If a pet becomes overheated, immerse him in cool water or wipe him down with a towel that has been immersed in cold water. Then immediately take the pet to a veterinarian. If a pet becomes lost, immediately contact all local animal shelters and give them a full description of the pet. Also visit the shelters to make sure that they do not have the pet, put up posters around town, and place advertisements in local newspapers. Return to Index Neutering Spring is the time when female cats and dogs go into heat and become pregnant.
Neutering helps solve the pet overpopulation problem.
It also reduces a pet's chances of developing a number of different kinds of cancer, and often makes pets calmer and more affectionate. Return to Index Poisons Do not allow a pet to run freely in a wooded area. Even if the pet is on a leash, watch out for poisonous plants, shrubs, and leaves. If a pet ingests something poisonous, immediately take him and a sample of the poison to a veterinarian. Also rush a pet to a veterinarian if he gets fertilizer on his paws and then begins licking them.