When you prepare for bad weather set to roll into town, you do take into consideration the things that your pets may need during power or water outages? If you haven't prepared for what your pet will need during emergencies, now is the time to do it. Our blog will show you exactly what you need to get for different types of pets to ensure that you have everything that you may need during emergencies when you can't get out of your house to make a run for these supplies. We will cover everything from basic needs to treating medical emergencies your pet may experience.
Adopting an elderly dog is a great thing to do. You will be giving the dog a comfortable and safe home to live out their remaining years, as opposed to letting them die alone and scared in a kennel. However, it's important to understand that there are some special things you need to have on hand at your house when you bring your new friend home. These items are important for old dogs who often have health and comfort needs that younger dog's don't have.
Dog Bed With Orthopedic Foam
You're new dog will want a comfortable place to sleep. It's a good idea to look for a dog bed that has orthopedic foam. These are better than the beds that are filled with cotton or some cheap synthetic filler. The orthopedic foam will help support the dogs body, which is essential if the dog suffers from arthritis or just age related joint pain. The foam won't bunch up into sections like the cotton and synthetic fillings are wont to do.
Pet Stairs For Your House
If you are getting a little old dog, or a big dog with serious joint problems, then you might want to get a set of pet stairs. They can use this to get up on the couch or bed (if you allow it.) These stairs are normally made of a plastic material, which makes them lightweight and easy to clean. The steps on the staircase will have a material that provides traction (synthetic carpet, for instance) that can be removed to clean.
These staircases are lightweight, and are often made of component parts so that you can disassemble them and move them in a container instead of carrying the small staircase around the house.
Dog Ramp For Your Car
Let's not forget getting into the car. You could use the indoor pet stairs, but that would be bothersome because you would have to carry it outdoors every time your dog got into the car. Plus, the stairs might get dirty from the driveway, and you don't want to get that dirt inside your living room or bedroom.
You could lift your dog, but some dogs don't like to be lifted. So what you can do is get a pet ramp. These are small and collapsible. You can keep them in the trunk of your car. They extend out and bridge the backseat and sidewalk. That will allow your dog to walk up a gently sloped ramp as opposed to having to jump up into the car. Contact a pet supply company, like Mid Cape Pet and Seed Supply, Inc., for more help.
Share17 March 2016
