Paw Pad Care!
December and the following winter months are hard on not only us but our pets. Cold weather can wreak havoc on a dogs paw pads. Learning to take care of your pets feet during the cold weather is important. Understanding that although their feet are like shoes in a way, does not mean they are always protected. Look in between the toes and around the nails to inspect for any damaged areas.
Dry inside heated air can cause paw pads to become dry and flaky. Applying a paw pad cream or lotion can help keep your pet from sore paw pad cracks and dry pads. Espree Paw Butter can be purchased at American Grooming Academy in our retail section!
Caring for the Homeless
Homeless cats have the hardest time during the winter months. Homeless or feral cats around your neighborhood not only provide great clean up of mice, rats and other vermin, but also can protect your home from snakes and large insects. These homeless cats have the hardest time during the winter because their shelter’s are often not adequate enough to withstand the harsh winter temperatures. Helping the homeless cats in your neighborhood by building an inexpensive, outdoor winter shelter can save your garden in the spring. Homeless cat shelters can be very easy to make and relatively inexpensive. They can be made from plastic totes, ice coolers, or old dog houses. Leaving inexpensive cat food out in the winter can also help these feral cats when the vermin they are suppose to be chasing away go to ground for the winter months! Pick up a bag at a dollar store, or check your local pet food store for clearance food. Helping these cats make it through the winter not only helps the welfare of your home but keeps unwanted animals away from your home and family! Click here.
Dogs don’t care! Holiday decor buffet!
The holiday time is the worst time of year for what veterinarians call the “Foreign Body Season”. There is a smoorsibort of things your pet will eat that is not considered an issue at other times of the year. Holiday balls, tinsel, light strings, stockings, pine trees. All of these things are not only fun for your pet but the jubilation of what you feel decorating is felt by you furry friend! Make sure that if your pet has a “Holiday Sweet Tooth” that he or she is always monitored.
Try to make sure you know where you put everything so if something goes missing…… you have a pretty good idea of where to find it. More money is spent on vet bills during the holiday months from mid November to the first of January than any other time of the year for most American families. Make sure that if you suspect anything missing from your home you watch your pets eating and defecation closely. If anything seem out of the ordinary be sure to see your vet!
