Labor Day Pet Safety Tips

 THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

www.BregmanVetGroup.com

Happy Labor Day!  Will you be spending time with your family and pets today?  Keep these pet safety tips in mind as you celebrate!

Safety Tips:

• Keep Gates Closed – Guests might not be as careful about closing doors and gates.  It can be easy to overlook that your pet has gotten out.  Keep an eye on your pet and make sure that they are wearing a collar with ID or even a microchip. 
• Avoid Food Dangers – Let your guests know to not give your pet any food without permission.  Keep an eye on the trash, too.  Leftover fat from meat, strings from roasts, left over bones and corn on the cob can be harmful for your pet.  Even a mild upset stomach can cause vomiting and diarrhea.
• Keep Purses Out of Reach – A guest’s purse may contain prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs, candies, or even gum sweetened with xylitol.  This can be toxic to your pet.
• Keep Pets Cool – Labor Day can still be a hot holiday.  Don’t leave pets in the car and watch for signs of overheating.

For more tips on how you can keep your pets safe this Labor Day, read this article from the Huffington Post.  If you do experience any pet health problems, you can always contact Bregman Vet Group for all of your pet’s needs.

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Labor Day Weekend BBQ Guidelines for Furry Friends!

THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

www.BregmanVetGroup.com

Labor Day weekend is here. The summer has come and gone quickly as it usually does. However, there is one weekend left to celebrate another great summer.

Labor Day weekend is one of the most popular weekends of the year for barbeques and picnics!  It is more than likely that you and your family will either be attending a Labor Day BBQ or hosting one. The extended weekend gives families and friends one last opportunity to enjoy the hot sunny days and breezy nights, while making new memories and traditions.

As much fun as barbeques and picnics can be for your family and friends, they can be a dangerous time for pets. Barbeques can be dangerous for your furry friends because they pick up any food scraps they can get their hands on that have been dropped by guests!

Here is a list of common household food items that your pets should be sure to avoid:

• Alcoholic beverages

• Avocados

• Bones (Raw or cooked)

• Chocolate

• Coffee  or any other type of caffeine)

• Garlic

• Macadamia Nus

• Moldy or Spoiled Foods

• Onions

• Onion Powder

• Chives

• Raisins

• Grapes

• Salt

• Yeast Dough

• Tomatoes

• Milk and Dairy Products

• Candy and Gum

• Raw Eggs

• Tuna

If you think you will have any of these foods/ingredients at your Labor Day BBQ, be sure to keep your pets safe from the party area. Many of these food items can cause your pets to become ill. Also, be sure that everything you’re serving at the party is kept out of your pets reach. It’s good idea to advise your guests to throw all plates away and not leave any food lying around!

If you find that your pet is ill from consuming a dangerous type of food this weekend, call The Bregman Veterinary Group immediately!