Inadvertent deaths and injuries may result from pets getting into harmful substances. Like little kids, pets need to be kept an eye on and, when left alone, their space needs to be free of toxins and harmful substances. Here are a few tips for detoxing your pet’s space.
Food
Dogs are prone to consuming all fashion of food. Anything their owner is consuming is quarry as far as they’re concerned. But there are a few common foods that may be harmful or even deadly to pets. Here are a few foods to keep out of your dog’s reach:
* Chocolate
* Grapes and raisins
* Soft drinks
* Coffee
* Walnuts
* Avocados
Houseplants
Cats are particularly prone to munching on houseplants. They’ll likewise help themselves to your garden floras outdoors. Look on the internet for a extensive list of plants that are toxic to pets. Here is a partial list:
* Aloe
* English Ivy
* Morning Glory
* Yew
* Crocus
* Calla Lily
Supply cats with potted, sprouted greens such as wheat and rye grass so that they’ll be less tempted to consume houseplants. Keep your dog on a leash or in an enclosed yard, and inspect the yard prior to allowing your dog to have the run of the enclosed area.
Household Cleaners
Take care not to use toxic cleaners on your floors, whether carpet, vinyl, hardwood, or other flooring. Most harsh, chemical floor cleaners should either not be utilized or be used only when the pet isn’t in the room, and the pet shouldn’t be permitted back into the room until the floor is dry. Store cleaners, including shampoos, laundry soap, and dishwasher detergent well out of reach of your pets.
Outdoors
Animals can consume some genuinely disgusting things when permitted to roam unchecked through your neighborhood. Even your yard and immediate property can pose hazards.
Cats and dogs will capture and consume rodents, insects, and grass, all of which may contain poisons. Rodents may have eaten rat poison or have worms. Insects may have been exposed to pesticides or your pet might be allergic to the insect’s bite or sting. And neighborhood grass may be sprayed with herbicide or other chemicals.
Small Animals
Small animals such as hamsters and mice require a secure space, as well. Don’t give your caged rodents cotton for bedding; they may consume it, causing a blockage. Also, colored inks in newspaper and cardboard may be toxic (carcinogenic) to rodents, particularly pet mice. So make certain your caged rodent has safe chewing toys and non-toxic bedding.
Keep all pills, medications, and supplements out of your pet’s reach. If you leave a bottle-full of pain reliever on the counter with the lid loose, your cat may knock it off and it – and the dog – may consume the pills and even be killed.
Don’t use plug-in fragrances or perfumed candles in your pet’s space. They might smell too good and invite consumption.
Keeping Our Pets Healthy, Naturally!
Just like humans, domesticated animals like dogs and cats are affected by the health hazards of modern living. Pollution, poor nutrition, stress and unhealthy lifestyles can lead to a variety of illnesses and conditions that are very similar to those experienced by humans.
In fact, many, if not most pet health concerns can be addressed by helping your pets to live a healthier lifestyle. While it has its place, conventional medicine for animals and ‘modern technology’ have failed our pets in many ways.
According to pet expert and author CJ Puotinen, most holistic veterinarians and animal health care professions list annual vaccinations and commercial pet foods as the major contributory cause in the rising rates of chronic illness in pets today. This has led many veterinarians to search for alternatives and to espouse more holistic methods of keeping our pets healthy.
Natural remedies for humans have been used with great effect for the pets in the family. Therefore, how could the need for remedies especially designed and formulated for pets, with pet friendly doses and remedies which could be easily administered to dogs and cats, be ignored?
Out of this obvious need was born PetAlive – a range of herbal, homeopathic and nutraceutical remedies to help with a variety of ailments commonly experienced by pets. Formulated by a clinical psychologist, all PetAlive remedies are pharmaceutically manufactured to the highest standards, are 100% guaranteed, safe and effective to help your pet battle common illnesses and ailments and maintain optimum health.
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