Pet First Aid Awareness Month, SLC, UT – Rocky Mountain Pooper Scoopers
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month which means this is a good time to talk about safety tips that will help pet owners keep their dogs’ and cats’ healthy as we head into the spring and summer months of the year. As the weather heats up here are some things to look for: Heat Stroke Heat stroke is the most common problem for dogs and cats that are not accustomed to warmer temperatures. We’ve talked about it before, but we’ll remind you again–pet owners should never leave their animals inside a car, even during short trips. The temperature inside ...
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 ...
Doggie Doctor Bills: What Options Do You Have, Peoria, AZ – Arrowhead Pooper Scoopers
Recently a pet owner we know became overwhelmed by veterinary bills. She is the owner of 5 dogs, two of which required extensive medical care. In both cases, the medical care was after hours, at the emergency clinic. Anyone who has used this service knows how expensive it can be. In the case of this owner, one of her dogs was attacked at night when it went outside to use the bathroom in the backyard. It was attacked by an owl, or a hawk, and it lost one eye. The other eye was badly damaged by the time they reached ...
