November Blessings

Wishing you all a blessed Autumn Season and many blessings in November.

8 pet safety tips for Halloween!

8 pet safety tips for Halloween!

Halloween is a fun and exciting time for families and children but can be extremely scary for pets. Here are a few tips from the Louisiana SPCA on how to keep your pet safe and stress free this Halloween!

1. Candy is for your children with two legs, not four! Chocolate and candies can be toxic to your pets so be sure to keep that candy bowl out of your pet’s reach.
2. Only dress your pet in a costume if they enjoy it! If your pet clearly dislikes being in a costume don’t force them to wear one; it can cause undue stress.
3. If your pet is going to wear a costume, make sure it doesn’t restrict their ability to move, see, breathe, bark or meow. Equally important, make sure there are no small pieces on the costume that your pet can chew off and swallow.
4. Thinks like pumpkins and corn can give your pet a stomach ache. Although these edible items are non-toxic, they can certainly make your pet uncomfortable if ingested.
5. Bring all pets indoors before the trick-or-treating begins. Outdoor cats and dogs left in the backyard can fall victim to Halloween pranks.
6. Keep your pet away from the front door and the trick-or-treaters. With so many strangers coming to your door, this will help keep your pet’s stress level down and reduce the chance of your pet running away.
7. Keep pumpkins with candles, wires and cords from holiday decorations out of your pet’s reach.
8. Make sure your pet has proper ID tags and is microchipped in case they get separated from you!

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Dog Body Language Charts You’ll Love 

A Dog Body Language Chart will help you learn all the critical signs of your furbaby. See what they are really trying to say to you …

 

Do you know how to tell if your dog is stressed? Loud noises, a new environment or even our own busy lifestyle can stress out our pets.

Excessive barking, trembling, raised hackles, lowered ears, shedding fur and even aggression are all signs that your dog is feeling stressed.

 
It’s very easy to overlook basic signals or even misinterpret them. Once you have an understanding of how your furbaby behaves, you will both have a better relationship and happier life.
A Dog Body Language Chart is a great place to start and we’ve included a number of versions that will give you great insights. We’ve also included how to read your cat’s body language and the safest treats to feed your dog.https://thewhoot.com/life/read-your-pets-body-language?omhide=true

NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL DAY

NATIONAL PET MEMORIAL DAY

Each year on the second Sunday in September, people come together in observing National Pet Memorial Day.  On this day, pet owners honor their pets, both past and present, and think about and share with others the important role their beloved pets have played in their lives.
HOW TO OBSERVE
Keep both past and present pets in your mind. One popular tradition on National Pet Memorial Day is to plant a tree or a shrub as a living memorial. Use #NationalPetMemorialDay to post on social media.
HISTORY
National Pet Memorial Day was established by the International Association of Pet Cemeteries and Crematories.

How To Make A DIY Pallet Dog Bed For Your Furbaby

We love Pallets and if you do too, you won’t be able to wait to make your favorite furry friend their very own Dog Bed!

It’s a quick and easy DIY project and it is super comfy. Simply add a cushion and blankets and you have a pet haven. Everyone deserves their own bed and your pooch will be very comfy in one of these.

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Dog Water Bottle With Bowl Attached

Everyone Pet Owner needs this dog bottle with bowl attached. This is absolute pure genius and will come in so handy when out ..http://thewhoot.com.au/life/dog-water-bottle-bowl-attached?omhide=true

Homespun Remedies for Fleas

You know you’re in trouble when your carpet starts to hop, sitting on the couch is like acupuncture, and your pets become itching contortionists. Fleas have invaded! The Old Farmer’s Almanac: Home Wisdom has more than one way to flummox a flea!

Homespun Remedies for Fleas

Vacuum rugs and upholstered furniture daily to remove fleas, eggs, and larvae. Fleas spend most of their time away from their hosts and can survive for several weeks without feeding, so keep up the vacuuming diligently for at least a month.
Construct a flea trap that makes use of two basic facts about fleas: They are attracted to light, and they can’t swim. To make the trap, fill a dinner plate or shallow soup bowl with water and a squirt of dishwashing detergent and place it on the floor in an area frequented by your pets. Position a gooseneck lamp over the bowl with the light about 6 inches over the surface of the water. At night, when the rest of the house is dark, turn on the light and leave it on all night. Fleas will leap toward the light and fall into the water. The detergent will have lowered the surface tension of the water so that the fleas will sink and drown.
Your veterinarian can supply you with a non-aerosol flea spray for pets based on the chemical pyrethrum, which is extracted from the dried heads of certain varieties of chrysanthemums. Your vet also may have a rug and upholstery non-aerosol spray that microencapsulates tiny drops of an effective insecticide.
Many pets are made miserable not only by the flea bites themselves but also by an allergic reaction to flea saliva, a persistent condition that is often treated with cortisone-related medicine.
For the most effective control of fleas, start early in the spring and be diligent. With any luck, your fleas will flee.
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