Tips For Your Pets In Summertime

Everyone loves the summer, especially our cats and dogs.  For that reason it is up to us to keep them safe.

The heat is just as dangerous to our pets as the cold, that is why we have to be very careful when our dogs are outside.

I said dogs, because I hope all you wonderful cat owners keep your cats safely indoors.  They have no reason to be outside.

It is a myth that cats must go out, they do not.  I have had stray cat come to live with me and stay indoors.  They lead very happy lives.  My one old orange cat named George was with me for 20 years and never went back outside.
Well he did twice, but not by my choice.

Tip 1.  When your dog is outside make sure he is in a fenced yard or on a leash.  Never let your dog run on
           his own.  You may think he or she is well trained, they are still animals and can get distracted very  
           easily. That is why you here so often about dogs getting hit by cars.  They run into the street, it is not
           their fault, their owner did not have them on a leash.

Tip 2.  Never leave your dog out all day unattended.  Do not go to work and leave your dog outside.  That is
           cruel and inhumane.  Only have them out when you are there.  Otherwise keep them safely indoors.

Tip 3.  Make sure your pets have lots and lots of water.  They can become dehydrated very quickly in the
           heat.

Tip 4.  When they are outside with you make sure they have shade to sit in.  They can get skin cancer just
           like us, so being in the sun constantly is not good for them.

Tip 5.  Cats love to sit in an open window in the summertime.  With a screen in it naturally.  Make sure
           screen is secure.  I had two cats fall out of windows, no harm to either cat but frightening to me.

Tip 6.  Finally and most important please do not leave any animal in a car.  Not for a second, or a minute. 
           Not even with the windows cracked open.  You may think you are just going to run into the store
           quickly and be right out.  It only takes a couple of minutes for your beloved pet to die in that car.

Animals do not have to go the store with you.  If you want to do something nice for your dog take them for a morning and or evening walk.  Dogs love to go for walks with you and the walk  is very good for your health.

I hope these simple summertime tips will keep you and your pets happy, healthy and safe.

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Natural Home Remedies For Our Pets

Are you a pet owner and pet lover who is afraid of some of the over-the-counter products on the market today.

Would you like to find out about natural home remedies for your dog and cat?

I am a proud cat owner.

I love all animals and over the years have acquired cats and dogs off the street and from shelters.

I had quite a few stray cats that lived very long and happy lives. Four of them made it to 20yrs of age a one made it to 23 yrs old.

16 years ago I went to the SPCA and adopted 2 kittens. I had not had a kitten for many many years. I always had older stray cats. Who I loved very much.

I keep my cats indoors, and bringing in an old stray takes allot of work to litter box train. And many times 18 years later your still training.

So I wanted for once in my life to get kittens and see what it is like to have clean cats in the house.

I know it sounds so selfish, but I just wanted a rest.

Anyway I got my wish. I adopted 2 precious kittens. One was very sick but she pulled through. She was only 5 weeks old and neutered. I think the operation took allot out of her.

I am totally for spaying and neutering animals. Our SPCA was doing it to all young cats. I applaud them for doing it, I just think it might of been a little to early on my kitten. But it worked out and she is fine.

We also adopted a male orange cat. Who was never fine. Our Benjamin, first broke his hip when he was a year old, then got crystals in his kidneys and finally ended up with diabetes.

He died at 13 yrs of age.

I didn't mean to go on for so long to reach my point, sorry.

I just wanted to say, that it seems our pets do not live as long as they did before. I maybe off base here.

But maybe our pets are over exposed to chemcials.

When ever I am speaking with people about their dogs and cats it seems to all of us that our animals get sick more often.

Maybe like us, their immune systems are not as strong any longer and cannot fend off various diseases.

So whenever you can, I suggest you look into the many natural home remedies for pets and see if they work for you.

It cannot be bad to cut down on some of the commercial products we use for our cats and dogs.

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