PUP-EEZ Professional Pet Care

07/02/2025

New Florida laws effective July 1st focus on dangerous dogs and animal cruelty.

06/29/2025

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month.

July 4th and the days surrounding it are the busiest days of the year for animal shelters taking in lost pets.

It is estimated that only 3% of lost pets who wind up in shelters return home, and only 17% of missing dogs somehow make it home at all.

In addition to microchipping and registering your pets, please make sure they wear a collar tagged with your phone number at all times, even when they are just inside your house. There are so many ways they can slip out, especially during busy or hectic moments. Exterior doors that open outward are great during a hurricane, but not great for keeping pets safe.

Please see the picture for more suggestions to keep your dog safe and comfortable on and around July 4th. ❤️

05/29/2025

Two more bills are signed into law in . 🐕

Two animal cruelty bills, meant to protect animals across the state of Florida, were signed by Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday.

05/09/2025

Happy Dog Mom's Day!! 🐾

National Dog Mom's Day is celebrated on the second Saturday of May, the day before Mother's Day. This day is a celebration of the special bond between women and their dogs.

05/06/2025

Isn't it awful when you take your dog out for a walk and suddenly discover his underside covered with green stickers? Those stickers come from a w**d called Creeping Beggarw**d (desmodium incanum).

Here are some photos to help you identify it. Florida beggarw**d can be both upright and low-spreading, especially when it's mowed or growing among grass. When beggarw**d is mowed regularly, it sprawls close to the ground and blends right into the grass, making it hard to spot until the sticky pods attach.

Beggarw**d is not known to be toxic to dogs. However, it's not wise to allow your pup to pick at the pods himself. They could clump together and become a choking hazard or become irritating to his digestive system. You should remove them right away.

To remove:
-Lightly sprinkle cornstarch on the affected areas to help loosen the pods and reduce pulling.

-Gently pick out larger pods. Use your fingers to remove what you can by hand. Hold the fur close to the skin to prevent tugging.

-Then, use a wide-tooth pet comb to gently ease out the remaining pods.

-Use a slicker brush for finer removal once most debris is gone. Always brush with the direction of hair growth.

-For very tangled or pod-packed areas, carefully cut out clumps with blunt-tipped scissors. Be extremely cautious near the skin.

-Wash the area to remove any remaining sap.

If beggarw**d is in your own yard, there are products you can use to eliminate it (see photos). Always check the label to confirm it's made for use on the type of grass you have.

04/30/2025

One of these pups unwittingly started a house fire by biting into an electronic device left within his reach.

People always say, "My dog has never even shown any interest." Well, that can certainly be true... until the day they finally do. 🐾

04/17/2025

Easter, and also Mother's Day, are favorite holidays for giving and receiving lilies. Unfortunately, these beautiful flowers are 100% toxic to cats. Some are also toxic to dogs. Please don't bring lilies into a home with pets.

This link lists other popular toxic and non-toxic flowers: https://www.ethosvet.com/blog-post/list-of-toxic-vs-non-toxic-flowers-what-should-you-buy/

Wishing you a joyous Easter!

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04/05/2025

Please keep your dog away from Florida's lakes, canals, lagoons, and other bodies of water, which are also home to deadly snakes like water moccasins. You will not see them coming. Walk your dog on sidewalks and cleared property away from the water. Safety first! 🐾

Note... the Everglades themselves are home to only about 15% of Florida's alligators.

03/16/2025

It's the start of toad season again in South Florida, and your pets need your close attention to keep them safe from these poisonous creatures.

We've been lucky not to have many toads around for the last few months, but that's all starting to change as Spring settles in. Please make sure to have a safety discussion with all members of your household, and always make your guests aware.

Also, take a good look outside at your entire property and remove or correct anything that might attract toads such as potted plants that are low to the ground, holes and dips where water might collect, pet food and water bowls, overgrown hedges and landscaping - make sure you can see the bottom 8 inches to the ground.

It's a good idea to make a practice run to the nearest 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital. Maybe you haven't been there recently and need to be aware of road construction that might necessitate a change of route.

Please refer to our website page on toads for the basic info you need to know...

https://pupeez.com/bufotoadalert/

03/09/2025

Instead of applying the entire hour of time change at once, try gradually adjusting their schedule over a couple of days.

01/23/2025

Great ideas from people engaging with their pets. Feel free to share yours. 😄

01/08/2025

Beware! Even small or residual amounts of topical minoxidil (Rogaine) are highly toxic and even fatal to dogs and cats.