Tag: Pets

Protecting Our Pets

by Jackie Lebouitz
April 25, 2024

Our pets are precious to us, and their safety should always be a priority. Follow these 10 tips to help keep your pet healthy and safe. You can click on each tip to learn more. Tip #1: Prevent heartworm. Tip #2: Use pet-safe scents. ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Tags: Bird, Cat, Chemicals, Disease, Dog, Essential Oils, Ferret, Food, Friends, Furry, Heartworm, Pet Safety, Pets, Pgm_Chemicals, Plants, Prevention, Scents, Toxic, Xylitol

Cane toads (Bufo Marinus) and your pets.

by Alicia Betancourt
October 19, 2023

South Florida's lush landscape and subtropical climate make it a paradise for both humans and a diverse range of wildlife. However, in recent years, an invasive species has become a growing concern for the region, especially concerning ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Home Management, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Cane Toad, Family Hot Topic, Florida Keys, Hazardous, Invasive Species, Landscape, Pets

Poisonous Houseplants and Pets

by Terra Freeman
August 7, 2023

If you are anything like me, you may have a tendency to collect living beings that require routine care and attention, and the occasional house sitter. Once I realized there were enough cats and dog running around, I turned my attention towards ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture,
Tags: Houseplants, Pets, Poison, Poisonous

Pets and Toxic Plants

by Yvonne Florian
May 5, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Andrea Lazzari & Yvonne Florian In honor of National Pet Day, which was April 11th, let's bring awareness to some common household and ornamental plants which may be harmful to our furry friends. Holiday ... READ MORE

Category: Home Management, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Holiday Plants, Pets, Toxic Plants, Toxic Plants Lists

Pesticides and Pets: Is My Cat or Dog Safe?

by Entomology Emily
August 4, 2022

Hello Avid Readers! When considering your home, pesticides, and pets, have you ever wondered, "Is my cat or dog safe?" Monday, August 8th is International Cat Day. In honor of our furry goblin overlords, this week's blog is about their safety. ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, Work & Life
Tags: Emily Kraus, Pesticide, Pesticide Exposure, Pesticide Information Office, Pesticide Safety, Pets, Safety

UF expert explains how people can help prevent species from becoming invasive

by Brad Buck
July 20, 2022

Florida crawls with invasive species: Burmese pythons, water hyacinths, Brazilian peppertrees. By taking a few precautions, we can lower the chances an animal or plant becomes invasive, says a University of Florida expert. Earlier this month, ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Brazilian Peppertree, Burmese Python, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, Deah Lieurance, Ecosystems, Establishment, Everglades, Invasive, Nonnative, Pets, Transport

Arthritic dog or moody mare? Consider acupuncture

by Samantha Murray
October 16, 2020

Acupuncture is widely known, but not fully accepted as a form of “go-to” treatment for humans or animals. But whether it be helping a mare overcome unexplained infertility, get a stallion in the right mindset for breeding or bring comfort ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Acupuncture, Equine, Pets

The New Employees of the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center

by Ken Gioeli
March 31, 2020

As most of the faculty, staff and students at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center are working from home during these unprecedented times, we decided to introduce you to the newest team members at MREC – our pets. Astro, Director ... READ MORE

Category: Work & Life
Tags: Mid-Florida Research And Education Center, MREC, New Employees, Pets, Working From Home

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