Taking care of your pets
Vacation time is here and man’s best friend is often left behind for the neighbors to feed.
The summer months bring a huge increase in the number of lost dogs picked up and kept at our three county shelters. It is especially high after the Fourth of July.
If you care about your dogs, I suggest the following: Try to make a reciprocal arrangement with a responsible friend, who will care for your dog while you’re on vacation, and you will do likewise for them. Before leaving your dog, make sure the caretaker has all the necessary information about the veterinarian, what authority do you have if the dog becomes ill, whom to contact.
Also, no dog should be without an ID tag around its neck. If you can afford an ID chip, pay the additional few dollars and be sure it is registered, then a finder of a lost dog can phone the registry 24/7 and find its owner.
Regarding the Fourth of July, many dogs are terrified and manage to escape. Try not to leave your dog unattended. If you must leave, confine your dog to the house or to the garage. To dull the noise of the fireworks, place cotton balls in their ears.
Hazel Mortensen
Solvang
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