Fall Safety

As the weather starts to change from warmer to colder, it is important for pet owners to be aware of some tips to keep pets safe during the changes. Take precautions and know your breed. Some animals can handle the cold better than others. With the weather changing, it can be dangerous to the little ones and those with little coats. Here are a few fall safety tips.

Photo by Aaron Burden on Unsplash

1. Do not keep pets outside for long periods. Although fall temperatures can be a welcome break from the heat of the summer, the temperature can get pretty cold for some small breeds, puppies, and older pets.
2. Store anti-freeze up high. In a place where pets cannot reach or knock over. Anti-freeze is very toxic to pets.
3. Keep decorations out of reach. We are entering the holiday season, and some like to decorate. Hang up fall, winter, and Christmas decorations. You do not want them to mistake them for toys!
4. Be careful with holiday treats. Lots of sweets come with holidays! Not to mention the biggest candy holiday coming up, Halloween! Make sure kids have their trick-or-treat buckets up high. Not under their beds or just hanging out on the floor. Along with not leaving candy wrappers all over the place. Chocolate is a HUGE no, no for pets!
5. Watch out for wildlife. Skunks, bears, ticks, and snakes to mention a few wildlife. As winter approaches many animals are getting ready to hibernate, and there is an increased possibility of a pet coming in contact with one. Just be alert and not let your pet roam on its own. Having a conflict with your pet and wildlife will not be good.
6. Grow out their coats. During the summer it’s important to keep your pet’s hair pretty short to help keep them cooler. However, as the temperatures start to dip lower, you can start growing it out to provide more warmth during the winter. Just as you wouldn’t want to go out into the cold without a coat, your pet won’t want to either.

 

 
 
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 970-218-2356
Website: www.hugalovepetsitting.com

 
Just like us humans, cats are born without teeth. They get baby and then adult teeth. The baby 
teeth can start coming in around 3 weeks of age and start to fall out when they are around 11 
weeks old. Do not be surprised if you do not find the baby teeth, as sometimes they swallow 
them while they eat. At around 3 months old their adult teeth will start to come in. The number 
of teeth can help determine a cat’s age. Cats have 26 baby teeth and 30 permanent teeth.
Cats have the teeth of a predator. Their teeth are shaped to tear and rip apart prey like a wild 
jungle cat. They are specifically designed to puncture through the skin. Although, not all cat’s 
teeth are used for hunting and eating. They have incisors at the front of their mouth between 
the canines. These teeth are very useful for picking up items and accomplishing tasks for 
cleaning their paws. 
Due to cat’s diet and the shape of their teeth, cats don’t experience cavities. They can suffer 
from other dental concerns though. Cats are susceptible to periodontal disease, severe oral 
inflammation, gingivitis, and even oral cancer. In fact, studies show that up to 90% of cats over 4 
years old suffer from the above conditions. So, definitely a good idea to have your cat get
routine dental care. As these are largely preventable or treatable with appropriate preventative 
dental care and monitoring.

​
​