Mountain View Pet Sitting Services

10/03/2021

Here are 10 Halloween Safety Tips for Pets !
1. Trick-or-treat candies are not for pets.
All forms of chocolate—especially baking or dark chocolate—can be dangerous, even lethal, for dogs and cats. Symptoms of chocolate poisoning may include vomiting, diarrhea, rapid breathing, increased heart rate, and seizures. Halloween candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also be poisonous to dogs. Even small amounts of xylitol can cause a sudden drop in blood sugar and subsequent loss of coordination and seizures. “Xylitol ingestion can also cause liver failure in dogs, even if they don’t develop symptoms associated with low blood sugar,” adds Dr. Jennifer Coates, veterinary advisor with petMD. And while xylitol toxicity in cats has yet to be established, it's better to be safe than sorry.
2. Don't leave pets out in the yard on Halloween.
Vicious pranksters have been known to tease, injure, steal, and even kill pets on Halloween night. Inexcusable? Yes! But preventable nonetheless. Black cats are especially at risk from pranks or other cruelty-related incidents. In fact, many shelters do not adopt out black cats during the month of October as a safety precaution. Make sure your black cats are safely housed indoors around Halloween.

3. Keep pets confined and away from the door.
Indoors is certainly better than outdoors on Halloween, but your door will be constantly opening and closing, and strangers will be on your doorstep dressed in unusual costumes. This, of course, can be scary for our furry friends, which can result in escape attempts or unexpected aggression. Putting your dog or cat in a secure crate or room away from the front door will reduce stress and prevent them from darting outside into the night…a night when no one wants to be searching for a lost loved one.

02/27/2020

8 Serious Spring Dog-Safety Tips
Save the Sticks. ...
Keep Fido Away from New Plants. ...
Use Pet-Friendly Products for Spring Cleaning. ...
Watch Your Dog for Signs of Seasonal Allergies. ...
Hide the Antifreeze. ...
Start Flea and Tick Prevention Early. ...
Prevent Dog-Park Bullying By Knowing the Signs. ...
Keep Artificial Sweeteners Away from Your Dog.

02/18/2020

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11/29/2018

Holiday Pet Safety

December abounds with holiday celebrations, but nothing can spoil good cheer like an emergency trip to the veterinary clinic. These tips can help keep your winter holiday season from becoming not-so-happy – for your pet and for you.

09/26/2018

Watch Out for Wildlife
Autumn is the season when snakes are preparing for hibernation, increasing the possibility of bites to those unlucky pets who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time. Pet parents should know what kinds of venomous snakes may be lurking in their environment—and where those snakes are most likely to be found—so pets can be kept out of those areas.

09/26/2018

Steer Clear of Mushrooms
Fall and spring are mushroom seasons. While 99% of mushrooms have little or no toxicity, the 1% that are highly toxic can cause life-threatening problems in pets. Since most toxic mushrooms are difficult to distinguish from nontoxic ones, the best way to prevent pets from ingesting these poisonous plants is to keep them away from areas where any mushrooms are growing. Please visit our Poisonous Plants page for more information. Contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435 immediately if you witness your pet eating a wild mushroom.

09/26/2018

Keep School Supplies Out of Paws’ Reach
Fall is back-to-school time, and those of you with young children know that means stocking up on items like glue sticks, pencils and magic markers. Although these items are considered low toxicity to pets, gastrointestinal upset and blockages can occur if ingested. Be sure your children keep their school supplies out of your pet’s reach

09/26/2018

Autumn Safety Tips
Below are some tips to keep your pet happy and healthy during the autumn months.

Be Cautious of Rodenticides and Cold Weather Poisons
The use of rat and mouse poisons increase in the fall as rodents seek shelter from the cooler temperatures by attempting to move indoors. Rodenticides are highly toxic to pets and, if ingested, the results could be fatal. If you must use these products, please do so with extreme caution and put them in places inaccessible to your pets.

Many people choose fall as the time to change their car's engine coolant. Ethylene glycol-based coolants are highly toxic, so spills should be cleaned up immediately. Consider switching to propylene glycol-based coolants—though they aren't completely nontoxic, they are much less toxic than other engine coolants.

06/04/2018

3. Modify outdoor activitiesWalk your dog and engage in outdoor play in the morning or evening, rather than the hottest part of the day. Hot concrete, asphalt, and sand can burn their pads, so walk where there is grass and stay in the shade if possible. Many merchants and outdoor cafés provide water for dogs, but always carry a bottle of water and portable water dish. Hydration is crucial (for you, too).Consider getting a cooling vest for your especially-heat-sensitive dog – snub-nosed and very short-haired breeds can find the sun and heat more challenging. You may also want to use dog-appropriate sunscreen, particularly on his nose but also on his fur. Ask your vet about this.Don’t assume that shearing your dog or cat is a smart idea. Ask your vet about the advisability of that, too.Never leave your pet in the car, even if the day seems only “warmish” to you. Windows open or not, vehicles turn into ovens in minutes. We all know this, yet every year pets suffer and even die because their bodies cannot fend off this extreme heat. Leave him home.At home, make sure pets have plenty of fresh water, indoors and out, as well as a shady space to rest outdoors.

06/04/2018

2. Know the symptoms of trouble

While you’re playing, look for signs of slowing or fatigue. Panting is an obvious indicator your dog or cat is overheating or becoming dehydrated. The hotter he gets, the more he pants, making himself hotter instead of cooler and increasing his heartbeat and respiration rate. Look for difficulty breathing or excessive drooling. In cats, look for excessive grooming. In extreme cases, heat exhaustion can cause bloody diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, even death.