FYI - Our store will be closed this Thur and Fri (11/24~11/25).
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Holidays. Show all posts
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Happy Thanksgiving!
Wishing you all a Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Have a safe and awesome time with your loved ones this Thanksgiving weekend! Here's some good Thanksgiving safety tips from ASPCA.
FYI - Our store will be closed this Thur and Fri (11/24~11/25).
FYI - Our store will be closed this Thur and Fri (11/24~11/25).
Monday, September 5, 2011
Friday, July 1, 2011
4th of July Schedule
We will be closed on Monday, July 4th.
The hard working puppies @ Furry Tales are ready for a chillaxing weekend.
Please be safe as you celebrate this festive holiday. Here are some general safety tips:
- Make sure your pet is wearing an ID tag or is microchipped. Fireworks can freak out some animals and cause them to run away.
- Keep alcohol and human foods out of your pet's reach. Alcohol, onions, chocolate, coffee, avocado, grapes, salt and yeast dough can be toxic to animals.
- Keep matches and lighter fluid out of your pet’s reach.
- Do not play with firecrackers or sparklers around your pet (especially if you have children).
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Memorial Day Weekend Schedule
We will be closed on Monday, May 30th.
"Can't wait to enjoy some Muttgarita and yummy BBQ under the sun!"
Thursday, February 3, 2011
Friday, December 31, 2010
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Happy Holidays!
Thank you for your continued support and patronage.
We wish you a Merry Christmas
and a Happy New Year!
P.S. Thanks for all the cute Xmas cards, delicious chocolates & pastries :)
XOXO, Furry Tales
Winter precautions for pets
Happy holidays!! So much to do before Xmas & New Year... we haven't had much time to post anything on the site. Thought I remind everyone these common winter precautions for pets! Trust me, it's not fun to be at the emergency vet's office during the holidays! (Mickey got into a bag of macadamia nuts when he was a puppy... I no longer eat macadamia nuts after that horrible incident!)
Holiday Items
via Sheltienation.com
Holiday Items
- Tinsel/Ribbon – can be ingested and cause serious gastrointestinal trauma.
- Christmas tree water (with additives) – can cause stomach upset.
- Bubble lights – contain methylene chloride which can be harmful if swallowed as a liquid or inhaled as a vapor.
- Lights/electrical cords – cats, kittens & puppies may bite cords causing electrocution.
- Glass/Plastic ornaments – can cause serious gastrointestinal trauma.
- Antifreeze – even a small amount (1 tablespoon) can be fatal to a small pet.
- Rodenticide – should not be used in a home with pets or small children.
- Ice Melts – can cause ulceration if left on the skin or feet. Can also cause serious gastrointestinal trauma if ingested.
- Alcohol – can be toxic to pets causing breathing problems & depression.
- Chocolate – dark and/or bakers chocolate is more harmful in smaller doses than milk chocolate. All chocolate should be kept away from pets.
- Human Food – is too rich for pets, and while it’s tempting to share over the holidays, it’s best to keep your pet on his/her normal diet.
- Macadamia Nuts – cause difficulty walking, tremors & swollen limbs.
- Yeast dough – if enough is ingested before it has risen fully or cooked, it will continue to rise causing serious gastrointestinal distress.
- Holly Berries – can cause gastrointestinal upset if ingested in large quantities.
- Mistletoe – can be very toxic to pets if ingested.
- Pointsettias – are not as toxic as once believed, but can cause stomach upset.
- Lillies – even in small amounts, can cause serious kidney damage if ingested.
- Yew – causes muscle tremors, difficulty walking & has adverse cardiac effects.
- Cyclamen – the roots of this plant can cause serious gastrointestinal distress.
If you suspect your pet has been poisoned, you should call your veterinarian or you can call the NAPCC.
(NAPCC stands for National Animal Poison Control Center)
This is not a free call.
* 1-800-548-2423 ($30 per case, credit card only; free follow-up until problem is resolved.)
* 1-900-680-0000 ($20 for 5 minutes, $2.95 per minute thereafter).
This is not a free call.
* 1-800-548-2423 ($30 per case, credit card only; free follow-up until problem is resolved.)
* 1-900-680-0000 ($20 for 5 minutes, $2.95 per minute thereafter).
via Sheltienation.com
Sunday, October 31, 2010
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Halloween Safety Tips!
It's almost Halloween (yeah!). I know how most of us love to get all dressed up & eat lots of junk food (hi gym!) on this fun holiday... Here are some important tips from ASPCA as this fun holiday for us maybe a little stressful & sometimes dangerous for our furry babies:
1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them.
3. Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.
4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.
5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!). For pets who prefer their “birthday suits,” however, wearing a costume may cause undue stress.
6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal's movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandana.
7. Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not have small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that he could choke on. Also, ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury.
8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.
9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside.
10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver, increaing the chances that he or she will be returned to you.
Please be safe!
1. No tricks, no treats: That bowl of candy is for trick-or-treaters, not for Scruffy and Fluffy. Chocolate in all forms—especially dark or baking chocolate—can be very dangerous for dogs and cats. Candies containing the artificial sweetener xylitol can also cause problems. If you do suspect your pet has ingested something toxic, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.
2. Popular Halloween plants such as pumpkins and decorative corn are considered to be relatively nontoxic, but they can produce stomach upset in pets who nibble on them.
3. Wires and cords from electric lights and other decorations should be kept out of reach of your pets. If chewed, your pet might suffer cuts or burns, or receive a possibly life-threatening electrical shock.
4. A carved pumpkin certainly is festive, but do exercise caution if you choose to add a candle. Pets can easily knock a lit pumpkin over and cause a fire. Curious kittens especially run the risk of getting burned or singed by candle flames.
5. Dress-up can be a big mess-up for some pets. Please don't put your dog or cat in a costume UNLESS you know he or she loves it (yup, a few pets are real hams!). For pets who prefer their “birthday suits,” however, wearing a costume may cause undue stress.
6. If you do dress up your pet, make sure the costume isn't annoying or unsafe. It should not constrict the animal's movement or hearing, or impede his ability to breathe, bark or meow. Also, be sure to try on costumes before the big night. If your pet seems distressed, allergic or shows abnormal behavior, consider letting him go au naturale or donning a festive bandana.
7. Take a closer look at your pet’s costume and make sure it does not have small, dangling or easily chewed-off pieces that he could choke on. Also, ill-fitting outfits can get twisted on external objects or your pet, leading to injury.
8. All but the most social dogs and cats should be kept in a separate room away from the front door during peak trick-or-treating hours. Too many strangers can be scary and stressful for pets.
9. When opening the door for trick-or-treaters, take care that your cat or dog doesn't dart outside.
10. IDs, please! Always make sure your dog or cat has proper identification. If for any reason your pet escapes and becomes lost, a collar and tags and/or a microchip can be a lifesaver, increaing the chances that he or she will be returned to you.
Please be safe!
Friday, September 3, 2010
Labor Day Weekend Schedule - Closed 9/6 Mon & 9/7 Tues
Happy Labor Day! We'll be closed on Mon & Tues for Labor Day. Hope you all have a chillaxing weekend!
Thx boss for the extra day off! ;)
Thx boss for the extra day off! ;)
Saturday, July 3, 2010
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