Paws Up! Its Friday! - Pet Parade - BEWARE Conker Danger

Hiya people and pets- its Friday once again, of course (thank doG) which means its time to celebrate with style, the going of a hard working week, and the coming of a fun-filled weekend! Can anyone wait for a whole weekend with your four-legged chums? Nope! Its Paws Up! Its Friday! - a special Friday-ly occurrence here at EW.

Today we are here to raise a serious issue putting our dogs in danger this Autumnal season. Its conker season. And did you know, Conkers are also another toxic thing to our innocent canine chums, who simply wish to explore everything. Especially puppies.

Its important that you are wary and say a big...

My good little ones, setting good examples to dogs and their owners all across the globe!

These are highly poisonous if chewed or eaten. And if swallowed whole, can cause serious blockages internally. 

If you think your dog has eaten/chewed/swallowed a conker, veterinary attention is vitally needed as soon as possible!!! 

Some people that I have come across didn't know conkers posed a serious danger to dogs - and they are a rather odd, natural yearly occurrence for dogs to be harmed by. So make sure you and people you know with dogs well and truly KNOW THE FACTS! Its another thing that could save your dog and other's dogs.

So here are some of our recommended tips to keeping your dog safe from conkers all season round.

1. If you're unlucky enough to have a conker tree in your garden frequently dropping it's contents in front of your precious pooches each crisp autumn day, I'd recommend, as I do briskly, efficiently, but carefully each morning, picking ALL of the conkers and their shells up from the ground and out of the way of your dog(s) completely and utterly.

2. Try and stop or prevent your dog from scavenging in the are which conkers drop. This could be in your garden, or on a walk even. Birds can even be known to pick them up and drop them in mid air, meaning you could have a secretive one or few in your garden that you are completely unaware of, and remain unaware of until, unfortunately, it may be too late or something has occurred meaning a stressed out vet trip, worry, and risks.

Keep a strict eye on your dog snuffling in places you can't easily see! Prevent this if and when possible.

I hope ya'll realise the dangers of seasonly objects such as conkers, and ensure your dogs stay safe from them this season.

We're delighted to be participating in the Pet Parade Blog Hop very kindly hosted by the well-known 'Friday crew' (!) Rascal and Rocco our host, alongside co-hosts Barking From the Bayou, Jan's Funny Farm, Basil the Bionic Cat, and Love is Being Owned by a Husky! - thanks again, guys!!

See you tomorrow for Sepia Saturday!! Remember, we cohost!! We have also made a slight change to our personal Saturday posting traditions to central the Sepia day. Come by tomorrow and find out what to expect! Its all positive guys!!!

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P.S. Don't forget to join the October 2014 Pinch Punch Post Blog Hop with us!

Thanks for frolicking by our cyberspace today guys! It was sure a great PAWty!!!