As the leaves fall and the weather cools, you no longer have to worry about your furry friend overheating in sky-high temperatures. However, there are several new health and safety considerations to keep in mind this time of year. From home to the boarding facility, protect your pal by following these key tips.

How to Keep Your Pet Safe During Fall

1. Keep Holiday Treats at Bay

The holiday season means lots of turkey, pie, and other greasy, sugary foods that can upset your pet’s stomach. Remember that foods like macadamia nuts, grapes, chocolate, and Xylitol®-sweetened baked goods are toxic to dogs and that cats should never have raw eggs. Even if you know these rules well, you may have to remind any holiday visitors tempted to slip your furry friend treats.

2. Look Out for Antifreeze & Rodenticides

As the weather cools, people will increasingly use antifreeze and rodenticides, both of which are highly toxic to pets. When changing your car’s coolant, make sure your pets are out of harm’s way. If you use rodenticides, only do so in areas your pets do not enter. Ingesting these substances can be fatal.

3. Schedule Boarding Appointments Today

Since cat and dog boarding appointments fill up quickly during the holiday season, make any arrangements for upcoming vacations during fall time. Whether you have a go-to dog pet sitting service or enlist a loved one, scheduling ahead of time will reduce stress down the road. 

Keep your pet healthy and happy year-round when you enroll at Monroe County, New York’s trusted boarding and grooming facility. Whether you’re heading out for Thanksgiving weekend or a week-long trip, the team at Evergreen Kennels will take excellent care of your pal. The facility features a lush, expansive outdoor environment that provides pets in the Rochester, Churchville, and surrounding areas the exercise and playtime they deserve. For more information about dog and cat boarding services, visit the local business online or call (585) 293-1920.