Safety Tips for Outdoor Enthusiasts

 THE BREGMAN VETERINARY GROUP

www.BregmanVetGroup.com

Are you and your pet outdoor enthusiasts?  We encourage you to spend time outdoors with your pet, but remember to be careful of infectious diseases from improperly cooked food, insect bites, and contaminated water.  Here are a few safety tips to help make sure you and your pet are healthy.

Outdoor Safety Tips:

• Start Healthy – Avoid camping or hiking if you or your pet are feeling ill.  People and animals are both more prone to disease if their immune systems are weak.
• Get Vaccines – Make sure your pets are up-to-date on their vaccines, especially rabies.
• Use Preventative Medication – Consider using preventative treatments for your pet, such as heartworm prevention for dogs and cats.
• Prepare First Aid – Make sure you are well versed in first aid techniques for both yourself and your pet.
• Watch for Ticks – Humans and dogs are especially vulnerable to tick-borne diseases.  Prevent tick bites by applying tick-control treatments, limiting access to tick-infested areas, and checking your pet frequently for ticks.

By taking preventative steps, you can avoid various diseases and keep your pets healthy.  When you keep safety in mind, you can prevent tick-borne diseases like anaplasmosis and babesiosis, diseases caused by parasites like camplybacteriosis and cryptosporisiosis.  Read more about the different diseases pet owners need to watch out for on the AVMA website.

If you have any questions about how to care for your pet on an outdoor adventure, contact Bregman Vet Group!  Read more on the American Veterinary Medical Association website or call our office for more information.

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