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As we celebrate the arrival of fall, many of us look forward to the festivities of Halloween. As much as we love Halloween, it brings certain risks to our favorite cats and dogs.
Some tips to remember:
👻 Costumes – Though it’s fun to dress our pets up in costumes, make sure your pet is comfortable in the costume before Halloween. Ensure there are no choking or chewing hazards on the costume your pet may ingest and that their hearing or vision is not inhibited by the costume.
🍭 Candy – Yum! Just make sure your pet has no access to the candy and treats, especially if they include xylitol, chocolate, nuts, or raisins, which are very toxic to animals.
🎃 Decorations – Festive decorations like pumpkins, gourds, fake spider webs, burning candles, glow sticks, and loud scary noise makers can also tempt or scare your pet. Always keep an eye on them!
🍬 Candy Bags and Treat Bags – To prevent pet suffocation, keep all candy bags and food bags safely out of reach of your pets. Cut them up and safely discard them. Pets can suffocate within minutes once they put their head in a bag. Make sure your children are aware of these dangers, too, and that their Halloween loot is safely stored away from your furry family members.
Visit our website at www.preventpetsuffocation.com to learn more about how you can keep your pets safe at all times! 🐶🐱
Do you think your dog isn’t at risk of suffocation because they’re too big to suffocate in a chip bag, snack bag, or pet food bag?
❌ Unfortunately, ALL pets are at risk of pet suffocation, no matter their size, breed, or age – from Chihuahuas to Great Danes. We have lost many Great Danes and other dogs over 100 pounds to pet suffocation. Eliminating suffocation risks is an important task all pet owners should prioritize. No dog can win a fight with a food bag over his face or head once the bag seals and he starts to lose oxygen.
So, what can you do?
Store your food bags and pet food bags away from your pet, cut up all bags before disposing of them, serve snacks in containers, and make sure that your trash can lids are tightly sealed.
It’s these simple household changes that can save the lives of your pets! 🐶🐱
Do you use a pet sitter or dog walker to help out with your pets when you are at work or out of town?
It’s very important to educate any helper that is in contact with your dogs or cats about the dangers of pet suffocation. In addition to spreading awareness to your family members and friends, pet professionals need to know suffocation risks, as well.
They should…
🐶 Learn CPR for pets
🐱 Keep trash can lids tightly fastened at all times
🐶 Cut up all chip, food bags, and pet food bags after use
🐱 Serve all snacks in bowls
🐶 Don’t keep food in their purse, backpack, or vehicle
🐱 Keep pantry and closet doors closed
Educate your pet sitters and dog walkers about pet suffocation, and you will have more peace of mind while you are away. Small changes can make a big difference when it comes to the safety of your pets! 🐶🐱
Please consider making a donation to Prevent Pet Suffocation to help us further our mission to prevent pet suffocation around the world. ❤️
We are currently raising money for our non-profit to help with two important projects that will further our mission to spread awareness and prevent pet suffocation in food bags and containers. One project is a newly designed Infographic depicting the data compiled from our latest pet suffocation survey. The other project is a Tri-Fold Brochure about pet suffocation prevention which will include safety tips, survey results, and other info.
As a small nonprofit, we appreciate every single penny we receive. We’ll put your donation towards saving the lives of pets internationally, sparing pet owners from the devastation they’d feel from losing their best friend! No donation is too small, and it is greatly appreciated! You can donate at the Button at the top of our website or on our Facebook page. Our website is www.preventpetsuffocation.com.
Other ways you can help support our cause at Prevent Pet Suffocation include:
Trying things like…
✔️ Creating and hosting a Facebook fundraiser
✔️ Sharing our social media content
✔️ Talking to family and friends about preventing pet suffocation
✔️ Taking our pet suffocation survey on the Home Page of our website
Thank you to all who have supported us over the years and continue to do so! ❤️
🚨 Some important Do’s and Don’ts when it comes to preventing pet suffocation and keeping your furry family members safe!
One of the easiest and safest Do’s? Cut up all food bags at home before disposing of them. Too often, we lose pets to suffocation from these harmless looking food and snack bags.
Please read the list and check it twice! Be vigilant and keep your house and pets safe from suffocation risks! 🚨
🔥 It’s National Fire Pup Day! A special day to honor all the various dogs who have been volunteer firepups over the years. Canine firefighters, usually Dalmatians, have long been members of fire departments across the country.
With more fires each year, especially out west and in Canada, the stress on firefighters has increased dramatically. Several firehouses have adopted and trained pups as full-time therapy dogs to help with the firefighters’ anxiety and post-traumatic stress syndrome. These pups offer emotional support and help boost morale which is invaluable.
While Dalmatians are still recognized as firehouse mascots and are used to educate the public about fire safety while honoring the heroism of former fire pups, many other breeds, including rescue pups, are also playing a vital role in supporting our brave firefighters.
National Fire Pup Day is also an excellent time to review your home fire safety plan to include your pets. Things to do:
👉🏼 Check on your smoke alarms and replace any batteries.
👉🏼 Consider installing monitored fire protection.
👉🏼 Keep a fire extinguisher within reach.
👉🏼 Have a set plan on how to remove your pets in case of an emergency, especially if they are crated.
👉🏼 Teach your children about your Fire Safety Plan and how to call 911.
And, give your sweet pups some extra hugs and playtime to celebrate this important tribute to the extraordinary fire dogs! 🐶
🐶 It’s Remember Me Thursday!
Today is an international social media awareness day that shines a light on the millions of loving orphan pets who are looking for their furever home.
Though adoptions of dogs from shelters increased throughout the pandemic, many were returned to shelters or abandoned once people started going back to work or relocating. There are still many pups, young, old, and disabled, waiting for a loving home. Let’s not forget them!
In honor of today, use social media with the hashtag #RememberMeThursday to share stories of the pets you have adopted and how they changed your life.
If you’re planning to add a new dog to your life, consider adoption from your local shelter and see how you can change your life and your new pet’s life today. ❤️
Did you know that today is Responsible Dog Ownership Day?
As responsible dog owners, we need to be accountable for our dog’s behavior and health. Our furry family members mean so much to us, so it’s important that we ensure they remain healthy, happy, and safe. Keeping these tips below in mind is a great start!
🐶 Make sure your dog has routine checkups at the vet and is current on all immunizations
🐶 Prioritize exercise and take your dog on long walks or playdates
🐶 Microchip your pet which greatly increases your chances of being reunited with your pup if he is lost or stolen
🐶 Maintain a consistent feeding schedule and make sure your dog is getting all of the nutrients they need
🐶 Put a Flotation Vest on your pups when they are on a boat or in the water
🐶 Identify and eliminate household risks and dangers, including all risks of pet suffocation (our website and social media pages are full of tips on how to do so!)
🐶 Share on social media and use the hashtag #ResponsibleDogOwnershipDay
Visit our website at the link in our bio to learn more about all that you can do to keep your pets safe in their own home! ❤️
❤️ Today is National Pet Memorial Day – a special day to celebrate and honor the memories of our beloved pets who have enriched our lives through the years.
All of the dogs and cats in this collage lost their lives to pet suffocation. This is only a few of them.
At Prevent Pet Suffocation, we honor these beloved pets with our international mission to spread awareness to the public on the suffocation hazards of chip bags, snack bags, pet food bags, and other food bags and containers.
We lovingly remember all the pets we’ve lost to pet suffocation, who have left behind grieving and heartbroken families. While they patiently wait for us at the Rainbow Bridge, we treasure their memories and the unconditional love they gave us.
❤️ Let today be a reminder to eliminate any risks that might endanger your furry family members.
❤️ You can also share with others a photo or loving memory of your treasured pet, gone but not forgotten.
❤️ Use the hashtag #NationalPetMemorialDay to post pictures and remembrances of your pet online for all to see.
Pets play such a special role in our lives, so if you’ve lost a pet, take a moment today to remember all of the incredible memories they gave you.
September is the month to bring attention to the health, welfare, and importance of companion cats. Cats are actually very social animals, and they need the same love and personal attention dogs require.
Here are some important ways to ensure your cat’s happiness:
🐱 Make sure all veterinary needs and shots are up to date, including having an ample supply of flea and tick prevention on hand.
🐱 Buy your furry feline a new toy, scratching post, or bed.
🐱 Work with your cat to get him acclimated to a pet carrier.
🐱 Venture outside with your cat as long as he’s on a leash and under supervision.
🐱 Make sure to keep your cat away from toxic substances and poisons like chocolate, xylitol, lilies, sago palms, tulips, and insecticides.
🐱 Visit your local animal shelter to add a rescue kitty as a companion to your cat.
👉🏼Cats are also vulnerable to pet suffocation. Their agility allows them to easily jump on food counters, tables, and refrigerators, where they have easier access to food bags and containers.
They are also prone to hiding in enclosed small and warm places like bins, plastic containers, and washers and dryers. So, remember to keep all food bags safely away from your curious cat and keep all trash cans safely secure to prevent pet suffocation.
Enjoy your HAPPY CAT this month and every month!
