We know, you love your pets a lot and it is a great pleasure to have them around you! However, the loud noises and booms that emerge during cooking and grilling might scare your pet; especially if they are small kitties and puppies. The reason behind this is that the hearing capability of such pets is higher than humans and because of this the impact these sounds make on them is greater too. Also, BBQ cooking exudes a lot of heat, which might lead to a severe heatstroke in pets.
We will discuss a few tips and precautions that you can take while indulging in any backyard BBQ session to maintain safety of your pet. They will enlighten you about the potential threats that might affect your pet’s health. So, let’s get started!
Keep your Pet Safe During Backyard BBQ
Avoid Food with Bones
Food with bones such as chicken wings and ribs can cause internal problems and pose a choking hazard, too. To prevent this, keep the pets away from the boney food, and even while disposing off such food, make sure it stays out of reach of your pets.
Say No to Leftover Barbecue Food
Keep a check that children or any other guests don’t feed leftover food to your pet as the BBQ food is greasy; it may upset your pet’s stomach.
Keep Repellents Out Of Reach
It’s advisable to keep the bugs away while you are enjoying the backyard barbeque session. But, using repellents might be dangerous as inhaling insect repellant products can cause respiratory or digestive problems to your pet.
Seek Protection from Excessive Heat
Make sure your pet gets to sit in a shady place, as direct exposure to heat can invite a lot of problems for your pet. It can also result in the possibility of developing a heatstroke from the heat emitted during the BBQ session.
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Define the Perimeter for Their Movement
Keep your dog away from the grills, as the grills remain hot for several hours even after turning off the flames. Also keep a check on sharp objects if your pet is hovering around the place and refrain him from entering the corner spaces that have been used to dispose the trash.
Keep Foods Away That Can Be Toxic For Your Pet
Keep foods like onions, garlic, fruit salad, etc. away from the reach of your pets as they can prove to be toxic for them. If possible, keep such foods at places that are out of reach of your pet. Even sugary items should not be accessible to them as they can create problems in their digestive tract.
Ensure Protection from BBQ
Keep Pets Away From Fireworks
Fireworks can prove to be scary for your furry friend. So, make sure that your pet is away from any kind of firework as this can invite nuisance and spoil your party. Keeping your pet at a reasonable distance from the flames can save your pet from burns, and any probable injuries. And the worst part is— even the unlit fireworks are poisonous.
Give an ID card to Your Pet
Before starting the BBQ get-together or while heading towards one, give an ID card to your pet. This will ensure the pet’s safety in a number of ways. The tag on the collar of your pet should have updated information about your phone number and address to keep the hosts acquainted about his identity. The ID card can play a vital role in bringing your scared pet back home safely in case he gets lost during the party.
Keep the Pets Away From Alcohol
Alcohol should never be left unattended around pets, especially in case of dogs. The shots of alcohol can be refreshing for you, but they are deadly for your pet. Its ingredients, mainly ethanol is highly toxic for pet animals.
If you like to host BBQ parties, or attend exciting summer backyard sessions, then make sure that you keep the above do’s and don’ts in mind to ensure the safety of your dear pet. We know you love them, but getting distracted when the party is at its full boom is common as paying attention to the guests might divert your attention. Simply follow these tips to create a safer and enjoyable environment for yourself and your pet!
Summary
Enjoying a backyard barbecue is always a pleasant experience, but with pets lurking around there are some potential risk factors that need to be dealt with. Here, we discuss some situations that may arise and also offer the solutions to deal with the same.