Summer Pet Care Tips
The weather is hot and humid and some cats are outdoors The Cat Practice is offering you these simple tips so your cat will have a safe summer.
- Never leave your cat in a locked car.
It may be tempting to roll up the windows, lock the doors, and leave Fluffy in the car as you dash into the drug store. But please don't. The early fall heat and no ventilation can turn your car into an oven in no time. In these conditions, your pet can become uncomfortable, even seriously ill, quickly. That's why even a pet who enjoys car rides is better off left at home when you run errands. - Check your cat's water bowl often.
All pets need a steady supply fresh water. This is especially true in the heat. Make sure your cat's water bowl is always full. - See that all windows have secure screens.
Every year, house cats are seriously injured falling from upper-level windows. - Learn which common plants are poisonous to cats.
Many lovely garden plants -- including avocados, daffodils, lilies, and marigolds -- can be toxic if your cat eats them. Ask us for a list of plants to beware of, or check our list of website links. - Be prepared! Even though we try to keep our homes and yards safe for our pets, accidents do happen. That's why you should post your veterinarian's phone number by the phone, and those of the local emergency clinics, (see our list on the website) for when the clinic is closed.
Our thanks to the Animal Care League for information posted here.
For more information on these and other hazards please go to the Pet Medical Library and view the article there.
As fall progresses, we move into longer nights and Halloween. Click the link for some safety precautions for cats during this spooky time.
ALWAYS BE PREPARED !
Have the phone numbers for The Cat Practice, the local animal emergency clinic and the Animal Poison Control Center (1-888-426-4435) in a convenient location.
