Abacoa & Alton Neighbors January 2021

28 Abacoa &Alton N E I G H B O R S | J a n u a r y 2 0 2 1 Thank goodness it’s 2021! For pet owners, it’s the time to focus on the pet essentials used daily that we tend to neglect: pet bowls, collars, leashes, harnesses, ID tags, pet toys, beddings, and pet’s teeth! Pet bowls. As soon as you see chipping, flaking, bubbling, grooving, rusting or scratches, it’s time to replace it. Bacteria grows quickly and those crevices will be a breeding ground. Rust is a silent poison. It’s also good to have extras for rotation as all pet bowls need to be washed daily. Collars, leashes and harnesses. These are the cheapest insurance plan you can get for your pet’s safety. If these items start to fray, it’s time to go to Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming in the Abacoa Plaza for a fitting. It’s just not worth a collar, harness or leash break during a walk. If these are still in good condition, make sure you wash it (air dry only) or give it a good wipe down. Silicon material is the favorite because it’s easy to clean, waterproof and it’s reflective too. Pet ID tags. If the tags are no longer easy to read or you have changed phone numbers, please have a new one made. Cutting edge laser engraving designed to last the lifetime of your pet is available. Remember, ID tags can just be your pet’s ticket home if he/she gets lost. Pet toys. Hand washing rubber toys with hot water and mild dish soap is a good start to avoid bacteria build up. Plush toys can be washed in the washing machine and tumble dried but read instruction label first. Make sure to do these separate from your family’s utensils and clothing. For toys that are ripped, stuffing, squeakers and other parts starts coming out, it’s time to toss it in the trash. And a word of caution, some pets have a favorite toy. Before you throw that away, make sure to get a back-up. Bedding & blankets. A pet’s bedding should be washed weekly. Everything pets pick up outside, they drag in their bed. And, if he/she sleeps with you, they drag it to your bed too, which means you have to wash your beddings weekly. Pet’s Teeth. Dogs and cats are equally susceptible to developing problems with their teeth come 3 years old and up. Plaque build up leads to a whole lot of crazy and the first sign is bad breath. Our store offers non- anesthesia dental cleaning by a licensed pet hygienist who does our dogs and clients’ pets as well. Next schedule is on Saturday, February 27. It’s by appointment only so you have to reserve a slot on that date or future dates. If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 561-630-5800 or drop in Abacoa & Alton’s Neighborhood Pet Store, Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming Abacoa at the Abacoa Plaza. PET CORNER A New Year Calls for a Refresh for Pets By Zou Bouchard MPM MSFM MAB Pet Nutrition Specialist/ Owner Abacoa - Woof Gang Bakery & Grooming DENTAL SPA AT ABACOA visit us at: www.dentalspaatabacoa.com 1155 Main Street • Suite 105 • Jupiter, FL • 33458 NO INSURANCE... NO PROBLEM Ask Us About Our VIP Dental Insurance Plan Thepatientandanyotherpersonresponsible forpaymenthasaright torefuse topay,cancelpayment orbereimbursed forpayment foranyotherservice,examinationor treatment that isperformedasaresultof andwithin72hoursofresponding to theadvertisement forreduced feeservices,examinationor treatment. Dental Implant Service (D6010, D6056, D6059)