Dangerous Foods for Cats, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
In this blog we often discuss dogs, dangers to dogs, dog poop, and other issues related to dogs. In today’s post we are going to talk about cats. Certain foods are dangerous or deadly to dogs, but cats are sensitive too. Foods that pose no danger to humans are often deadly to cats. If not deadly, they can cause digestive issues such as loss of appetite, vomiting and diarrhea. These are the foods that your cat should avoid: ALCOHOL Cats, like humans, are capable of drinking too much alcohol, causing them to appear drunk. In cats however, liver damage and ...
Downfall of the Puppy Mill, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
California has become the first state to ban the sale of animals that are born and bred in puppy mills. California Governor Jerry Brown signed this law on Friday October 13, 2017. It requires pet stores to work with animal shelters or rescues if they wish to sell dogs, cats and rabbits. The law however, does not apply to private breeders who will still be able to sell animals directly to the public. The state measure, AB485, ensures better treatment of animals that often live in deplorable, dirty, conditions. These animals are over bred and kept in cramped cages. They ...
Pet Emergencies That Require Immediate Attention, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Throughout the past several weeks we’ve talked about animal emergencies and what to do if one should happen to take place. We talked about supplies you should keep in your first aid kit, we talked about the Heimlich maneuver, and how to perform it on dogs, both big and small, and we even gave you links for pet safety classes near you. Today we are going to share with you animal emergencies that should never be ignored. As a reminder, a pet emergency is something that requires attention from your veterinarian. The care you give your dog or cat is ...
Pet First Aid, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
April is Pet First Aid month and so far we’ve brought you articles on things to look for in a pet emergency including Heatstroke as well as Poisoning. We also gave you a refresher article on how to put together a pet first aid kit as well as tips on how to use the items that are in your kit. In this post however, we’ll talk about skills you might need in order to save the life of your pet before you’re able to reach the veterinarian. Oh, and as a reminder, the care you give your pet in case of ...
Heartworm Awareness Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Did you know that more than one million dogs currently have heartworm disease? This tiny parasite has been known to make dogs seriously ill, and if left untreated, it can even kill them. Heartworm is prevalent in both dogs and cats and it threatens animals, including coyotes, foxes and even sea lions, all across the United States, including those living in Hawaii. It also affects animals that live in warm climates around the globe, as well. April is Heartworm Awareness Month and in this post we are going to talk about heartworms, how they are spread and what you, as ...
The Top 10 Ways to Rid Your Home and Yard of Fleas and Ticks, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Welcome to part three of our series about fleas and ticks. If you recall, in, Part One, of our series we talked about how to prepare yourself and your pets for both flea and tick season. In Part Two, of our series, we discussed what to do if you find fleas and ticks on your pets’ and how to safely remove a tick if you happened to find one. We also talked about three different types of ticks that are native to the United States and the diseases that each type of tick has been known to carry. That being ...
Warning Signs of Fleas and Ticks: What to do if you Spot Them (Part Two), SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Welcome to Part Two of our three part series on fleas and ticks. If you recall, in Part One, we discussed how to prepare for flea and tick season. We also talked about what, we, as pet owners can do to reduce the risk of a flea and tick infestation. Today, in Part Two, we will discuss what to do if you happen to spot fleas and ticks on your pet. Later on, in Part Three of our series, we will talk about the ‘10 Best Things That We Can Do’ in order to get rid of fleas and ticks ...
International Pooper Scooper Week, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
International Pooper Scooper Week is held each year from April 1-7. If you haven’t planned an event just yet, it’s not too late plan something. All you need to do is contact your local parks and recreation department and let them know you want to volunteer to clean up dog poo in your community. You can volunteer all by yourself, with the people you work with, or maybe even gather up a group of volunteers in your community to help out. Contact your local newspaper and submit a press release letting everyone know what you plan to do throughout the ...
Walking the Dog Day!, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
Did you know that 40 percent of all dogs in the United States are considered overweight? That’s 17 million dogs to be exact. In just 30 minutes a day you and your dog could be on your way to living a longer and healthier life. Here is one way to get up and get going! Wednesday, February 21, 2018 is officially known as ‘Walking the Dog Day!’ While the origin of ‘Walking the Dog Day’ is unknown the day was started by an animal lover who felt the need to get up off the couch and walk their dog Whoever ...
Prevent a Litter Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
February is National Prevent a Litter Month which means it’s time to discuss how to prevent your kitten, or cat, from bringing forth an unnecessary number of new kittens into the world. This holiday falls in February because the spring season or “kitten season,” is right around the corner. Did you know that each year more than 2.7 million healthy cats and dogs are euthanized in shelters across the country? Rather than be part of the problem, we, as pet owners should be part of the solution. While kittens are cute there are far too many cats living in our ...
Pet Theft Awareness, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
This year, Pet Theft Awareness Day falls on Valentine’s Day, Wednesday, February 14, 2018. Pet Theft Awareness Day is placed on the calendar to call attention to the importance of making sure that your pet can be identified if lost or stolen. As pet owners it is our responsibility to make sure our pets are well taken care of and proper identification of our pets is part of that responsibility. If your pet does turn up as missing his identification tags or microchip will hopefully, ensure a much quicker reunion with his or her family. Pet Theft Awareness Day ...
Spay and Neuter Awareness Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
February is Spay and Neuter Awareness Month which means this is a good time to reflect on the overpopulation of animals currently sitting in shelters and rescue agencies all across the United States. Having your pet spayed or neutered is an important decision to make when adopting a new kitten, puppy, cat or dog. In the United States there are approximately 6 to 8 million animals that are currently homeless. These animals enter into shelters everyday and only half are adopted out. The other 2.7 million are euthanized due to aggression or lack of space. Having our pets spayed and ...
