Astrid loves winter. We've mentioned that before. She loves cold weather, which means of course she doesn't mind if the grass is dead and the trees are barren.
I, for one, can't wait to get some photos of Astrid surrounded by bright green grass and full trees. I'm not the biggest fan of hot weather, but I do love getting bright and shiny photos of Astrid. That said, I will still happily go on walks with Astrid in her beloved winter weather. That's still a blessing in and of itself.
Astrid is sending you all warm wishes and sunny walks!
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Flashback Doodle of the Day
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Tip of the Day
Yesterday, we discussed being aware of your furbaby's safety around potentially hazardous plants. Today, as yet another tip for National Pet Poison Awareness Month, we're giving a reminder to also be careful of other dangers that might come with those plants. When outside with your pup or kitty, always be cognizant of the fact that some areas may have been treated with fertilizers, weed killers, and pesticides. Depending on their ingredients, such garden substances can potentially affect the intestinal tract, respiratory system, the mucosal membranes of the eyes and nose, or the skin. So, try to avoid using such garden treatments in your yard and around your home, or ensure that any treated areas are kept off limits to your pups and kitties. Also be careful when you are away from home and in areas with which you are not familiar, including strangers' yards and public parks, as you do not know what types of plant or lawn treatments may have been used in such places.
In addition, if you do use any form of fertilizer, weed killer, or pesticide, always be cautious where you store it. Make sure that it is in an areas that your furbaby cannot reach. And yet another consideration to make is the possibility of your furbaby or yourself unknowingly walking through a treated area while outside. Therefore, after a stroll outside, you might consider wiping off your furbaby's paws, as well as your shoes, to help ensure that nothing unknown is left lingering and entering the home. We can't say it enough times—it's better to be safe than sorry.
Yesterday, we discussed being aware of your furbaby's safety around potentially hazardous plants. Today, as yet another tip for National Pet Poison Awareness Month, we're giving a reminder to also be careful of other dangers that might come with those plants. When outside with your pup or kitty, always be cognizant of the fact that some areas may have been treated with fertilizers, weed killers, and pesticides. Depending on their ingredients, such garden substances can potentially affect the intestinal tract, respiratory system, the mucosal membranes of the eyes and nose, or the skin. So, try to avoid using such garden treatments in your yard and around your home, or ensure that any treated areas are kept off limits to your pups and kitties. Also be careful when you are away from home and in areas with which you are not familiar, including strangers' yards and public parks, as you do not know what types of plant or lawn treatments may have been used in such places.
In addition, if you do use any form of fertilizer, weed killer, or pesticide, always be cautious where you store it. Make sure that it is in an areas that your furbaby cannot reach. And yet another consideration to make is the possibility of your furbaby or yourself unknowingly walking through a treated area while outside. Therefore, after a stroll outside, you might consider wiping off your furbaby's paws, as well as your shoes, to help ensure that nothing unknown is left lingering and entering the home. We can't say it enough times—it's better to be safe than sorry.
4 comments:
Happy winter walking, Astrid!
Enjoy the rest of winter while it lasts, Astrid!
Astrid seems to enjoy a walk in any season. Nice drawing and excellent tips;. XO
Happy warm walks, Astrid!
About fertilizers... TBT is organic. The lawn fertilizer is just corn meal gluten. He could eat that stuff if he wanted to. An herbicide is vinegar or boiling water. No problem there. If he has ta use something serious on a poison ivy plant, he covers it with a bucket topped with a cinder block.
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