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Now that autumn is well underway, the weather is cooler, holidays are around the corner, and some of us will prepare for winter. While seasonal changes are beautiful and herald happy celebrations, they also bring about a few concerns regarding your pets.<\/p>\n
1. Beware of anti-freeze!<\/strong> Ingesting antifreeze is lethal for pets. \u00a0Unfortunately, both cats and dogs have been known to lick this sweet tasting substance. Make sure to check your car for leaks and make sure all bottles are stored far away from your pets. \u00a0Antifreeze drips and spills should be cleaned up immediately to avoid poisoning household animals<\/p>\n 2. Don\u2019t leave your pets outside for prolonged periods of time. It doesn\u2019t have to be Winter for it to get cold–especially for puppies, senior pets and smaller animals.<\/p>\n 3. Beware of ticks.<\/strong> It\u2019s still tick season and playing in the cool autumn leaves is one of the many ways your pooch could get them. Consider using a natural tick repellent<\/a> to help protect your pet. Pay attention to your lawn care this time of year. Ticks prefer to live in tall grass, so giving your lawn a good manicure and keeping your pets confined can help keep your tick problem under control.<\/p>\n 4. Let them have their fur coat. If you have a dog that you shave during the summer, let him start growing his coat back in the fall. Just like you need your Fall\/Winter coat, he\u2019ll needs his too.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n 5. The changing of seasons is great time to check your pet ID tags and microchip<\/a>. Just take 5 minutes to make sure all your pet\u2019s information is up to date and registered properly.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n