Paw-some Life
Fury Days of Summer: Floral Fiasco, Dealy Bug Bites & Yum IcyLicks!
Hey there, fellow humans!
It’s me, your favorite four-legged furball, Ovi here to give you the load down on some super important stuff. Summer is paw-sitively the best time of the year, but it can also be a little tricky. ALERT BUZZ…! Let me tell you why you need to look out for what my friends might snack on while running in the yard. But first, let's do a bark-cheer for all the pretty flowers and plants you have in your backyard. The bad news is that we might be tempted to munch on some of those beautiful plants that can make us sick, sometimes kill us. The most common flowers that paw-some creatures like me have to stay away from are: azaleas can be deadly; oleander are very poisonous; and sweet tomato vines can give us a dizzy head, affect our heart beat and make our tommy hurt. If your pooch munches on any of them, don't panic! Call your vet ASAP. You may have to bring your baby to their office or they may give you a good home remedy if you’re not near a vet until you can see them. Important, don’t waste time, act fast!
Now, let's talk about those obnoxious creepy crawlers and slithery snakes. I have been bitten by spiders, hornets and bees it always leaves a big bump on my neck. It is very painful and I itch all night because it causes an allergic reaction! If that happens to your furry one, keep an eye out for swelling, redness, or difficulty breathing and vomiting. My mom took me to my very cute vet’s office and he gave me a shot to reduce to reduce the swelling, antihistamine for my allergic reaction, and antibiotics for the infection (I scratched all night). FYI… the vet shared a secret home remedy for insect bites for temporary relieve until our appointment, mix baking soda with water until it is paste-like and apply it to the affected area. Now the scary stuff, snakes! I have never been nipped by one, but I watch out for rattlesnakes all the time, if one bites your pooch don’t try to suck out the venom or use a tourniquet. Leave it to the vet who has a magic anti-venom juice that will save the day. Trust me, and follow my advice because my friends and I want to stick around to enjoy many more belly rubs and delicious treats, so please keep an eye out for those annoying creatures!
We have come to my favorite topic, summer snacks…Let’s do double licks for delicious doggy ice cream! Here are my favorites and best tail-wagglingly ice cream choices for us! Peanut butter, banana, and yogurt. You can even make your own at home by blending these goodies together and freezing them. Just make sure there's no xylitol or chocolate sneaking in there.
Well, I got to wrap it up, I have a date with my BFF to hang out in the sun and check out some good lucking studs at the dog park…Stay safe from toxic plants and critters, and savor every lick of your sweet ice cream treat.
Woof Woof…Stay Paw-some!
Written by: Ovi Paw-some
