{"id":135,"date":"2023-03-08T16:54:59","date_gmt":"2023-03-08T16:54:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cdblogdev.frontrowdigital.com\/index.php\/2023\/03\/08\/spring-cleaning-pet-friendly-tips-for-your-house-and-yard\/"},"modified":"2026-03-20T01:01:36","modified_gmt":"2026-03-20T01:01:36","slug":"pet-safe-spring-cleaning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.chuckanddons.com\/blog\/pet-parenting\/pet-safe-spring-cleaning","title":{"rendered":"Spring Cleaning: Pet Friendly Tips For Your House and Yard"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"shogun-root\" data-shogun-id=\"6407ca2e37abfa00f6dc5f2f\" data-shogun-site-id=\"d9255bbb-e575-4245-8c97-6e6fd6cb260b\" data-shogun-page-id=\"6407ca2e37abfa00f6dc5f2f\" data-shogun-page-version-id=\"68608896d6d68700f79e0455\" data-shogun-platform-type=\"shopify\" data-shogun-variant-id=\"68608b469a6262d59aa38711\" data-shogun-page-type=\"article\" data-shogun-power-up-type=\"\" data-shogun-power-up-id=\"\" data-region=\"main\"> <link rel=\"stylesheet\" type=\"text\/css\" href=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/css-2025-06-26-2657\/68608896d6d68700f79e0455_68608b469a6262d59aa38711.css\"> <script type=\"text\/javascript\" src=\"https:\/\/a.shgcdn2.com\/js-2025-06-05-1257\/global-assets-c8eabca668ebf37b819ac010fe3d58ece03139c5.js\" defer><\/script> <\/p>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-60800016-71e7-42af-8dc7-fe5a18cbc320\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div id=\"s-121b327a-0be4-41d6-9531-403fa6714d3b\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With the arrival of spring comes daylight savings time. As you check your smoke and carbon monoxide alarm batteries, turn your clocks forward and adjust all the clocks on your appliances, there are a few other things you might want to check. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-8e9b14c3-83b2-4e4c-806c-f4a3eb20617b\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-2cf59255-27b7-4ddc-bb32-94d6044d8bc3\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-d50b7ec8-e1c8-42b2-a6e1-36655755e050\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/efa73129-8a05-4570-afc6-e52dfe307fee\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-d50b7ec8-e1c8-42b2-a6e1-36655755e050\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-a2dbe568-4241-4976-a1a4-0e59d4202bf8\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">EXPIRATION DATES<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-33c049fe-72fc-4132-ac5f-12aa473f9dce\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Many pet supplies have expiration dates. Although consumer experts now say some can be good past the expiration date, many pet owners prefer to be more cautious and replace expired products. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Look at the date on your pet foods. Fresh and frozen foods have a much shorter life span than <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dry-food\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">dry foods<\/span><\/a>, and while <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/canned-food\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">canned foods<\/span><\/a> have a much longer shelf life, you should check them all anyway. Arrange them so that the ones due to expire soon are used first. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">First aid supplies and medications also have expiration dates. Replace any pet first aid supplies that are expired or have been used. For example, vet wrap (elastic tape) doesn\u2019t expire, but if your athletic dog has needed to have a paw wrapped due to running, dashing and jumping, you should replace that vet wrap.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-5bd75dcd-2deb-4786-a13e-4e755253a75e\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-3c6fcb02-f8c5-4e5f-a945-58dd119d24a1\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-9d81e881-47e8-4410-a290-6ec9af499985\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">FOOD AND WATER BOWLS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-8128b005-fabf-4706-9006-2e789b60e8d6\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Take a look at your pet\u2019s food and <span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\"><span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">water <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/dog-bowls-and-feeders\">bowls<\/a><\/span>. Although we probably don\u2019t think about this often, these need replacing every once in a while, especially if you are using plastic bowls. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">All food and water bowls should be run through the dishwasher daily. But even with regular cleaning, bacteria can build up in the pores and cracks of plastic, causing issues for your furry family member. Dogs and cats can develop redness or acne, as well as bacterial infections, on their chin because of soiled plastic bowls. Stainless steel bowls are best for pets who develop this issue as these come out of the dishwasher significantly cleaner. Steel bowls are best for pets eating <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/raw-food\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">raw food<\/span><\/a> diets, too, for the same reason. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">You should also replace steel, glass and ceramic bowls that are dented, chewed, cracked, chipped or broken.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-8a6d68fe-6ebc-402b-a9b4-39078e61bcf4\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/3804eb7a-dbb8-4063-ba87-ec63c214c33d\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-8a6d68fe-6ebc-402b-a9b4-39078e61bcf4\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-708d1080-5e9f-4fe2-b534-91c013b737c6\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-97f3f618-bd31-429e-8082-a42f39bfd2be\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-b1ebab9a-ccea-4b69-b7f0-5de943053143\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/c8c532d9-fb03-4ad0-98bf-e7e8d25db2ca\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-b1ebab9a-ccea-4b69-b7f0-5de943053143\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-fa056104-4748-48fc-889a-5870d5bcabc5\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">WATER FOUNTAINS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-1f8128d6-e5a3-4ddc-a53a-bf245b2ea563\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/pet-drinking-fountains-filters\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">Water fountains<\/span><\/a> are so easy to use it\u2019s also easy to forget to clean them. While doing your spring cleaning, empty the water, take the water fountain apart and completely clean it according to the manufacturer\u2019s instructions. If the filters are replaceable, replace them. If the filters should be cleaned rather than replaced, clean them thoroughly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If you\u2019ve lost the cleaning instructions, go to the manufacturer\u2019s website and look up the fountain you have. These sites are great resources for use and cleaning instructions. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-87e0c39d-7a12-4dc5-82cd-7f9c00969932\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-204eb820-5036-4f67-a494-18612152ff24\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-a6a3c606-40cc-460c-a046-23e245d499d6\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">LITTER BOXES AND TRASH CANS <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-a0a757da-a0d0-4cfa-b9d2-7a6d7698389f\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">How often do you completely replace the <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/litter\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">litter<\/span><\/a> in your cat\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Litter$2520Boxes$2520$2526$2520Accessories\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">litter box<\/span><\/a>? If you routinely just scoop the box and then add new litter, use this time to completely replace the litter and scrub the box.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\"> When you scrub it, take a look at the box. Can you get it really clean? Plastic litter boxes, as well as plastic trash cans, need to be replaced regularly because at some point, it just won\u2019t get clean any more. How often depends on the type of litter box, the litter you use and how many cats use the box. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">If your litter boxes have filters to help cut down on odors, this is a good time to replace those. Scrub the litter box top before you put the new filter in. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Trash cans that hold scooped litter (even when in bags) or empty cans of cat food will begin smelling bad, too. Eventually these will also need replacing. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-cf0c5cda-de33-464a-9b1b-15cc79531fbd\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/7bfb2f9a-2469-4dda-a826-b39038918cb8\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-cf0c5cda-de33-464a-9b1b-15cc79531fbd\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-ca837a80-dcf5-4fd2-ada7-f272f279e994\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-12de495b-5163-492a-91cb-3290ddacadbc\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-e71e5ff8-1870-4ef0-a7a6-7bf5402af759\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/80788e6f-be23-4d86-9ba2-f8291585ea68\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-e71e5ff8-1870-4ef0-a7a6-7bf5402af759\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-94a7d7b7-5e5a-42bb-acb9-cf2c4544e57b\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">HOUSE AND YARD<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-a99e6659-58f4-4b8a-9927-a7f0754f92ec\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Freshening up around the house? Make sure to use <span style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\">pet-friendly<\/span> cleaning <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">supplies<\/span><\/a>. Many conventional products contain toxic chemicals that can harm pets if ingested. To get rid of stubborn smells, try a <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_type:Stain$2520Removers\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">pet odor remover<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">When it comes to cleaning the yard after a long winter, pooper scoopers are a must. Choose from <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_type:Scoopers\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">rakes<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_type:Scoopers\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">spades<\/span> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_type:Scoopers\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">spring-loaded scoops<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Just like in your home, it\u2019s important to avoid using chemicals on your lawn. Toxins found in pesticides and certain fertilizers have been linked to cancer in pets. For an all-natural solution to yellow spots around the yard, try a<span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all\/products\/bags-on-board-pee-post-pheremone-treated-stake\">pee post<\/a> <\/span>or <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Cleaning$2520$2526$2520Potty\/pfilter:tags_brand:NaturVet\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">GrassSaver supplements<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-846914e5-4362-4448-bcd3-5015801257f3\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-6c8352fa-894a-4a9c-a5b0-ee47c1e4f23f\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-74a71f4d-7e3d-4741-989d-f179eae890de\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">GROOMING<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-ff033dc6-0537-4b68-a007-d9bbbb9d7b38\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">An easy way to cut down on cleaning (i.e. vacuuming up pet hair) is <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/grooming\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">regular grooming<\/span><\/a>. For both dogs and cats, routine brushing helps minimize shedding. <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Grooming\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Grooming$2520Tools$2520$2526$2520Accessories\/pfilter:tags_type:Brushes$2520$2526$2520Combs\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">Deshedding brushes<\/span><\/a> are specially designed to remove loose hair, reducing shedding by up to 90% with regular use. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">With mud season around the corner, it\u2019s the perfect time to <span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ipphl.zenoti.com\/book\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">book a groom<\/a> <\/span>or stop by for a <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/pages\/self-wash\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">self-wash<\/span><\/a>. Make sure to ask your groomer about our deshedding treatment. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-12f734f1-a826-4cd6-8f8a-7ce0939eb13d\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/4f2f9d09-feea-4380-a1f7-54f4a41340f9\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image shogun-image-cover\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-12f734f1-a826-4cd6-8f8a-7ce0939eb13d\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-9b5c99a9-8ebc-4e15-b4ee-ae81626943fe\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-8a5835f7-0a61-4ccd-bbea-1ca930225451\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div class=\"shg-c shogun-image-container shg-align-center\" id=\"s-7995274e-2b2c-4223-9cbc-d380ebe2e2be\"> <img src=\"https:\/\/i.shgcdn.com\/d21a6a85-04df-44df-b860-08e456fc98b6\/-\/format\/auto\/-\/preview\/3000x3000\/-\/quality\/lighter\/\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" class=\"shogun-image \" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"> <\/div>\n<p> <script class=\"__SHG_DATA__\" type=\"application\/json\">\n    {\n      \"__shgImageElements\": { \"uuid\": \"s-7995274e-2b2c-4223-9cbc-d380ebe2e2be\" }\n    }\n  <\/script> <\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-315e8c87-1122-40a6-aad6-50e0bb536aeb\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">A FEW MORE THINGS<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-dce70a47-76f1-4702-bd34-0b1a3937f10b\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Is your pet\u2019s favorite bed looking shabby? Take the outer covering off the<span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Beds$2520Blankets$2520$2526$2520Furniture\">bed<\/a><\/span>, vacuum the hair off it and wash it. How does it look now? If it\u2019s good, awesome. If it\u2019s worn, torn, chewed or still looks sad, maybe it\u2019s time to replace it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Just like other pet supplies, <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Collars$2520Harnesses$2520$2526$2520Leashes\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Collars\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">collars<\/span><\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Collars$2520Harnesses$2520$2526$2520Leashes\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Harnesses\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">harnesses<\/span> <\/a>and <a href=\"https:\/\/chuckanddons.com\/collections\/all?view=products#\/pfilter:tags_category:Collars$2520Harnesses$2520$2526$2520Leashes\/pfilter:tags_subcategory:Leashes\"><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46);\">leashes <\/span><\/a>don\u2019t last forever. Collars and harnesses might be too small or get worn and shabby. Leashes can wear out with cracked leather or chewed fabric. Clips might get loose, stuck open or be hard to open. These supplies should always be in good shape; your pet\u2019s safety depends on it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">Don\u2019t forget your pet\u2019s identification, too. Take a moment to double check that all information is up to date.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-vertical-align-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"shg-box shg-c \" id=\"s-411343e8-8401-4018-9f44-b361d0c8f278\">\n<div class=\"shg-box-overlay\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"shg-box-content\">\n<div class=\"shg-c \" id=\"s-54c5cc87-7c86-4bd8-9a1e-e603b025427c\">\n<div class=\"shg-row\" data-col-grid-mode-on=\"\">\n<div class=\"shg-c-lg-6 shg-c-md-6 shg-c-sm-6 shg-c-xs-12\">\n<div id=\"s-dc2c014c-c0c6-4475-95ec-94561468d691\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"color: rgb(166, 25, 46); font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: 4px;\" data-letterspacing=\"4px\">WHEN TIME CHANGES IN THE FALL <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"s-f9f0e6a9-cfdc-433c-8dca-bf5dac1034a2\" class=\"shg-c \">\n<div class=\"shg-rich-text shg-theme-text-content\">\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 18px;\">While you\u2019re taking care of these springtime chores, mark your calendar for the time change in the fall. 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