Holidays
Dog Days of Summer: July 3 - Aug 11
International Cat Day - Aug 8
Check the Chip Day - Aug 15
Clear the Shelters Day - Aug 17
Black Cat Appreciation Day - Aug 17
Homeless Animals Day - Aug 17
Take Your Cat to the Vet Day - Aug 22
Rainbow Bridge Remembrance Day - Aug 28
Holistic Pet Day - Aug 30
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Summer Time!
In this month's issue we will look at some of the important points and topics associated with hot weather and your pet's health.
How to beat the heat
According to the ASPCA web site, "To beat the summer heat, keep your...pets cool with a variety of frozen goodies."
Dogs will eat darn near anything, such as cold treats, but don't count on cats to show the same enthusiasm. They are not driven by the same interests as dogs. But they need to avoid overheating, too. Some cats enjoy ice cubes floating in their water dishes, where they might touch them, push them around, and once melted, drink the cooled water. While heat stroke might be more common with dogs, simply because they are more likely to be left in a hot car or tied in a yard with no shelter, shade or water, cats can become overheated, too, for the same reasons. If a pet becomes lethargic or unresponsive, a vet visit is an emergency. Quick action is required. First aid by you can include giving them cool, not ice cold, water, which may need to be dripped into their mouth if they won't drink. You may need to wrap a cool, moist cloth around their neck on the way to the vet. And, like dogs, cooling the pads of their feet can help. During the summer months, it's best for cats to remain indoors, where they will benefit from the cooler air that you maintain in your home. Outdoor cats may not have such advantages and will seek cooler locations in shaded areas when possible, and even retreat to cooler spots under buildings, porches, and even vehicles. Be careful when driving off that no cats are huddling underneath. As you know, indoor cats have the best chance to avoid most problems, including heat-related issues. Offer cool, fresh water at all times and if you care for any outdoor colonies, be sure they can escape hot areas. Should you shave your pet for the summer?"Summer is in full swing, and temperatures are heating up nationwide. We know that as a responsible pet parent, you want to do everything you can to keep your best four-legged friends cool. And looking at your furry dog or long-haired cat with their thick, fluffy coat, you might feel tempted to break out your grooming tools and give them a serious buzz cut. "But hold those clippers!" Read this first: https://www.aspca.org/news/its-hot-out-should-you-shave-your-pet
This is my cat Mikey, a Maine Coon with long hair. I do not shave him. |
Prepare for mass flea outbreak in three weeks' time, Pets at Home boss warns This story was reported in the United Kingdom but surely applies in other locations experiencing similar conditions, such as the U.S.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/prepare-for-mass-flea-outbreak-pets-at-home-boss-warns-173157798.htmlA leading pet retailer has warned UK families to prepare for a mass outbreak of fleas among their pets following the recent extreme weather conditions. Due to temperatures reaching record breaking highs this summer, in addition to storms bringing torrential rainfall and flooding across the country (including the U.S.). As a result, Pets at Home Chief Executive Peter Pritchard said the recent conditions have created the ideal breeding ground for fleas and other blood-sucking insects. Mr Pritchard said, “In about three weeks’ time, we will see a mass outbreak of fleas.” Consult with your vet to be sure you have a handle on how to prepare for the onslaught and keep your kitties from suffering from fleas. Also helpful is to be sure your home is prepared, too, by keeping fleas at bay along baseboards, on furniture, and even in your yard. There are natural products to help with this, as you also need to be careful about toxicity from some flea products. I use DE (diatomaceous earth) on carpeted areas and under furniture, along with strategically placed flea traps. I don't have a specific link right now to help with this, but I highly recommend you check at onlynaturalpet.com for their great variety of articles on this and many topics.
Here's a Great Idea!
Feeding cats to fix your parking ticket?
"Parking tickets are a pretty reliable way to ruin someone's day. But if paying it meant feeding hundreds of cuddly kittens, wouldn't that make getting slapped with one a little easier to swallow?
That's exactly what the Muncie Police Department in Indiana tried last month, when it let anyone with a $25 parking fine bring in $25 worth of cat food to erase their ticket. The promotion only lasted a few days, but it was a big help to a local animal shelter that was running low on supplies. And judging by the mountains of Fancy Feast people dropped off at the police station, people were slightly more enthusiastic about paying in cat food than, you know, forking over $25."
"I don't know if the police department plans on doing this again, but we're incredibly grateful to them and the community," said Ashley Honeycutt, the shelter's office manager.
Thanks to Paul DeCeglie for sharing this story!
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