April 13, 2012 - Odie! Don't eat that!

Scrabble Day, Pet First Aid Awareness Month

Thank you, in advance, to the American Veterinary Medical Association as well as the American Animal Hospital Association (AAMA) for tips to help keep our little ones safe. By "little ones" I mean our pets. Of course. I have a 7lb Chihuahua named Odie and {knock-on-wood} he has had a pretty mellow, non-dramatic, unexciting life. We may not always be so lucky and for that reason I am thankful for Pet First Aid Awareness month for drawing attention to something that you don't always think about - Keeping our pets safe.

Pet First Aid Kit Must Haves according to the AAMA.

More helpful items for your Pet First Aid Kit from the Human Society.

Basic Pet First Aid 101 and also Basic Pet First Aid: Part 2.

Last, but not least - Here are a few things you would never even think could harm your pet. Poisonous Plants & Poisonous People Foods. Noteworthy notables = potato "eyes", daffodil bulbs, and apple seeds. . . avocados, onions and marijuana. Walnuts? Oh and have you heard of xylitol?? Jesus, I'm freaking myself out - Must. Clean. Kitchen. . . . . . . . . Breathe . . . Odie knows better than to. . . . . . . .
                                         - - - - HEY! Get away from that brownie!!

I hope these sites help a bit now that I sparked your curiosity. Keep those pets safe!

Happy awareness raising!
XO