[nagdu] With Snow on the Way, Fidelco Says Don't Forget Pets in Storm Preparations
Cindy Ray
cindyray at gmail.com
Thu Jan 2 19:56:30 UTC 2014
I do heartworm; I do not do flea and tick stuff year round though. I would probably do it on a month where I was going somewhere like, say, Texas.
CL
On Jan 2, 2014, at 1:51 PM, "Tina Thomas" <judotina48kg at gmail.com> wrote:
> I agree with the vet on administering heartworm monthly. Especially for
> those who travel to derent parts of the country and the climate changes.
> Also, hotels and other businesses who serve the public are becoming more pet
> friendly and it only takes one irresponsible pet owner and one could find
> themselves having to spend hundreds of dollars to have their dog treated for
> mites as well as having the house and the out side of the treated to get rid
> of those nasty creatures. Its better to be safe than sorry.
> Tina and the girls
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: nagdu [mailto:nagdu-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Larry D. Keeler
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> Subject: Re: [nagdu] With Snow on the Way, Fidelco Says Don't Forget Pets in
> Storm Preparations
>
> Raven, most vets do reccommend that you give the heart worm and tic
> preventatives all year. I do aggree with monitoring your dog though. I just
> got mine trimmed today and she wore a jacket home. She is poodly and doesn't
> really mind the cold that much but sence she has no guard hairs I don't
> usually work her when we are out in this cold for long. When we take a lot
> of busses and such we only have to stand out for a few minutes.
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Raven Tolliver" <ravend729 at gmail.com>
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> Sent: Thursday, January 02, 2014 1:07 PM
> Subject: Re: [nagdu] With Snow on the Way, Fidelco Says Don't Forget Pets in
> Storm Preparations
>
>
>> This article offers great advice about preventing dogs from getting
>> into poisons and about winter safety.
>> I have to disagree with 2 things here though.
>> 1. when it comes to temperature, use your dog as a guide. If you
>> notice your dog shivering, huddling up, or dancing around on the cold
>> pavement, then yes, by all means get them a jacket or coat and try to
>> work inside as much as possible. If your dog is like mine, and
>> absolutely loves the cold weather and would sit, work, and play out in
>> it seemingly for hours, then you have nothing to worry about as far as
>> the temperature itself.
>> 2. there is no point to giving heartworm, and flea and tick
>> preventives during cold weather. Heartworm comes from mosquitoes. Like
>> mosquitoes, fleas and ticks are bugs that thrive in warm, humid
>> temperatures.
>> Here in West Michigan It's cold from mid-October to mid-may.
>> Mosquitoes ain't livin' and fleas and ticks cain't thrive when the
>> temperature never rises above 50dg for more than a day. So if you live
>> in areas where temperatures are frigid, these bugs are not a problem,
>> no question.
>> Insect preventives are poisons that kill bugs. If they poison bugs,
>> they poison our dogs. Why would you give your dog more of the poison
>> than is necessary? Would you spray your house down with Raid if there
>> wasn't a chance of ants coming around? I wouldn't think so. So for the
>> sake of your dog's health, don't give them the poison if what it is
>> supposed to kill is not even present.
>> Now this is a personal choice, but I do not give preventives during
>> cold weather. Fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes need heat and humidity in
>> order to survive. I only have one dog, and I also clean more
>> frequently than most people. I vacuum my apartment every three or four
>> days, and I vacuum all the furniture that my dog lays on once a week.
>> I wash the coverings of my dog's bed, crate pad, and the couch
>> cushions every two weeks.
>> Also, I rub down my dog with cold-pressed unrefined coconut oil about
>> once every week or two. I rub the oil in up from his tail to his head,
>> and up from his paws to his shoulders. I comb and brush this through.
>> Adding lavender oil helps as well. This treatment moisturizes the skin
>> and naturally repels fleas without poisoning your dog.
>>
>> Here are several links to eliminate the hype about fleas, ticks, and
>> heart worm.
>> fleas and ticks:
>> http://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/non-toxic-flea-and-tick-control/
>> heartworms
>> https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/heartworm-medication-part-2/
>> spot-on solutions/poisons
>> https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/poisoning-fleas-pets-and-kids/
>>
>>
>> On 1/2/14, Ginger Kutsch <GingerKutsch at yahoo.com> wrote:
>>> With Snow on the Way, Fidelco Says Don't Forget Pets in Storm
>>> Preparations
>>>
>>> Life - The Litchfield County Times
>>>
>>> http://www.countytimes.com/articles/2014/01/02/life/doc52c57792639a61
>>> 5514214
>>> 6.txt?viewmode=fullstory
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> BLOOMFIELD, Conn. - Winter weather isn't just hazardous to people,
>>> it's dangerous for our pets, too! As Connecticut braces for a winter
>>> wallop, Dr.
>>> RuthAnn Solomon DVM, Director of Animal Medicine at the Fidelco Guide
>>> Dog Foundation wants residents to remember these key points to keep
>>> their pets warm and safe. By planning ahead of the storm, pets and
>>> people will be properly prepared!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> DURING THE STORM
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Keep your pets inside! All pets need shelter and insulation from the
>>> cold.
>>> Cats and dogs may wear fur coats but they aren't equipped to be out
>>> in freezing temperatures for long periods of time. Domesticated
>>> animals are not adapted to the cold like wolves or bobcats. Bottom
>>> line- if it's too cold for you to stay outside, it's too cold for
>>> your pet.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If you absolutely must keep an animal outside, be certain it has an
>>> insulated shelter, access to plenty of fresh (not frozen) water and
>>> increase their food to two times normal serving, e.g., if they get
>>> one cup of kibble per meal, give them two cups for that meal. A pet's
>>> energy requirements increase to maintain body temperature (shivering
>>> for example) and those living in a very cold climate have a greater
>>> caloric need just to stay warm than the average dog that lives
>>> indoors.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> If you need to go outside during the storm, limit exposure and make
>>> sure your dog is on a leash and wearing an ID tag. During heavy
>>> snowfall, they can lose their scent and become lost. More dogs get
>>> lost during winter than any other time of year.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Keep candles, heat lamps and space heaters away from pets, children
>>> and flammable materials. These are all burn and fire hazards. Inspect
>>> any pet heating blankets or pads for frays or exposed wires, and
>>> never leave a pet unattended with such a device.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> For those that use Duraflame logs, those logs are actually sawdust
>>> pulled together with wax. Those two ingredients make for an
>>> attractive snack for dogs! Duraflame log ingestion will usually just
>>> cause mild gastric upset; however the problem arises when the dog
>>> eats a big piece which could cause an intestinal obstruction. So
>>> please leave these logs of convenience well out of reach of your
>>> pets.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> AFTER THE STORM
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Protect those paws! Ice and snow can easily collect between paw pads.
>>> Check
>>> your dog's feet periodically, especially if they are limping or
>>> walking awkwardly.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Keep dogs off the ice and away from frozen bodies of water. Thin ice
>>> poses a grave danger for pets and humans alike, and even a walk on an
>>> icy sidewalk puts your pet at risk of injuries like torn ligaments
>>> and footpads.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Salt, antifreeze (ethylene glycol) and chemical de-icers on roads and
>>> sidewalks are dangerous for your pet. Dogs that lick their paws or
>>> fur and ingest these substances can become ill. Wipe your pup's paws,
>>> legs and stomach with a warm, wet washcloth after walks and outdoor
>>> playtime.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Speaking of antifreeze, there are two commercial products available
>>> in the US that have a "safer" chemical (propylene glycol) in them:
>>> Sierra and LowTox. However, just because they are safer does not mean
>>> that they are non-toxic! For example, it would only take ONE teaspoon
>>> of ethylene glycol antifreeze (more dangerous form) to be deadly to a
>>> 7lb cat. It would take several ounces of the safer form to be a
>>> problem.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> REMEMBER
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Take extra care with puppies and older dogs, especially those with
>>> arthritis. Wet, cold weather can worsen arthritis symptoms. Do not
>>> leave young, old or sick dogs outside unattended at any time.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Certain medical conditions like diabetes can affect your pet's
>>> ability to regulate body temperature. Check with your veterinarian.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Further, winter does not necessarily mean the end of bug season.
>>> Likewise,
>>> winter does not mean you should stop giving heartworm, flea, and tick
>>> preventatives to your cherished companions. As the old saying goes:
>>> It is better to be safe than sorry and continuous use of these
>>> preventatives is the simplest act you can make to keep your pet safe.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Lastly, have the following numbers programmed into your charged cell
>>> phone:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Your veterinarian
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Local animal emergency clinic
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -Poison Control (1-800-222-1222)
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> -ASPCA Poison Control (1-888-426-4435)
>>>
>>>
>>>
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