Pet owners….what are your thoughts about this?
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Comments (12)Though it kindly proves some shadiness in the market for iron phosphate products. It doesn't make me want to discontinue using the iron phosphate based slug killer I'm using now. It says a child of 45lb would have to eat 2.5lb of this product to have a 50 percent chance at the iron poisoning being fatal. So my beloved shih tzu of 15lb would have to eat .83lb. A bag for treatment of 1000 square feet is probably half of small box of cereal and weighs 1lb. So in one treatment there's enough in my yard to L50 Pepper, but not enough for a small child. But Pepper would have to go around 1000 square feet and eat every little pellet. Trust me... he's not that hungry or determined. And if anybody doesn't watch their beloved dog close enough to keep them from doing that as well... well they probably don't love it anyways...See MoreDid you build a house with your pet(s) in mind?
Comments (31)What Is the Ideal House Temperature for Dogs and Cats? https://www.minisplitairconditioningsystem.org/ You love pampering your pet with gourmet treats, designer toys, and automatic pet doors. But are you confident your dog or cat is happy with the thermostat setting? The best temperature for your pet depends on various factors including breed, health conditions, and other circumstances. Consider the factors that affect your pet’s ideal temperature and how to choose the perfect thermostat setting to balance comfort and energy efficiency. Factors that Affect the Ideal Temperature for Pets There isn’t one perfect temperature setting to accommodate the needs of all pets in every season. Consider the following factors to help you determine whether your pet prefers a warm or cool home: Coat type: Dogs and cats with thick, long coats tend to be more cold-tolerant. In fact, they often overheat faster than humans. On the other hand, pets with thin, short fur (and hairless varieties) aren’t able to retain body heat as well and therefore prefer warmer temperatures. Size: Smaller pets have a higher surface-area-to-volume ratio. This means they have more skin through which to lose body heat relative to their size than larger animals. That’s why small dogs tend to get cold faster than large breeds. Weight: Body fat is also a contributing factor. Overweight pets have a thicker insulating layer to protect against the cold. However, the health risks associated with obesity greatly outweigh the added warmth in the winter, so strive to keep your pet lean and fit. Age and health: Young puppies and kittens, as well as elderly pets, tend to require warmer house temperatures. Animals with acute infections or chronic joint conditions benefit from higher temperatures and heated sleeping areas as well. Choosing the Best Temperature for Pets With the above information, you can set the house temperature to the ideal setting for you and your pet. Here are our recommendations: Summer Temperature In general, you should set the thermostat between 75 and 78 degrees F when you’re at home in the summer. If you have a large, long-haired dog, such as a Husky or Samoyed, around 75 degrees may be best. If you have an elderly short-haired cat, 78 degrees could be preferable. When you’re gone at work all day or on vacation, don’t set the temperature any higher than 80 to 82 degrees. To ensure your pet stays comfortable, provide fresh water and an area to cool off, such as the basement or a room with tiled flooring. Winter Temperature Plan to set the thermostat between 69 and 72 degrees when you’re at home in the winter. Large, animals with thick coats tend to prefer temperatures on the lower end of this spectrum, while you may want to set the thermostat higher for your hairless cat or new puppy. When you’re away, set the thermostat no lower than 60 degrees. Keep the temperature a little higher for small, young, or sick animals. Always provide your pet with a soft, warm bed, and open the curtains so the sun shines in, giving the animal a place a sunbathe....See MorePet peeves, about your pets or just "weird" maybe "cute". ♥
Comments (54)It has been 26 years since we lost our Snuffy, a Poodle Schnauzer mix. She was a terror in the garden. Cucumbers were her favorite. She would go through the vines till she found just the right one and grab hold and pull till she got it loose. She would then carry off her prize and eat it in the shade of a nearby tree. Of course that meant broken vines etc. She also picked her own green peppers to eat in that shady spot. Snuffy also loved ice cream and knew the location of the 4 places we often indulged in that treat. She knew long before we were in sight of those places and would start whimpering . If we drove on by she would complain bitterly with barks and yelps. 5 years after we moved from Ohio to Michigan, she remembered those places on a visit back to Ohio. Snuff was 7 years old when she was diagnosed with diabetes. We still allowed her to have ice cream now and then. When we could, we avoided driving past the ice cream places she knew. At home in the evening while we were watching tv or reading, we would often hear her soft whimpers as she sat in the kitchen in front of the freezer desperate for her ice cream. Snuffy died at 13 years. Her ashes we still have, stored in an Edys ice cream carton...See MoreNeed advice on buying a pet door. What do you love/hate about yours?
Comments (23)Out pet door will be accessed on the inside from built in cabinets that are actually the pet crate. So critters cant really get too far :) Sounds like an excellent design. A skunk's influence reaches great distances. Tell me about it. We have a significant skunk problem in our neighborhood, and I'm talking about a suburb with big lots, not the country. Do you know that skunk stink can wake you from a sound sleep? I worry most about my dog tangling with a skunk -- She's a wild puppy (Husky mix), and she has no sense of danger -- I think that's the most likely problem. In reality, skunks don't want to come into your house -- your porch maybe, if you've left out food, but they're afraid of a place where people are around. I have heard of a few people in my city having racoons come through the door at night to raid the kitchens and dog bowls. Yeah, raccoons have little fear of people -- they'll show you their teeth and let you know their plans for you. Last summer our chimney cap blew off in a storm, and a raccoon mama "set up shop" with her babies. For a couple days I thought I was hearing a bird trapped in the chimney. I climbed into the fireplace, stuck my head way up there, opened the vent and YIKES, I was nose to nose with a teenaged-racccoon. You know those guys are the #1 rabies-carrier, right? Let me tell you, I moved FAST. I ordered some male raccoon urine online ($30 + shipping for a tiny bottle & ultra-smelly) and shoved a soaked rag up into the vent. I waited until early evening so mama would be comfortable taking the babies out in the twilight -- they evacuated quite quickly, and we got busy fixing our chimney cap. Once a skunk came in through the dryer vent. We had a mama chipmunk come into our dryer vent (that's what we get for having ivy growing up the side of our house). We ran the dryer and baked her and the babies. We just about died from the smell. This is a very good reason to insist that your dryer is placed on an exterior wall -- because our dryer vent was so short, it was easy/cheap for us to replace the vent and "throw away the problem"; had it been on an interior wall, we would've had to live with the stench until we could get a pro out. Trust me, the skunk smell is evil, but it is better than something dead. I have seen ones that only open with a special sensor on your dog/cats collar which prevent critters from getting in. I have no experience with these, but they sound like a great idea....See MoreUser
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