Pet Safety Tips for Fall

Fall is the best time of the year, but it presents many unique safety issues for our pets.

With Pumpkin Spice Lattes, an array of colorful leaves all over the ground and the smell of cinnamon in the air, fall is truly the best time of the year. However, with all of the good that fall brings, it can also bring many safety challenges for our furry friends. At East Meadow Veterinary Center, our veterinarian in Levittown is dedicated to keeping your pet safe all year round. Here are a few safety tips for your pet this fall:

#1. Ticks

Many people think that pests are only a problem in the summer, but adult deer ticks are especially active during the autumn. Ticks can carry lyme disease, which makes them dangerous for both you and your pet. You can reduce your tick woes by keeping your lawn shorter, keeping your pet confined inside as much as possible and using a tick preventative.

#2. Rodenticides

When the temperatures start to drop, rodents, like rats and mice, tend to make their way into our homes in search of warmth. Because of this, many people use rodenticides, like rat poison or mouse traps. Although these precautions may keep the pests out, they can also be dangerous for your pet. If you have a rodent problem, it might be wise to talk to your exterminator about safer rodenticides for your pet.

#3. Costumes

There’s nothing cuter than dressing up your cat or dog in a costume for Halloween, but it’s important to be careful not to dress them in anything that hinders their breathing or is too tight for them. If your cat or dog looks uncomfortable, don’t force them to wear the costume!

Learn more tips for keeping your pet safe this fall when you stay tuned for our next blog.

Did you know that the fall presents many safety challenges for your pet?

When most of us think of dangerous times of the year for our pets, we often think of summer or winter, but believe it or not, there are many unique safety challenges in the fall for our furry friends. As a pet owner, it’s important to be diligent about your pet’s safety all year round, and the fall is no exception. In our last blog, our veterinarian in North Merrick went over a few helpful tips to keep your pet safe this fall. Here are a couple more:

#4. Antifreeze

When preparing to drive around in the winter, you need plenty of antifreeze in your car. However, you need to be extremely careful when you are refilling it. Antifreeze contains a substance called ethylene glycol that smells sweet to dogs and entices them to lick it. Antifreeze is toxic; just two teaspoons could kill a 10-pound dog, and it would take even less to kill a 10-pound cat. Take extra precautions when refilling your car’s antifreeze.

#5. Candy

One of the best parts about fall is Halloween, and Halloween brings many sweet treats into our homes. Most people are aware that chocolate is toxic for pets, but you should never give any candy to your pet, even if it’s not chocolate. Many candies contain xylitol, which can be extremely harmful for both cats and dogs.

Although we’ve gone over many safety tips for your pet this fall, there are still a couple more things you can do to keep your pet safe. Would you like to learn more? If so, please stay tuned for our next blog.

Fall is here at last, and it brings many safety challenges for our furry friends.

Now that summer is over and you have a few more weeks until winter knocks on your door, you can finally sit back and enjoy the fall. Although fall is a wonderful time of the year, it does include some safety challenges for our pets. However, keeping your cat or dog safe this fall is easy when you have the right information. In our last blog, our veterinarian in North Bellmore went over several tips for keeping your pet safe this fall. Keep reading for more helpful tips:

#6. Table Scraps

Although it may seem like a long way away, Thanksgiving will be here before you know it. Many dog owners think, “I am having a feast, so my pet should as well!” This is a kind thought, but you need to make sure that the feast is appropriate for your pet. Giving your dog or cat table scraps of any kind is a mistake because many foods are toxic or dangerous for pets, and some of them are not so obvious.

#7. Exercise

Just because it’s getting colder outside, it doesn’t mean that you can stop exercising your pets. Both cats and dogs need exercise all year round. Bundle up and get outside as long as the weather permits it, and If it gets too cold to go outside, play with your pet inside so that they can get some of their energy out.

Do you have any questions or concerns about keeping your pet safe during the fall? If so, please contact our veterinary clinic in North Bellmore today!