4 Fall Tips to Keep Your Pet Safe

Believe it or not, but Fall is right around the corner, and as we already begin to mourn the end of a fun-filled summer season, a new set of cautions present themselves that we must make ourselves aware of. We love our pets and do everything we humanly can to protect them from all sorts of dangers, so please try and remember the following Fall tips to keep your pet safe as we prepare to enter one of the most beautiful seasons of the year.

Antifreeze and pets don’t mix. Your pet may be inclined to lick up this sweet tasting, but toxic chemical. Check the ground for spills after you use antifreeze, and store it safely out of reach.

Use rodenticides carefully. Rodenticides lure mice and rats, but they can also attract your pet. Read directions carefully and take precautions to keep your pet safe from these chemicals.

Candy is a “no-no.” Halloween candy and its wrappings can make your pet sick if ingested. Also, while jack-o-lanterns and maize are relatively non-toxic, they can upset your pet’s tummy.

Human medications can be harmful. They topped the ASPCA’s list of common hazards for the past few years. Be careful—your pet can grab a bottle off a counter or eat pills dropped on the floor.

If your pet does ingest poison, the ASPCA® Poison Control Center (APCC) can help at 1-888-426-4435.

Keep these fall tips in mind and the phone number of the APCC handy just in case!

Do you have your own Fall tip for pet safety to share with us? Please let us know in the Comments below!

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