Spring and Summer Safety

Spring is a wonderful time for dogs and owners, the flowers come back to life and our pets can spend far more time in the outdoors without being rained on quite so much!

However, it’s not just the flowers that come back to life, so do the fleas and tummy bugs, we have put together a few safety tips to keep everyone happy this spring.

• Make sure that your flea and other treatments are up to date – this is the time when the coats being to thin and fleas/ticks become more common.

• It’s a good time to make sure that the potential for intestinal parasites is limited, being outdoors and drinking from streams and eating all sorts of new goodies can give your pets parasites.

• As your pet is spending more time outdoors they will undoubtedly be doing more exercise – keep an eye on their weight and make sure that if they are really active, feed a little more to help with those new energy requirements.

• Always make sure that fresh, clean water is available. Take a bottle with you and maybe a collapsible bowl which you can find in our accessories page here.

• It’s also a good time to make sure that their collar still fits well and the information is up to date, practice recall before heading out on longer walks.

• If your dog is spending more time in the garden make sure you check to see if there are any holes in the fence or escape routes to be found, our furry friends have a habit of escaping from the most unlikely of places and more time outdoors means more time to investigate!

• Avoid letting them eat any flowers or bulbs – many can be toxic causing tummy upsets or even more severe health issues. If you think your dogs has eaten something they shouldn’t, seek veterinary help asap.

• With more time outdoors comes the added requirement for grooming – Always make sure that your pet is well groomed and not tangled or knotted, this keeps their skin and coat healthy and will also let you spot any cuts, grazes or fleas that have worked their way in.

Remember to have fun and if in doubt, talk to your local Vet or call our advice line free on 0800 848 8049.

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