{"id":1353,"date":"2019-07-10T13:28:12","date_gmt":"2019-07-10T20:28:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/?p=1353"},"modified":"2019-07-10T13:28:12","modified_gmt":"2019-07-10T20:28:12","slug":"when-it-comes-to-wildlife-keep-an-eye-on-pet-safety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rocklinranchvet.com\/blog\/when-it-comes-to-wildlife-keep-an-eye-on-pet-safety\/","title":{"rendered":"When It Comes to Wildlife, Keep an Eye on Pet Safety"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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It can be thrilling to catch a glimpse of a wild animal, but unless you are at a safe distance their actions can be highly unpredictable and incredibly dangerous. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Raccoons, skunks, foxes, porcupines, and opossums are certainly not rarities, but neither are local sightings of rattlesnakes, bears, coyotes, cougars, and various birds of prey. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The bottom line is that when pet safety remains a top priority, we can all move closer toward peaceful (or at least uneventful) co-existence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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With urban and suburban sprawl, natural habitats for wild animals is shrinking. This, paired with easily accessible roadways, makes crossing paths with wild animals more likely to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In and around Rocklin and Roseville, wild animal encounters are fairly common. When pet owners are prepared, their pets have a better chance of walking away unscathed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your pet isn\u2019t fully vaccinated, or has a lapse in their parasite preventatives, we urge you to get everything up to date<\/a>. Various wildlife can carry and spread contagious diseases, like rabies or leptospirosis. They can also share ticks, fleas, and worms with your pet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Most wildlife try to avoid human encounters. However, in the event that you see a wild animal<\/a> while out walking or hiking with your pet, please remember these go-to pet safety tips:
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