Some of us are just messier than others. It's OK, you don't need to be ashamed! If you were a messy kid, maybe you grew out of it into a more organized adult. Maybe your parents made you keep your room neat and tidy but things got jumbled as you got older. Or maybe you started out a little messy and just kept it up once you became a grown-up. (I can be guilty of this myself sometimes.)
May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day. I would like to focus today’s newsletter on cleaning, but not just because of this...I'd like to pay attention to it today because it can save your dog's life.
Spring cleaning is a yearly ritual that many of us take part in. Unfortunately, cleaning also means that a lot of people are bringing out lots of toxic chemicals and harsh cleansers. Do you know how to clean safely with a dog around? Here is a great article with tips on how to spring clean with your dog in mind.
May 10th is National Clean Your Room Day. I would like to focus today’s newsletter on cleaning, but not just because of this...I'd like to pay attention to it today because it can save your dog's life.
Spring cleaning is a yearly ritual that many of us take part in. Unfortunately, cleaning also means that a lot of people are bringing out lots of toxic chemicals and harsh cleansers. Do you know how to clean safely with a dog around? Here is a great article with tips on how to spring clean with your dog in mind.
When you're cleaning, I want you to keep an eye out for things that can hurt your dog. Now is a GREAT time to look over the kinds of items that your dog can reach, and consider whether they pose a threat. You might be familiar with some of these, like toxic plants, but others such as chewing gum can also pose a significant threat.
Don't forget, look out for small objects that your dog can easily swallow or chew. These items can get lodged in your dog's digestive system and become what is known as a foreign body. Learn to recognize the signs of these and of poisoning in dogs so if they do get into something you will be prepared.
During cleaning you might come across a well-hidden potty accident. Regardless of how it happens (sickness, new puppy, etc), cleaning up the stains and odors can be a real pain. This gets more difficult the longer the mess has been sitting. It is very important to completely remove traces of the accident so that your pooch isn’t encouraged to go again in the same spot. This article is filled with information on how to remove the stains and smells from carpet and upholstery.
Good luck with your cleaning, and hug your dog for me!