Bird Dog & Retriever News
February/ March 2026 issue page 3
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Spring safety tips
Gardening and flowers
Many popular springtime plants — including: tulips, daffodils, and azaleas rhododendrons — are highly toxic to pets and can prove fatal if eaten. Compost piles, which can contain harmful bacteria, are also a dange
Ticks & Fleas
As the snow eases look out for flea and ticks.
Easter
A stash of Easter candy is not a celebration for dogs.
Collars & Tags
Since you will be out more check the status of your dogs collars & tags. Also if you make a spring trip to the vet and have ID chips verify that is working.
Spring cleaning:
Spring is the time to clean and renew things. But sometimes chemicals and dogs don’t mix
Grooming
Regular brushing helps manage heavy shedding, while regular baths can help remove pollen from their coat. Our dogs are moving for their winter coat to their spring & summer. Expect a mess.
Springtime our Animals return
Look for the return of snakes, bees and a lot more things to chase.
Pesticides
Rodenticides (rat bait) and snail bait are often fatal if ingested. Find out what yo neighbor is using.
Fertilizers
Cocoa mulch is particularly hazardous as its chocolate scent attracts dogs, yet it contains theobromine, which is toxic.
Dog, My Friend
When God had made the earth and sky, the flowers and the trees. He then made all the animals and all the birds and bees. And when his work was finished, and not one was quite the same. He said "I'll walk this Earth of mine and give each one a name". And so he traveled land and sea, and everywhere he went, a little creature followed him, until it's strength was spent. When all were named upon the earth, and in the sky and sea, the little creature said, "Dear Lord, there's not one left for me." The Father smiled, and softly said, "I've left you to the end, I've turned my own name back to front, and called you, "Dog, my friend"
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