As you take steps to stay healthy this cold and flu season, remember to do the same for your dogs and cats, since our furry friends can be susceptible to the same sniffles, sneezes, coughs and runny noses as humans.
Here are some tips to keep those noses wet and those tails wagging:
- Keep your pet’s vaccinations up-to-date.
- Try to limit your pet’s exposure to extreme weather.
- If your home is dry, put a humidifier in the area your pet most frequently occupies. Keep your floors as clean as possible. Remember, airborne irritants settle where pets tend to live.
- If you notice your neighbor’s animal looking a little under the weather, you may want to re-think a friendly get-together between pets. While your animals can’t get you sick, they can become infected from animals of the same species.
- And if pets exhibit unhealthy symptoms, be sure and schedule a visit to your veterinarian. In many cases, antibiotics can help your pet make a full and rapid recovery.
These simple steps should help you and your pets have a healthy and happy new year!
