13 Puppy Perils of The Fall Season

13 PUPPY PERILS of the FALL SEASON Dog owners' habits should change as the seasons do. This fall, be aware of the potential perils for your pup so you can take advantage of all the benefits this season has to offer POTENTIAL PERILS OF THE FALL SEASON HAZARDOUS FOODS The ASPCA's Animal Poison Control Center reports receiving almost 17,500 calls alone pertaining to dogs eating 'people food' in 2009 Turkey Chicken TURKEY & CHICKEN FAT TRIMMINGS GRAPES & RAISINS Can cause pancreatitis Extremely poisonous to dogs Cooked turkey and chicken bones are splinter easily and become serious choking hazards TABLE SCRAPS Feed your dog more table scraps than usual make your dogs overeat even to the point of stomach rupture Treating food bloat costs between $500-$1,000 NUTS Nuts, high in fat, are toxic for dogs and can cause obstruction These include almonds, hickory and macadamia nuts, pecans, pistachios, and walnuts $315.74 The average cost to treat walnut poisoning is $315.74 This is the most common claim for toxic ingestion CANDY & CHOCOLATE Chocolate is toxic, and too much candy and sugar can cause weight gain, dental problems, pancreatitis, or a constant overproduction of insulin Toxicity levels vary by type of chocolate and your dog's size Calls to Pet Poison Helpline increase by 12% during the week of Halloween by owners Pet Poison Helpline reports over 1,100 calls in a year involving exposure to chocolate, 98% of asking about ingested candy them involving dogs SEASONAL RISKS ALLERGIES ACORNS & OAK LEAVES These are poisonous to dogs and can cause intestinal Ragweed pollen and mold are common causes for fall FLEAS dog allergies and should be blockage. Even puddles with Fleas are at peak numbers in treated with a visit to the vet oak leaves in them can be the fall so this season is a toxic, so don't allow a dog to Itchy eyes, drippy noses, and sneezing are symptoms drink from them great time for flea protection OTHER DANGERS CANDY WRAPPERS PET COSTUMES Foil and cellophane Be sure pet costume do not impair the dog's vision, movement, or air intake and do not include any small pieces wrappers in particular can cause life-threatening bowel obstructions that can be chewed off and become choking hazards TRICK-OR-TREATERS BEWARE! Territorial and overprotective dogs need HOUSE GUESTS to be kept in the house, Make sure your guests are aware of your dog's temperament, house away from trick-or-treaters who can trigger those JL protective needs rules, and all the hazards listed here ADVANTAGES OF THE FALL SEASON DROP IN TEMPERATURE & BEAUTIFUL SCENERY MORE WALKS The changing autumn leaves encourages owners to take their pooch for more walks GET EXERCISE The additional time outside is not just fun for your dog but great exercise NICER SIDEWALKS In the fall, sidewalks offer not just the crunching COOL WEATHER Dogs can get heat stroke and dehydrated under the hot summer sun, so they are free to enjoy of leaves and acorns underfoot but are kinder to paws than scorching heat that can burn the pads on a dog's paws more outside time with the cooler weather ENTERTAINING GUESTS LOVABLE If your dog is especially sociable, they are bound to love this time of year because QUALITY TIME WITH FAMILY more holidays means more guests to visit College kids get Thanksgiving breaks to go back them (and their owners, too!) home and spend time with family and pets -......--....---.......- PUMPKIN FOR YOUR PUP ............................................. ...... .... ... ... HEALTHY SNACK A little pumpkin puree or pure canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie or pumpkin pie mix) can be a great healthy snack PUMPKIN Pumpkin is nutritious, great source of fiber, and low in calories CONCLUSION Be mindful of the dangers and risks that come with the changing months so you can ensure that you and your dog can enjoy all the advantages this fall season. Dograining SECRET SOURCES: http://www.thepreventivevet.com/stats.html http://www.petpoisonhelpline.com/pet-owners/seasons/halloween com http://www.animalbehaviorcollege.com/tip_details.asp?TipID=88 http://www.welcomepup.com/blog/dogs-and-the-fall-season-8-pros-and-cons-to-consider http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-health-toxins/Nut-Dangers-to-Dogs.aspx http://www.petinsurance.com/healthzone/pet-articles/pet-health/Top-5-Holiday-Dangers-to-Pets.aspx