MANILA, Philippines - Pets are curious by nature, exploring just about everything they can get their paws on. Responsible pet parents can help keep their furry friends out of harm’s way by keeping in mind a few simple reminders. These include inspecting their yard where harmful chemicals may exist, examining the garbage thrown in cans, which pets may topple over, and securing items like medication, cleaning solutions, and other common household products that may pose danger to pets.
Other useful pet safety reminders are to make sure your four-legged home companions will not manage to open cupboards and cabinets. Get lots of other helpful tips by reading the article, “Pet-Proof Your Home” which is featured in the latest issue of Bow & Wow Times, an informative publication offered to Bow & Wow members.
Bow & Wow Times editor Pam So-Suarez suggests that “it is a good idea to train your dog or cat from the very beginning on what he or she should do and shouldn’t be doing around the house.” Pet-lover Pia Guanio, a proud owner of three Jack Russell pups, likewise shares her pet parenting experiences in the Bow & Wow Times.
Peruse the articles “Dog Summer Health Concerns” and “Help Your Cat Beat the Heat.” If you have pet companions, it is important to acquaint yourself with normal and abnormal vital signs of your furry friends.
To ensure the safety of your canine pals, know which foods don’t mix or agree with a dog’s health. Most foods for human consumption can be fine for dogs. Know what those are. Read the article “10 `People’ Foods for Dogs” and give your pup a nutritional boost and some food variety. The recent issue of Bow & Wow Times likewise features food, which your pet cats can eat safely off the table.
The American Shorthair cat, noted for its adaptable personality and sociable, easy-to-train characteristics, is presented in Breed Spotlight. The American Shorthair Cat is a working cat that can be a great companion, being a healthy, hardy breed with few genetic defect.
Bow & Wow, the all-natural pet food store is at level 5, Shangri-La Plaza Mall, and at the lower ground floor of Greenbelt 5, Makati City.
For more information, visit the Bow & Wow website at www.bowandwow.com.ph.