quick search and found a 2-pack of stickers at Petco.com for $1.99 (Pictured here).
Stay safe!
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Hot Car Reminder
Yes, summer is winding down and the kids are heading back to school, but there are still many warm days left for most of us, so I’m posting this reminder again. Never, ever leave your dog in the car, even if you think you’ll only be gone “for a minute.”
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
Tuesday Top Ten: Things Your Dog is Thinking on Halloween
It’s almost here! The night of goblins and ghosties! It might seem like a great idea to dress your dog up and take him on the rounds with you when your kids go trick-r-treating or invite him to your house party, but let’s stop for a minute and look at it from your dog’s point of view.
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Keep Your Dog Safe from Kidnappers
According to the American Kennel Club, dog-nappings are on the rise. Over 600 dogs were stolen in 2013, a 33% increase over 2012. In 2014, the breeds most often kidnapped are pit bulls and pit mixes, Yorkies, Chihuahuas, Rottweilers, German shepherds, bulldogs and Shih Tzus. Much like with human kidnapping, the crime is often based in greed. You will get a ransom call saying that your dog will be returned when you pony up some money.
What can you do to keep your dog safe?
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