5 Fall Tips for Pets and Pet Owners

Fall is in the air. Do you feel it? Can you smell it? With all the fall flavors and scents floating around, it makes us think about the changing weather and the excitement that comes with this wonderful season.

What does fall mean to you?

For many of our Facebook friends, fall means being outside, walking the dogs more frequently, eating and drinking pumpkin spiced flavored delights. What a wonderful time to get out and enjoy the sights around your neck of the woods!

Fall officially begins on September 22. Is there anything you should know about the changing weather and season that pertains to your pets? Sure there is, and we are here to help you start the season off right. Take these few tips and feel free to share a few of your own. Does the changing of seasons affect your pet? Tell us more on our Facebook page.

5 Fall tips for pets and pet owners:

Watch out for debris and falling branches. If you have trees that drop things that could prove to be harmful to your pets, be sure to clean up your yard on a regular basis. Being outside might be a bit more tolerable this time of the year, so enjoy it while you can.

Keep the school supplies away from your pets. If you have a dog or cat that likes to chew up anything that is hanging out on the floor like markers, colored pencils or crayons – be on the look out. The last thing you need is a late night emergency hospital visit.

Make sure there are no mushrooms in your yard. The fall season might bring mushrooms to your area. Mushrooms can be poisonous to your pet. Give your yard a hard look before spending long periods of time outside with your pet.

Get out and about! It’s time to start moving and enjoy the beautiful weather. Write down a list of 5 things you want to do with your pet this fall and follow through. Tell us how you stay active with your pet this autumn.

If you are opening the windows to enjoy the fresh air, be sure to keep the screen in place. Many cats have been known to jump out of the window in hopes to find themselves enjoying the great outdoors.

We could go on an on with fall tips for dog and cat owners. There are many articles written about this important topic and many tips to keep in mind. Remember that the changing weather and routine can be stressful for any pet. Try to put yourself in their shoes. If you think like your pet, you might be able to get ahead of any issues you might run into this fall.

Enjoy this wonderful season!