Top 4 Pet Safety Rules
Most pet owners consider their pets a member of their families, yet, despite this fact many owners are not aware of some elementary pet safety rules that can safeguard their pets from a premature death. With this thought in mind, it is important to familiarize yourself with the following four pet safety rules so that you can rest assured your pet will not suffer.
The Car rule- Most pets love to ride in the car because it makes them feel as if they are part of the fun. However, when it comes to riding in the car pets should not be allowed to hang out the window or run loosely. While you may see plenty of people tolerate this behavior, in reality it is very unsafe for your pet and can result in serious injury if you stop suddenly or are involved in a traffic incident. Instead, it is safer to purchase a pet harness or pet carrier for car travel.
The Heat rule- Heat stroke is one of the leading causes of premature death for house pets. There are a variety of situations in which heat stroke occurs including outside, in the car, or even in your home. A pet’s body temperature only needs to rise ten degrees over their natural temp of 106 to cause heat stroke. With this matter in mind you should keep your pets indoors on hot days in well ventilated areas and never leave a pet in the car even with the window cracked.
The ‘Food’ rule- The food rule is probably the pet safety rule that most people break, but it is still vital to follow. Human food wrecks havoc on a pet’s digestive system and can even be poisonous depending on what type of food they are fed. It is best thus to avoid feeding your pet any type of food from the table regardless of how much they beg.
The Yard rule- Finally, even the most well behaved pet will wonder under the right circumstances if left unattended in the yard. Additionally, stray animals can also wonder into a yard that you may deem safe. For this reason you should never leave your pet unrestrained in the yard for a significant period of time if you want them to stay safe and healthy.