Dog Bit Safety

Got Pets? Got Kids, Too?

Flurbiprofen is an non-steroidal anti-inflammatory used both orally, as eye drops and in pain relief lotions and creams. Four cats in two separate households have been accidentally poisoned by licking the lotion off human skin where it was applied. This seemingly small amount of medication is enough to be hazardous. If you use these products, please take care to prevent exposure of pets to the medication.

Knowing how to read a dog or cat's body language may be the difference between a serious bite wound and healthy pet friendship. Not only to children misinterpret pet behavior and communication but parents do as well. Social media is full of "cute" photos and video of toddlers taking toys or food from dogs or surprising a sleeping pet. Situations may arise where a pet gets anxious or frightened but the humans in charge fail to recognize the warnings. Here are some links (for both kids and parents) that might be helpful:

FAMILYPAWS.COM

DOGGONESAFE.COM

GROWINGUPWITHPETS.COM

and our personal favorite

THEBLUEDOG.ORG