(E.B.W.) Critter Corner: May 20/2020

Thursday, May 21, 2020

May 20/2020

Feature:

Take Paws

“NEW YORK- Spring has sprung…For pet owners, it’s…the perfect time to take an

accounting of furry & feathered loved ones.

From a medication check to grooming, there’s lots that can be done to ensure the well-being of pets as warm weather blossoms.

‘Medications for your cat & dog are very much like ours,’ said Rob Jackson, the CEO & co-founder of Healthy Paws Pet Insurance & Foundation…

Colleen Williams, in a Healthy Paws blog post, urges owners to put pet food bowls & plastic toys into the dishwasher but skip the heated dry setting to avoid meltdown. For heavy duty rubber toys, she suggested a 15-minute soak in one part vinegar to 2 parts hot water for 15 minutes before hand scrubbing.

Past- Prime Meds

Lots of factors shorten the shelf life of pet meds…Jackson said some medications may not show signs of degrading, while others may be discolored or change in consistency or odor. ‘Administering medications that are past their prime can have dangerous health consequences for your pet,’ said Jackson. ‘Some may be ineffective because they’re expired…”

Pet Accidents

It happens, & sometimes the effects can linger…

What your eyes can’t spot but your nose may be well aware of is the damage that lingering accidents can do to rugs & upholstery over time. Use an enzyme based cleaner to help ensure pets don’t return to the same spots.

Spa Treatments

Jackson isn’t talking, necessarily, about an extended at-home grooming session to check for any abnormalities not immediately apparent.

…When was the last time you took a long look at your pet’s teeth & gums? Presumably, regular vet visits include such inspections, but ther are changes a pet owner is best positioned to detect.

Digital Accounting

In addition to a pet’s medicine cabinet, Jackson urges owners to tidy up health records & receipts, as well.

‘Digitally save invoices & records to a folder on your desktop, or physically locate any paperwork from years past,’ he said.

About Those Toys

Spring is as good a time as any to take an accounting of exactly what a pet is playing with, what a pet has heavily damaged, & what has been dismissed…”