4 Strategies for Keeping Your Pets Safe Outdoors

Allowing your pet outdoors can give it the exercise it needs and the chance to explore. However, from parasitic insects to feline leukemia virus, many dangers are present as well. From dogs and cats to farm animals that require time to graze and socialize, each may face different hazards when you allow them to roam your property. To lower the risk of injury or illness, there are several actions you can take while giving your pet the freedom it desires.
  
1.    Get Your Pet Microchipped

Microchipping your dog or cat can give it the best chances of getting home to you if it should wander too far and become lost. These tiny chips, which are injected under your pet’s skin, are scannable and allow any vet or shelter to identify your dog or cat if it is not wearing any collar or identification tags. The chip number carries your name, phone number, and other important information. Some shelters pair the microchip with a wearable tag that lets people know your pet is chipped and not a stray animal.

When you adopt a pet, some shelters offer chipping as part of the adoption fee. Your pet will not be aware of the chip once it is injected, and it causes no pain or discomfort, even for toy breeds.
  
2.    Use a Flea and Tick Treatment

Fleas, ticks, and mosquitos can cause a miserable infestation in your pet that can lead to long-term illnesses and even death. Once your pet picks up fleas and ticks and brings them into your home, their eggs can hide in carpets and bedding for months until they hatch and spread throughout your home. Using a pest treatment program can prevent these parasitic insects from hurting your pets or invading your home.

Advances in veterinary technology offer you many different choices when it comes to protecting your pet from biting insects. Collars, dips, shampoos, and even pills are available to repel fleas and ticks. While some come with the risk of mild side effects, most animals can tolerate them. You can ask your vet which type of treatment is the best choice for your individual pet.

 3.    Limit Contact With Strange Animals

If you allow your pet outdoors or take it with you on hikes or errands, it is a good idea to keep it under your control and supervision at all times to prevent contact with strange animals. Strays, wandering animals from nearby neighborhoods, and wild animals can all cause injury to your pet. Even leashed dogs might carry ear mites or fleas, so limiting your pet’s contact with strange animals can reduce the chances of transfer.

Limiting contact with other dogs can be especially important for a puppy who has not has its full course of immunizations. Contact can increase the chances of contracting parvoviral syndrome, which causes vomiting, diarrhea, a loss of appetite, and eventually death. While puppies can overcome parvo, they may develop distemper afterward, which causes high fever and coughing. There is no cure for this illness, and dogs that develop it usually have to be euthanized.
  
4.    Immunize Your Horse

Letting your horse out to graze can expose it to contagious and deadly diseases, such as equine distemper, which is also known as strangles, or tetanus, which can be picked up in pastures and grazing fields. Immunizing your horse can protect them as they enjoy the company of other horses, and you can visit VPD for horse vaccines and other products that can keep your horse safe and healthy.

Your pets face certain risks when you allow them outdoors to explore. However, with a little preventative care and knowledge, they can enjoy all the freedom that comes with visiting places beyond your backyard.

Pets Need Love, Too

Dogs need to know that they are loved just as much as people. You can make dog gift baskets for any occasion, such as a holiday, birthday or if the dog has new puppies. Another idea is to make a basket for an owner who has recently taken a dog into the home, making it easier to have all of the essential supplies that are needed to care for the animal.

First, get a container for the items that you want to give. A basket works well as it can easily be carried with all of the items inside. You could also use a dog bed, letting the animal use the bed after the items are removed. Think about the reason you are making the basket as this can help you gather the items that will go inside. Try to include a variety of gifts, such as treats and toys. Colors should relate to the gender of the dog. Creating a basket based on a theme, such as wishes for getting well or a birthday, makes it easier to know what to include.

Place a filler on the bottom of the basket to act as a base. Add the largest items first. This will allow you a little more freedom when it comes to placing the small items along the edges. A large plush toy or even a bag of dog food is easy to begin with. Once the center object is in place, begin adding the smaller items on either side so that they look like a pyramid. Treats are ideal to use in a basket along with grooming supplies, bones, blankets and toys. Use toys that are the proper size for the animal. Don't get something that is too large for the dog to enjoy.

An example of a basket for a dog that just had a litter of puppies might include a warm blanket or small collars for the puppies. Decorative bones and cookies add color to the basket. Try to find items that blend with the occasion, such as orange and black treats for Halloween or something that jingles for Christmas. Wrap the entire basket with cellophane, securing it with a ribbon at the top

Cute yellow baby ducks

I haven't seen yellow ducks for a long time, I spotted these cute yellow baby ducks when I picked up my son. It's great teachers are giving children to see them, I was told that they also have rabbit. 

During your childhood, what pet do you have? I have cats and dogs. 

Do you have pet at home? If yes what type of animal? I used to like to have an iguana as pet but my dear says NO. I think he's afraid of iguana. So instead of life iguana, he gets me a t-shirt with iguana picture on it. 

My dad has two dogs at home. 

I have hamsters pet before from two hamsters, they breed over 60 hamsters. Yeah a big family and lots of cage for them, need to separate the male and female hamster to prevent them from mating.  

Petting Zoo@Sunway Lagoon

Earlier this month, we head to Sunway Lagoon. My son and I have a splashing good time, we can't swim but we had rent the double tube. The petting zoo has many different animal and I saw one dead python. It is a dead big python in the display, you must go see it.

We didn't want to go Petting zoo but my son wants to see the animal. There is photography available there with the parrots. A picture would cost RM35 depend on size of it.

Do you know the name of animal above? I seen it before but no pay attention to the name.