IT’S PET FIRE SAFETY MONTH
Do You Know How to Keep Your Animals Safe? July is Pet Fire Safety Month, and with hot, dry weather and fireworks for the Fourth,
collars, harnesses, and carrying crates near the exit you use most often. Be sure to put up a pet alert decal outside of your home that includes up-to-date information about the number and kinds of animals in your home. This will help first responders locate them in the event that you are away or unable to get to them when a fire strikes. Visit RedCross.org and search “pet fire safety” for more ideas on how to protect your pets from fire danger. For livestock: Planning is much more involved when it comes to livestock, but it’s worth doing to save your animals’ lives and prevent serious burns. Iowa State University has compiled a list of resources to help you make a plan that will work for you and your animals. Visit: prep4agthreats.org/Natural- Disasters/wildfires-and-livestock to learn more. In the event that your livestock have been exposed to fire (if it is safe for you to do so), wet them down with cool water for 20–30 minutes to cool them off. Then get them veterinary attention right away. Animals experience burns very differently from humans. Their thick fur coats can conceal burn damage. As always, prevention is best! Fireproof your home as much as possible and take measures to prevent home fires. When it comes to wildfires, stay informed and make a strong plan to deal with them in the event they strike in your area.
it’s especially important to be aware of how to protect your animals in the event of a fire and what to do if your animals — especially livestock — get burned. Plan, Prepare, and Practice The first step to protecting your animals starts by making a plan and preparing an emergency kit for evacuation. Plans should include evacuation routes out of the home for a house fire and out of your neighborhood if you are called to evacuate due to a forest fire. Include your animals in these plans and be sure to pack food and supplies (including necessary medications) for them in your emergency kit.
For pets: When you practice your evacuation procedures, include your pets! Keep leashes,
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Sweet & Savory Pupsicles Inspired by DaisyTheFrenchBulldog.blogspot.com
With the dog days of summer in full force, your pup may need some help cooling down. These five-ingredient pupsicles are just the thing!
Tina Lane Larry Harmond Page Johns Jessica Neil
INGREDIENTS
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1 package rawhide sticks
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1 can pumpkin purée
Special equipment: plastic or silicone popsicle molds
1 cup water
1/4 cup blueberries, fresh or frozen
DIRECTIONS
1. In a blender, combine pumpkin and water, blending until smooth. 2. Drop 3–4 blueberries in each popsicle mold, then pour in the pumpkin mixture, leaving about an inch of space. 3. Insert a rawhide into the middle of each mold to serve as an edible popsicle stick. 4. Freeze for 4 hours or until solid, then let your pup enjoy the taste of summer.
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