How many times have you visited the doctor in the last 7 years? They say you should keep that in mind when caring for pets—especially elderly pets. So here’s a reminder that all your cats and dogs need a yearly vet appointment.
Make sure they’re up to date on all their preventative medications, especially for worms. Spring and summer is a time when pests can deliver parasites like worms to your pets, who can then become a delivery mechanism to your home.
Besides visiting the vent, in many parts of the country it’s getting warm enough to be time for some preventative measures:
1) Avoid letting pets out during sunrise and sunset twilight hours, when mosquitoes are at their peak.
2) Check pets for tick bites, especially if you take them on a hike. Pets can bring ticks into the house, putting all members at risk for tick borne illnesses like Lyme Disease.
3) Add a little colloidal silver to your pets’ water bowl (you can do this year round!). It will help protect their immune system, especially if you’ll have them spending a lot of time outdoors.
4) Watch outdoor cats for signs of feline leukemia virus, which is spread between cats.
What other steps fo you take to protect your pets’ health?
