Gizmo

19/07/2024

Heads up, pet owners...caught in the act! This message is for those who don't believe that eagles, owls, hawks, and vultures can pick up your small to medium-sized pets. This one has a cat. And they will do it right under your nose! When we lived in Fort Lauderdale, we walked our cat on a cat leash. Several times during our walks, an owl would swoop down to catch her with us right there! We could feel the swoosh as the owl dived for our cat! Their huge legs, thighs, and claws can pick up any animal up to 5 pounds and sometimes more. Remember to never underestimate their strength if you love your pets!

19/06/2024

19/03/2024

It's ! How well do you know which foods, plants, and common household items are toxic to your pets?

Swipe to see the most common pet toxicities so that you can familiarize yourself with what's safe for your furry friends!

Although this post depicts the most common pet toxicities, please know that this list is not inclusive of all toxic food, plants, household items, and medications that your pet may be exposed to. Consult your primary care veterinarian, or the 24-hour ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435, for more information.

07/03/2024

With Spring coming please note….

16/02/2024

Make sure your beautiful flowers are pet safe!

12/01/2024

Just a reminder for the New Year!

18/09/2023

Oh my!

24/08/2023

We recently heard the tragic story of a 10 month old dog who ate the orange cycad seeds & sadly died. These seeds are fatal & very attractive to puppies. Please take great care if you have one of these plants in your garden - preferably remove all the seeds to be safe.

05/07/2023

So true!

18/06/2023

Summer safety tip for your dog. Pets get sunburn too! Sunscreen may be needed for pets with white fur around their face and ears – even indoors, if they’re sunbathing through windows. Susceptible areas are where the fur is thin and the skin is white or pink. Not all sunscreens are safe for pets! Make sure you avoid zinc oxide and chemicals called salicylates. It's especially important to have a pet safe sunscreen if you're applying it to your pet's nose, since they may lick it off.❤️❤️❤️

We love our fur babies and want the best for them!!!!

14/06/2023

Let’s protect our pets this summer. Here is your first safety tip!!!
Our pets love summer as much as we do! For many I t’s the best time of year to be out, about, and enjoying all that the season has to offer.

While there is certainly nothing wrong with taking your pet out for picnics, hikes, swimming, or running, keep in mind that warm weather can be dangerous. It’s hard for pets to keep cool when the sun is beating down, and animals don’t sweat like people do. Dogs do sweat, but not very much, and it does little to cool them off. As you probably know, dogs more commonly cool themselves down through panting. When there is only hot air for a dog to breathe, it’s a lot harder for that dog to keep cool. Read on to learn some important summer safety tips for dogs.:

1. Never, ever, EVER leave your dog in a hot car
Okay, you’ve probably heard this one before, but it’s so important that we still decided to list it first. It can take minutes – yes, MINUTES – for a pet to develop heat stroke and suffocate in a car. Most people don’t realize how hot it gets in parked cars. On a 78 degree day, for instance, temperatures in a car can reach 90 degrees in the shade and top 160 degrees if parked directly in the sun! Your best bet is to leave your dog home on warm days. If you’re driving around with your dog in the car, bring water and a water dish and take your dog with you when you leave the car.
Stay tuned for the next safety tip for your dog!!!! Because I care about you and your fur baby!!

27/03/2023

Truth

18/08/2022

Foods that are NOT safe for pets!

16/05/2022

Lol love it!

12/05/2022

7 poisonous houseplants to keep away from dogs
Flowers are known to accentuate the décor of your home. And many plants boast a variety of properties that can help treat topical allergies as well as infections. Some households have shrubs, creepers, herbs, and spices planted around their gardens. But if your house also has pets, it is necessary to keep toxic plants away from their reach for safety. Here are seven common household plants that are dangerous to have around pets.

Aloe vera �Aloe vera is rich in healing properties, and the gel is used for preparing topical applications. However, this plant is highly toxic for dogs as the gel upsets their stomach and can trigger nausea or vomiting.

Sago palm �This easy-growing indoor plant significantly improves home décor. However, if pets accidentally ingest the palm leaves, it can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, tremors, or even seizures. Fever is also a noticeable effect to look out for.

Tulips �Tulips are one of the most beautiful and decorative plants to have indoors. But the stem and the blooming flowers contain poisonous compounds that can upset your pet’s stomach. The bulbous parts trigger vomiting, excess drooling, and diarrhea.

Allium plants �Onion and garlic plants belong to the allium species. Ingesting the bulbous part of the herbs in large quantities triggers hemolysis, which is a severe reaction that harms the red blood cells. Symptoms include passing red urine, severe weakness, and excessive breathing that indicates a toxic reaction.

Daffodils �Daffodils are common household plants that bloom for longer periods. But every part of this plant is toxic when ingested, which is why daffodils should be kept out of the reach of pets.

Ivy �English and Boston Ivy are outdoor plants grown on wood frames or around trails to help accentuate the landscape. However, always ensure that your pets don’t accidentally end up chewing any part of the plant, as most types of ivy are toxic.

Azalea shrubs �Home gardens just don’t look complete without azaleas. But these beautiful flower-bearing shrubs can trigger excessive drooling and vomiting in pets. If left unchecked for long, dogs may even experience seizures or slip into a coma.

Non-toxic exceptions like basil, chamomile, eucalyptus, lavender, and lemongrass can help fight flea and tick infestations.