Dogs
Did you know that the species of flora that we plant in our garden, might have hazardous effects on the health of our pets. Therefore, one should take due care not to include certain plants that produce toxic substances. Every year, many pets are affected due to the accidental consumption of harmful plants. However, there are many other things present in the garden that affect animals, other than plants, which include fertilizers, insecticides, cocoa mulch, fleas and even garden tools.
Pet Safe Gardens
Gardens that we maintain with the utmost care and hard work, shouldn't harm our pets in any way. For this, one needs to undertake a few precautions during gardening.
Fertilizers
The ingestion of fertilizers can affect the digestive tracts of animals. If a dog or cat consumes fertilizers in excessive amounts, it might suffer from an upset stomach. The fertilizers that are spread in the garden are easy for pets to consume. Thus, one should allow animals to roam in the garden only after a certain period of time. This period of time is called the 'waiting period', after which the fertilizers soften and can't harm the pets.
Cocoa Mulch
Cocoa mulch is a byproduct obtained from the production of chocolate. The cocoa bean shells are used for mulching. The sweet smell of cocoa mulch attracts many animals. Just like chocolates affects our pets adversely, cocoa mulch too has harmful effects on their health. The health issues that occur in animals after the ingestion of cocoa mulch are diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, muscle tremors and hyperactivity. Instead of using cocoa mulch, one should try cedar, shredded pine or hemlock bark for the purpose of mulching. No matter which materials are used, monitoring the activities of our pets is necessary.
Poisonous Plant Species
Some people like to constantly keep on experimenting with their gardens, which includes the introduction of new plant species in the garden. A few of the toxic plants that have an adverse impact on cats and dogs are azalea, rhododendron and sago palm. The sago palm and mushrooms, that belong to the Cycad family, are responsible for kidney failure. The plant species that create heart problems in animals are azalea, oleander, rhododendron, lily of the valley, foxglove, rosebay and kalanchoe. Thus, only pet safe plants should be incorporated in gardens.
Insecticides
The insecticides used in gardens include different types of baits, granules, sprays, etc. Some of the insecticides that lead to harmful consequences, if ingested by pets, are the snail baits that contain metaldehyde, systemic insecticides which contain disulfoton or disyston, fly bait containing methomyl, common rat poisons and gopher or mole baits that contain zinc phosphide.
Garden Tools
Tools strewn across the backyard could be as harmful as the above mentioned factors or components that affect pet health. If pets gets hurt by the rusty and sharp garden tools, they might be vulnerable to tetanus. It is possible to avoid such a problem by storing the tools properly.
Ticks and Fleas
Insects present in the lawn may affect your pet in many ways. The problems caused by fleas are hair loss, scratching, hot spots and scabs. The above mentioned effects also result from the infestation of ticks. Ticks cause diseases like Mountain spotted fever, Lyme Disease and Babesia. Pets safe lawns can be prepared by the elimination of these insects i.e. by mowing and proper lawn care.
Pet Safe Weed Killers
The weed killers one uses in his garden should not affect the pets in an adverse manner. There are many pet safe weed killers available in the market which don't affect the health of animals.
Pet Safe Gardening
Use of organic gardening techniques can minimize the harmful effects of gardening on the pets to a large extent. Since the organic fertilizers like composts don't have any harmful chemicals, they are safe to use.
Following the above mentioned guidelines and undertaking appropriate measures would help in the preparation of a pet safe garden and give your pet a new lease of life.
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Dogs
Pet Safe Gardens
Did you know that the species of flora that we plant in our garden, might have hazardous effects on the health of our pets. Therefore, one should take due care not to include certain plants that produce toxic substances. Every year, many pets are affected due to the accidental consumption of harmful plants. However, there are many other things present in the garden that affect animals, other than plants, which include fertilizers, insecticides, cocoa mulch, fleas and even garden tools.
Pet Safe Gardens
Gardens that we maintain with the utmost care and hard work, shouldn't harm our pets in any way. For this, one needs to undertake a few precautions during gardening.
Fertilizers
The ingestion of fertilizers can affect the digestive tracts of animals. If a dog or cat consumes fertilizers in excessive amounts, it might suffer from an upset stomach. The fertilizers that are spread in the garden are easy for pets to consume. Thus, one should allow animals to roam in the garden only after a certain period of time. This period of time is called the 'waiting period', after which the fertilizers soften and can't harm the pets.
Cocoa Mulch
Cocoa mulch is a byproduct obtained from the production of chocolate. The cocoa bean shells are used for mulching. The sweet smell of cocoa mulch attracts many animals. Just like chocolates affects our pets adversely, cocoa mulch too has harmful effects on their health. The health issues that occur in animals after the ingestion of cocoa mulch are diarrhea, vomiting, seizures, muscle tremors and hyperactivity. Instead of using cocoa mulch, one should try cedar, shredded pine or hemlock bark for the purpose of mulching. No matter which materials are used, monitoring the activities of our pets is necessary.
Poisonous Plant Species
Some people like to constantly keep on experimenting with their gardens, which includes the introduction of new plant species in the garden. A few of the toxic plants that have an adverse impact on cats and dogs are azalea, rhododendron and sago palm. The sago palm and mushrooms, that belong to the Cycad family, are responsible for kidney failure. The plant species that create heart problems in animals are azalea, oleander, rhododendron, lily of the valley, foxglove, rosebay and kalanchoe. Thus, only pet safe plants should be incorporated in gardens.
Insecticides
The insecticides used in gardens include different types of baits, granules, sprays, etc. Some of the insecticides that lead to harmful consequences, if ingested by pets, are the snail baits that contain metaldehyde, systemic insecticides which contain disulfoton or disyston, fly bait containing methomyl, common rat poisons and gopher or mole baits that contain zinc phosphide.
Garden Tools
Tools strewn across the backyard could be as harmful as the above mentioned factors or components that affect pet health. If pets gets hurt by the rusty and sharp garden tools, they might be vulnerable to tetanus. It is possible to avoid such a problem by storing the tools properly.
Ticks and Fleas
Insects present in the lawn may affect your pet in many ways. The problems caused by fleas are hair loss, scratching, hot spots and scabs. The above mentioned effects also result from the infestation of ticks. Ticks cause diseases like Mountain spotted fever, Lyme Disease and Babesia. Pets safe lawns can be prepared by the elimination of these insects i.e. by mowing and proper lawn care.
Pet Safe Weed Killers
The weed killers one uses in his garden should not affect the pets in an adverse manner. There are many pet safe weed killers available in the market which don't affect the health of animals.
Pet Safe Gardening
Use of organic gardening techniques can minimize the harmful effects of gardening on the pets to a large extent. Since the organic fertilizers like composts don't have any harmful chemicals, they are safe to use.
Following the above mentioned guidelines and undertaking appropriate measures would help in the preparation of a pet safe garden and give your pet a new lease of life.
- Grass, Weeds And Plants Pets Should Not Eat
By Linda Cole Cats and dogs who wander outside during the warmer months will always find something to nibble on. Some may chew on a weed or piece of grass because it tastes good. It doesn't harm them to eat certain plants, but some vegetation is...
- Plants That Can Poison Your Pet
By Suzanne Alicie The week of March 14-20 is National Animal Poison Prevention Week. There are many items around your home that are poisonous for pets; sadly, many of the pretty plants and flowers we enjoy seeing can be deadly for our pets. National...
- Planting Pet Friendly Gardens
Gardening with PetsYou might think it’s not possible to have dogs and cats, as well as a garden, whether that garden is indoors or out. But, you can have the best of both worlds if you are willing to follow some simple rules. Safety First: Be very...
- Pet Safe Weed Killer
Nowadays, a whole array of pet safe products are available in the market, so that you can ensure the safety of your pets, to a great extent. They include pet friendly fences, doors, plants, etc. Even fertilizers, pesticides and weed killers have...
- Designing A Pet-friendly Garden
Gardeners have an inherent quality of being in love, perpetually, with nature. Their love for foliage can go beyond the religious mowing and mulching activities. It is a passion for plants that, perhaps no words could justify. Most nature lovers...