Davinci's Korner

With the holidays right around the corner, all the holiday festivities, parties, decorations, visitors, and deliveries, we don’t realize that there can be unforeseen dangers lurking in the shadows for our pets.   This time of year, I become a more avid online shopper, which means more deliveries to my home. I don’t know about you, but my dogs love it when the doorbell rings or someone is knocking on my door! With the excitement of who is there (or it could be protectiveness), it’s easy for them to slip right out the door as you are bringing in a package or signing for delivery.   Since I have five dogs, it’s easier for me to gate off the area to the door. For most, who may only have one or two dogs, keeping a leash by the door and making sure they have their collars on (with the ID tag with your current name and phone number) for such an occasion will help in case they decide to make a mad dash out the door. If your pet isn’t already microchipped, you might consider having that done. T

  Life is a BIG unknown. You never know what is going to happen and where. Always prepare for the unexpected.  For example, my younger brother and sister (Kaos and Dutchess) are constantly roughhousing, playing hard, and running around like maniacs. They don’t realize what dangers are lurking out there. My baby sister ripped her one nail right off! Then a few days later she cracked a molar and was bleeding in her mouth! So, mom has prepared a Dog First Aid Kit for us.   Now there are many different types of First Aid kits you can have. A basic kit that carries the more widely used essentials or a poison first aid kit. Mom started out with the basic kit and adds on as needed. So, we shall start out with the basics, and mention other essentials after.   Basic Supplies for Pets First Aid Kit Gauze  for wrapping open wounds or to use as a muzzle for painful pets Non-stick bandages and adhesive tape  (self-adhering water-repellent bandages work well on dogs without sticking to their fur.) C