Spring is the time when nature comes to life and your pet happily runs through puddles, unaware of hidden threats.
It seems that nothing could be simpler: take the leash and go enjoy the sun.
But under the first rays of light there are deadly traps. Imagine: ice on puddles, which seems harmless, but is sharp as glass.
Did your dog cut its paw? Now the wound is a gateway for infection from dirty melt water.
And the salt that is sprinkled on the roads in winter corrodes the pads of the paws, causing chemical burns. Owners often do not notice how their pet begins to limp, attributing it to fatigue.
Another less obvious threat is ticks. They wake up with the first warm weather and hide in last year's foliage.
Did your dog sniff a bush? The parasite is already on the fur. Without treatment with drops or a collar, the risk of contracting piroplasmosis increases several times.
This disease kills within a few days, and treatment is expensive and not always successful.
Don't forget about "invisible" poisons - fertilizers and reagents that are washed into the soil.
Is your dog drinking from a puddle? It's not water, but a cocktail of chemicals that cause poisoning. The symptoms - vomiting, convulsions - won't appear right away, and you won't associate them with the walk.
You can save your pet only by reacting immediately, but it is better to avoid such situations in the first place.
And finally: the spring wind carries trash, including glass, wire, plastic. A curious dog can swallow something sharp, and then the clock will tick.
The solution is to keep an eye on your dog and choose proven routes. Yes, it requires effort, but isn't the pet's life worth it?
