Keeping pets cool in Summer

Now that Summer's fast approaching and the temperature's warming up here's a little reminder of the dangers.



Cool Cats and Hot Dogs by Cast Iron Radiators 4u.

Flea and Tick Prevention on Dogs and Cats.

Hi everyone I hope you are all keeping well and enjoying this lovely weather, The latest on Cody is he's not been back to the vets no more health scares and seems to be back to his usual cheeky self.

Sheba is doing great, she just takes everything in her stride and nothing fazes her she was 6 years young in February and never been to the vet apart from routine vaccinations and a hot spot, she's loving this warm weather and getting out more.

I'm really proud of the both of them the way they deal with new situations, with Mum suffering from Alzheimer's and Anne and I taking turns to care for her it can't be easy on Sheba and Cody hopefully we will know more next month on what's happening.

I've just been sent this infographic from Ron Rutherford @ Havahart Wireless and though it was very informative and well worth sharing especially now the weather is warming up.

What’s the Difference Between Fleas and Ticks?

Though both pests look similar, fleas and ticks have very different life cycles and habits. Fleas tend to stick to one host for the duration of their lives, which can last for more than 100 days. Adult fleas lay 20-40 eggs per day for several weeks and these eggs are shed wherever the host goes.
Ticks, on the other hand, have multiple hosts throughout their life, which can last up to 3 years. Female ticks can lay thousands of eggs but only once in their life and immediately afterwards they die.
Ticks can also transmit deadlier diseases than fleas. Fleas spread bartonellosis and tapeworm. Ticks spread Lyme disease and Rocky Mountain spotted fever.

Can Humans Get Fleas?

It’s not just your pets who are at risk. Fleas bite humans, too. Their bites look like small, red bumps with a red halo around the center. Most often, you’ll find their itchy bites around your ankles or waist.
Most humans don’t contract any diseases from flea bites but that’s not the case for your pets.

How to Get Rid of Fleas and Ticks?

It’s important to keep your lawn cut short and to vacuum your home at least once a week to keep fleas and ticks away.
Here are a few tips for flea and tick prevention on dogs and cats:

• Wash your pet’s bedding 1-2 times per week.
• Always check pets for fleas and ticks after they come in from outside.
• Provide a flea collar, topical or chewable flea preventives for your pets.
• Keep your pet away from dense shrubbery and tall grass.

If you think your pet already has fleas, wash them with a flea and tick shampoo and then use a flea comb to get the little pests out of their fur. If you’ve found a tick on your pet, follow the instructions here to remove it quickly.

Happy Memorial Day.

To all our American friends Happy Memorial Day.

Memorial day marks a very important day in the United States and is observed to honor the soldiers who laid down their lives while in service of the US military. Originally known as 'Decoration Day', the day is observed every year on the last Monday of May and unofficially marks the beginning of summer. Memorial day is a federal holiday that was first enacted to honor the lives of the soldiers of the Civil War but was later extended to include all the soldiers who died while in service of the US army.
Read more at Buzzle: http://www.buzzle.com/articles/history-of-memorial-day.html

“We do not know one promise these men made, one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal their patriotism and their virtue.”

- James A. Garfield
May 30, 1868 Arlington National Cemetery

Everyone who are having barbecues or going to barbecues this weekend be careful of what foods are left lying around, as not all foods are safe to our furry friends. Stay cool and keep safe.

Infographic sourced from The Dogington Post.

Happy May Day.

Happy Holiday everyone, With it being a long weekend and lots of people going away or taking days out and the weather warming up I thought this Infographic was very apropriate.

Have a great bank holiday and stay safe.

Infographic sourced from Kurgo Dog Blog.

The Night Before Christmas.

The Night Before Christmas graphic produced by Pet365 and Dogorama. Click here to view the original post.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

The 12 dogs of Christmas.

Christmas is all about giving, so here is our gift to you the 12 dogs of Christmas I hope you like and it brings some festive cheer.

12 dogs of Christmas graphic produced by Pet365 - a UK stockist of brands like Waifs and Strays & Hamish McBeth.

How dogs became man's best friend. (Infographic)

I Love this infographic

Infographic kindly provided by The Uncommon Dog.

The Uncommon dog facebook page.

Black Cat Appreciation 2013

Infographic courtesy of BlogPaws

Senior Pets (Infographic)

Infographic courtesy of BlogPaws.

Keep Your K9 Cool During The Summer Months.

How To Keep Your Dog Cool.

It's been really hot lately and it isn't showing any signs of letting up any time soon, I suppose we should be thankful after a long harsh Winter but unfortunately animals can't regulate there body temperature like humans do.

Please make sure there is access to clean fresh drinking water at all times.

Try to keep your dogs inside were it's cooler than being outside, if you've got air conditioning or a fan even better.

Walk your dogs early morning or late evening when the temperature is cooler and the sun has gone down.

A frozen kong or col damp towel placed over your dog can also help in cooling your dog down.

Infographic above kindly made and provided by The Uncommon Dog.

Please remember a hot dog is served on a finger roll with mustard or tomato sauce, please don't cook your dog.

Summertime pet safety (Infographic)

It’s important to keep pets cool during the summer to avoid a potentially deadly case of heat stroke. Symptoms of heat stroke include excessive panting, unsteadiness when standing or walking, seizures, bloody diarrhea or vomiting, a rapid heartbeat and a body temperature between 104 and 110 degrees.

http://www.vetdepot.com/summertime-safety-pets-infographic.html

Pet Alert stickers.

I was very lucky to win a pet alert sticker off Dianda at Cats & Co in there free giveaway you can read about the Pet Alert Stickers here on Dianda's review of them.

Despite it being addressed to me Cody Catty had to get there first.

It's ok Sheba bomb disposal catty on call, it's ok sis it's not tickin, me if it's not Chicken is it Turkey, Cody i said ticken not Chicken clean your ears out mutt.

It smells like Catnip who's been sending Sheba drugs through the post.

I better keep it safe until the drug squad get here.

Get out the way let me open it's addressed to me, I'll let you keep the drugs Cody ok then it'll be our little secret.

I found the pet alert sticker, but that's not all there were other unexpected gifts enclosed.

Dog Sticks.

The bones were yummy.

Any of them goodies for me. Oh yes.

A couple of nice cards.

Catnip mice.

Catnip Butterflies.

Catty sticks which i love.

A ball on a fishing rod.

Have i missed anything.

Cody was right about the drugs.

I'm ok Dude I'm just happy and chillaxing listening to the tunes.

Please forgive the radio playing in the background.

Pet Fire Safety infographic

For all cat lovers i would highly recommend visiting Dianda at Cats & Co she has lots of very useful information on her blog.

The History of Crufts ( Infographic )

History Of Crufts - Where Did It All Begin? infographic