Now it's really getting to be autumn. That's why we've made this overview of 5 things you should be aware of as you head into autumn.
1 Chestnuts
It can be great fun to go chestnut hunting in the fall, but many dog owners are not aware that the chestnuts that come from the horse chestnut tree can actually poison our dogs. Horse chestnuts contain the toxic glycoside, aesculin. If your dog eats them, they may drool, vomit, and get diarrhea. Deaths from consuming chestnuts are rare, but can occur in severe poisonings.
2 Acorns
Another thing you should be aware of that can be toxic to our dogs is acorns, which contain the substance tannin. If ingested in large quantities, the dog's gastrointestinal system can become irritated, you will experience fatigue, constipation and diarrhea - in some cases, dogs can develop liver or kidney damage.
3 Yew
A third thing you should pay attention to is the conifer, Yew. The small red fruits that sit on the bush can be tempting for dogs – especially if they have already had success eating berries from the bushes over the summer. The core in particular contains a lot of the toxic alkaloid taxine, which will result in dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting and drooling, among other things. Also keep an eye out for pupil dilation. Dogs can also develop breathing problems, which can end in coma and death.
Always contact your veterinarian if you experience abnormal behavior.
4 Dark Evenings
The days are getting shorter, so it's important to be visible on your walks when darkness falls. To stay visible to drivers, cyclists and other people, consider getting some reflective clothing for yourself and your dog. Reflectors are so easy to forget on the go.
That's why all DogCoach winter clothing has reflectors attached that can be easily unfolded as needed.
You can also use lights that are fixed on yourself and the dog.
Check out the smart dog walking hat with lights here.
5 Kennel cough
Autumn is the season for kennel cough. Kennel cough is highly contagious and is spread through things like greetings, sharing water, toys, coughing and sneezing. This means that dogs that meet a lot of other dogs are at the highest risk of getting infected.
The cough can occur very suddenly and seem as if the dog has something wrong with its throat.
You should always contact your veterinarian if you think your dog seems tired or you suspect kennel cough.
5 things you should be aware of in autumn
Now it's really getting to be autumn. That's why we've made this overview of 5 things you should be aware of as you head into autumn.
1 Chestnuts
It can be great fun to go chestnut hunting in the fall, but many dog owners are not aware that the chestnuts that come from the horse chestnut tree can actually poison our dogs. Horse chestnuts contain the toxic glycoside, aesculin. If your dog eats them, they may drool, vomit, and get diarrhea. Deaths from consuming chestnuts are rare, but can occur in severe poisonings.
2 Acorns
Another thing you should be aware of that can be toxic to our dogs is acorns, which contain the substance tannin. If ingested in large quantities, the dog's gastrointestinal system can become irritated, you will experience fatigue, constipation and diarrhea - in some cases, dogs can develop liver or kidney damage.
3 Yew
A third thing you should pay attention to is the conifer, Yew. The small red fruits that sit on the bush can be tempting for dogs – especially if they have already had success eating berries from the bushes over the summer. The core in particular contains a lot of the toxic alkaloid taxine, which will result in dizziness, stomach pain, vomiting and drooling, among other things. Also keep an eye out for pupil dilation. Dogs can also develop breathing problems, which can end in coma and death.
Always contact your veterinarian if you experience abnormal behavior.
4 Dark Evenings
The days are getting shorter, so it's important to be visible on your walks when darkness falls. To stay visible to drivers, cyclists and other people, consider getting some reflective clothing for yourself and your dog. Reflectors are so easy to forget on the go.
That's why all DogCoach winter clothing has reflectors attached that can be easily unfolded as needed.
You can also use lights that are fixed on yourself and the dog.
Check out the smart dog walking hat with lights here.
5 Kennel cough
Autumn is the season for kennel cough. Kennel cough is highly contagious and is spread through things like greetings, sharing water, toys, coughing and sneezing. This means that dogs that meet a lot of other dogs are at the highest risk of getting infected.
The cough can occur very suddenly and seem as if the dog has something wrong with its throat.
You should always contact your veterinarian if you think your dog seems tired or you suspect kennel cough.