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Foods To Avoid Feeding Your Pooch ~ blechh!

Alcohol

Chocolate

Avocado's

Raisins

Xylitol (in toothpaste, gum, mints, losenges, candies, etc)

Moldy and spoiled foods

Spicey and fatty foods

Cooked bones

Coffee

Garlic

Macadamia nuts

Raw onions

Artificial sweeteners

Soda's and power drinks

Rawhide chews

Treats that can break and leave sharp shards to swallow

 

Here is a partial list of plants to watch out for:

  • Azalea

  • Bird of Paradise

  • Begonia

  • Black Lotus

  • Bleeding Heart                               

  • Boston Ivy

  • California Poppy

  • Calla Lilly

  • Dieffenbachia

  • Ivy

  • Olianders

  • Flower bulbs that may have been coated with substances.

 

 

PET POISON HELPLINE

24/7 Animal Poison Control Center

855-764-7661

$49 per incident fee applies

 

www.petpoisonhelpline.com

 

 

 

 

Pet Poison Helpline is a 24-hour animal poison control service available throughout the U.S., Canada, and the Caribbean for pet owners and veterinary professionals who require assistance with treating a potentially poisoned pet. We have the ability to help every poisoned pet, with all types of poisonings, 24 hours a day. Our knowledge and expertise of pet poisons will put your mind at ease when dealing with a potential emergency.

 

In order to provide this critical service, please be advised that there is a $49 per incident fee, payable by credit card. This fee covers the initial consultation as well as all follow-up calls associated with the management of the case.

 

Here is your App for your cell phone too!

itunes.apple.com/us/app/pet-poison-help/id512694876?mt=8

 

 

Signs and symptoms you might see, call your vet' immediately!

 COMMON SYMPTOMS OF INGESTING  POISONOUS  PLANTS AND GARDENING SUPPLIES:

  • Vomiting

  • Lethargy

  • Seizures

  • Diarrhea

  • Dizziness, disorientation

  • Pale gums, glazed eye contact

  • Heavy panting

  • Weakness

 

 

A car left in the sun can reach an inside temperature of 130 to 150 degrees in a matter of 15 minutes, depending on the outside temperature and

exposure to sun.

This means your pet will die quicky.  He will literally cook from the 

inside out.  You DON'T want that.

 

Best to leave Phideaux home as southwest temperatues start to rise. 

If you see a dog in a car, we are to call the fire department immediately. 

I have seen people break windows to allow an animal to survive.

I will let it up to you.  

THIS IS ALSO APPLICABLE FOR CHILDREN YOU MIGHT SEE

LEFT IN A CAR. 

 

Just remember if you break windows, glass will fly.  Cover your eyes if you have decided to do this.  Rub-Down Dog Canine Massage is not advocating any means of rescue for the lay person and is not responsible for your decision in this case.  

 

DO NOT LEAVE DOGS - OR ANY PETS - IN HOT CARS!!
Signs of a Heatstroke ~ A Veterinary Emergency!

  • Panting

  • Staring, glazed eyes

  • Anxious expression

  • Rapid lethargy

  • Pacing

  • Refusal to obey commands

  • Warm, dry skin

  • High fever

  • Rapid heartbeat

  • Vomiting

  • Collapse

 

 

Precautions to take:

  • Keep your dogs in-doors. Crate them to avoid doggie doors when temps rise. Keep them partitioned in a safe place, and comfortable.

  • If  you have to keep your dogs outside, kennels should be well-ventilated and in the shade.

  • Be sure there is consistent shelter from sun at all times.

  • Provide plenty of fresh water in a bowl that cannot be tipped over.

  • Avoid excessive exercise on hot days.

  • Walk early before heat and humidity climb.

  • Do NOT walk dogs on hot afternoon pavements!

  • Provide paw protection from hot pavements and surfaces.

  • Use a chilled scarf on your dog if he will tolerate it.

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Better yet, prevention is the best .  It only takes a short time in our southwest heat to create a serious problem. Keep your best friend out of the heat as much as possible.

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