AZ CARE Monthly - August

A note from the treasurer:

For the August edition of Purr-esidents Press, we are going to talk about Dangerous plants to dogs in our yards. Sometimes it feels like everything is out to get your pet, from rattlesnakes, Sonoran desert toads, and Scorpions! One thing we do not pay much attention to are the plants in our yards, green belts, parks, etc. These plants can be deadly to our dogs if ingested, and they are practically everywhere!

Since dogs aren’t exactly smart about what they should and shouldn’t eat, we have to be vigilant about what we are exposing them to and take care to avoid exposure to toxic plants. I know mine try to eat everything new that they see and they’re not puppies!

Signs of poisoning in dogs can be hard to spot as some plants might cause vomiting, drooling, or diarrhea, where others can cause more serious effects, such as shutting down the kidneys, liver, or heart.

So how do we protect our dogs?

We have to be proactive, check our yards and parks for toxic plants to stop exposure before it occurs.
Do not leave pets out unsupervised for long periods of time. Dogs tend to chew and dig when bored or in need of exercise.
When trimming plants, make sure you clean away all clippings before allowing your dog back into your yard.

Crate Training

You may have heard that crate training is a mean way to punish your puppy who has done nothing wrong but I can assure you that it is not cruel at all and should not be used as a punishment. Actually, veterinarians and breeders even recommend crate training for all dogs starting as soon as possible because there are almost …

Parvovirus or Parvo

Parvovirus or Parvo for short is an infectious gastrointestinal disease that can take a healthy active puppy to fatally ill in just a few days. Parvo affects the body’s ability to absorb nutrients and is most common in young dogs between six weeks and six months old as well as unvaccinated dogs. For unknown reasons, certain dog breeds such as …

Up Coming Events

Join us for this months events! Our Weekly adoption events are every Saturday from 11:00am-3:00pm at the Queen Creek PetSmart & stay tuned for more events coming soon on our site!

August 3rd from 11am- 3pm: PetSmart Weekly Adoption Event
August 10th from 11am- 3pm: PetSmart Weekly Adoption Event
August 17th from 11am- 3pm: PetSmart Weekly Adoption Event
August 24th from 11am- 3pm: PetSmart Weekly Adoption Event
August 31st from 11am- 3pm: PetSmart Weekly Adoption Event

Stickers for a Cause!

Prevent Littering Sticker

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