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Room-by-Room Inventory of Poisonous Items
Throughout the house
House plants
Cigarettes
Liquid potpourris
Batteries
Kitchen
Chocolate
Raisins
Onions
Onion powder
Yeast dough
Macadamia nuts
Salt
Garlic
Coffee and coffee grounds
Tea and tea bags
Avocados
Alcoholic beverages
Dishwashing detergent
Garage
Antifreeze
Mouse & rat poisons and bait
Fertilizer
Insecticides
Swimming pool chemicals v
Hot tub chemicals
Ice melting products
Citronella candles
Gasoline
Bathroom
Ibuprofen
Tylenol
Pain relievers
Diet pills
Antidepressants
Laundry Room
Fabric softener
Fabric softener sheets
Mothballs
Cleaning supplies
Ten Cold Weather Tips for Outdoor Pets
During very cold weather and snowstorms, it is important to take special steps to keep your pets safe. Here are ten cold weather tips to keep Fido and Fluffy safe.
- During snowstorms, keep dogs on a leash because they can lose their ability to find their way home by smell.
- Keep very young and old dogs indoors during the cold winter months
- Even if your dog or cat is accustomed to being outside, if the temperature drops dramatically, keep your pet indoors.
- If your pet cannot be inside the house, keep him warm by providing a shelter, preferably off the ground with a door and just enough room for him to turn around.
- Wrap a hot water bottle in blankets and place under your pet's bedding.
- Keep your pet's bedding dry and replace it immediately if it becomes damp.
- Ensure that your pet’s water does not freeze by purchasing a heated water bowl.
- Check your pet’s ears and paws for frostbite.
- Trim extra hair around your pet's paws so that snow and ice doesn’t accumulate causing discomfort when walking or running.
- Don’t leave your pet in your car when running errands during extreme cold conditions. While in the hot summer months your car can turn into an oven, in the winter, your car can turn into an icebox.
Dog-proof your home
Keep these things away from your dog
- Plastic bags, string, holiday ornaments, sewing supplies, rubber bands, ribbon and twist ties
- Paper clips, erasers and staples
- Coins, small board game pieces, fragile keepsakes and ornaments
- Medication, vitamins and pill bottles
- Household chemicals and poisons
- Dental floss, razor blades, socks and underwear
- Some houseplants, including philodendron, mistletoe and poinsettia
House Training
- Paper training is no longer advised, because it may confuse puppies by teaching them two steps (Go on the paper, then go outside), when they only need to learn one (Go outside).
- Take your puppy out within several minutes of a meal, a nap and playtime.
- As your puppy squats, say "Do it" and praise her.
- Regular leash walks prevent regression in housebreaking and other problem behaviors. Let your puppy get used to wearing a collar and leash indoors before taking him outside.
- Take your puppy to her toilet area before her walk. That way she'll learn her routine is followed by a reward of a walk.
- Punishing your puppy for house soiling is not recommended, because frightened puppies have a harder time controlling their bowels. Be patient and praise him each time he succeeds outside.
Crate Training
- Crates are popular but some puppies may require alternative arrangements, such as a baby gate at the kitchen door. Try these tips if you choose crate training.
- Make sure your dog has plenty of room to stand tall and move comfortably in the crate.
- The crate must always be associated with positive things. Reward your dog for exploring the crate. Offer a special chew toy or treat whenever your dog is crated. Never use the crate for punishment.
- Prepare your dog for confinement with a long walk and play time.
- Store favorite toys in the crate and leave the door open for easy access.
- If you confine your dog while you sleep, place her crate in your bedroom so she will not feel afraid.
Obedience Training
- Training your dog is about inspiring confidence through motivation.
- Reward with praise, a smile, the loving touch of your hand and an occasional small, tasty treat
- Get in the habit of using commands with a consistent format:
Your dog's name + command word + good dog
- Enroll your dog in an obedience class. Your dog will learn to respond to commands in a distracting situation, and you'll get support from your instructor.
Health Care
- Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, kennel cough, Lyme disease and rabies can be controlled by immunizations.
- Fleas, intestinal worms, ticks and mosquitoes are among the most common parasites that affect pets. Some carry serious diseases that can be transmitted to dogs.
- Mosquitoes can cause heartworm disease, and attached ticks can carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other diseases.
- Internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms should be treated with medication.
- Spayed or neutered pets live longer and have reduced risks of a variety of health problems, and they don't contribute to pet overpopulation.
Cat-proof your home
Keep these things away from your cat
- Plastic bags, string, holiday ornaments, sewing supplies, rubber bands, ribbon and twist ties
- Paper clips, erasers and staples
- Coins, small board game pieces, fragile keepsakes and ornaments
- Medication, vitamins and pill bottles
- Household chemicals and poisons
- Dental floss, razor blades, socks and underwear
- Some houseplants, including philodendron, mistletoe and poinsettia
Training
- Place your cat's litter box in a quiet area. Clean the litter box regularly.
- You can't train a cat the same way that you can train a dog, but by establishing routines, you will make life easier for you and your cat.
- Cats, unlike dogs, can live indoors quite contentedly. If you keep your cat inside, make sure she has access to fresh water, a clean litter box, and plenty of toys for amusement and exercise.
- Provide a scratching post to prevent your cat from scratching furniture.
Health Care
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Distemper, hepatitis, leptospirosis, parvovirus, kennel cough, Lyme disease and rabies can be controlled by immunizations.
- Fleas, intestinal worms, ticks and mosquitoes are among the most common parasites that affect pets. Some carry serious diseases that can be transmitted to cats.
- Mosquitoes can cause heartworm disease, and attached ticks can carry Lyme disease, Rocky Mountain spotted fever, and other diseases.
- Internal parasites such as roundworms, hookworms, whipworms and tapeworms should be treated with medication.
- Spayed or neutered pets live longer and have reduced risks of a variety of health problems, and they don't contribute to pet overpopulation.
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