Spring means more outdoor fun, more travel, more trips to parks and more socializing with friends. In the flurry, accidents happen. Children forget, giving pets a chance to escape through an opened door or gate. An unsecured window, an open car door, a loose hold on the leash are all risk factors for a quick pet escape and in an instant life changes for the owner. Fortunately, most pets are quickly and safely recovered from an escape. When they are not it can be devastating.
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There is an increasing trend for people to make a switch to organic and vegetarian diets for themselves, and more recently for their pets. Reasons for the vegetarian change may be health-driven or out of concern for animal rights. It is estimated there are 12 to 15 million human vegetarians in the U.S. Dogs, like people, are omnivores meaning that they can eat, digest and metabolize both animal and plant foods.
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The Bulldog breaks into the top 10 list for first time since 1935, displacing the Miniature Schnauzer from the final spot. There are 157 breeds recognized by the AKC, the largest purebred dog registry.

The Bulldog was first recognized by the AKC in 1886 — just two years after the organization was founded. Bulldogs were most popular in 1915, when they peaked in 5th place.
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Nancy Johnson
Edina, Minnesota

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“Oxyfresh Pet Jerky is a healthy treat and pets love them. My own dog, a Schnauzer, has a chronic skin problem common to the breed. Her skin has improved markedly since being on the Jerky Treats.”
Jim Harris, DVM
Houston, Texas

The days are getting longer and the temperatures are rising. Spring has finally arrived. For many of us, that means more time outdoors with our four-legged friends. Unfortunately, this time of year presents some challenges to our pets. Remember, be careful out there!

Aaah Spring! The most common sign of allergies in people is sneezing and sinus congestion. For pets, however, the most common sign is scratching, which can be severe enough to cause painful wounds and secondary infections. Using over-the-counter antihistamines, combined with more frequent bathing to remove pollen from the coat (which act like a magnetic dust mop) can be very helpful in managing pet allergies. Be sure to comb or cut out any tangles in the coat and consider trimming the hair short during allergy season. Oxyfresh Pet Antioxidants can help manage free radicals produced by allergy victims while helping stabilize the immune system.

The increased outdoor activity, coupled with warmer weather increases the probability of pets being exposed to and contracting disease. Scraps of food and waste that may have been preserved for as long as several months by the cool winter weather can now be a treasured find for your pet. Unfortunately, the find includes a high risk of food poisoning. Other sources of bacterial or viral contamination also become more prevalent with the warm weather. There is a higher risk of your pet picking up parasites as well. More visits to dog parks and generally greater animal activity in the spring spreads more parasites like intestinal worms, fleas and ticks.

Pets are often attracted to the fresh smell of spring plants, some of which are toxic. Almost any growing plants, if consumed in large enough quantities, can cause intestinal upset. Agriculture chemicals such as fertilizer, insecticides and herbicides are applied in the spring by both farmers and homeowners. Exposure can sometimes cause chemical burns to the feet, digestive problems and even more serious illnesses, especially if the chemicals have not been “watered in” or the foliage is still wet from a recent application.

Pets get “spring fever” just like we do after being less active all winter. In their excitement and playfulness they are at a higher risk of injuring themselves. Pools and lakes become attractive and pets may be distracted by the moment and find themselves in a dangerous position. Just like us, pets should increase their exercise gradually to avoid sore muscles and joints, and to lessen the probability of an injury. Using Pet Antioxidants can reduce free-radical damage caused by increased activity or injury.

The high energy and distractions of spring also mean a greater likelihood of pets getting lost. Be sure to do all you can to prevent the escape of your pet by keeping doors and gates closed. Always walk pets on a leash and exercise them off leash in a properly contained area.