Alright, so you used that Scotts Weed and Feed stuff on your yard, huh? Now you’re wonderin’ about them pets of yours. Good on ya for thinkin’ about ’em! Them critters are family, just like our own young’uns.
Now, I ain’t no fancy scientist or nothin’, but I’ve heard some things from folks around here and seen a thing or two myself. That Weed and Feed stuff, it’s got chemicals in it, you know? Stuff that kills weeds. And if it can kill weeds, it can’t be too good for Fido or Fluffy to be rollin’ around in it right away.
The first thing they always tell ya is to read the directions on the bag. Yeah, I know, readin’ them little letters ain’t always easy, especially when you get to be my age. But them directions, they’re there for a reason. They’ll tell you right there on the bag how long to keep the critters off the grass.
From what I gather, most of these things say you gotta keep the pets and the kids off the lawn for at least 24 hours. Some even say 48! That’s a whole day or two, mind you. But it’s better to be safe than sorry, ain’t it?
- Why wait so long? Well, like I said, it’s got them chemicals. And you gotta let them chemicals dry up and settle down. If the grass is wet, them chemicals can get on your pet’s paws and fur. And you know them critters, they lick themselves clean. That means they’re eatin’ them chemicals, and that ain’t good.
- And what about rain? If it rains after you put down that Weed and Feed, you gotta wait even longer. The rain washes them chemicals into the ground, but it can also make the grass wet again. So, wait another 24 hours after the rain stops, just to be sure. I always say, better to be safe than have a sick dog on your hands, right?
- Waterin’ the lawn. Some folks say you gotta water the lawn real good after you put down that Weed and Feed. That helps the stuff soak into the ground and get to them weeds. But then you gotta wait for the grass to dry again. So, again, it’s that 24-hour rule, at least.
Now, some folks say their dogs eat grass sometimes. Yeah, mine does too, silly mutt. But you really don’t want them eatin’ grass that’s been treated with chemicals. It might just make ’em throw up, which ain’t fun for nobody, but it could be worse. So keep a close eye on them for a few days, just in case.
And don’t just think about the dogs and cats. If you got chickens or rabbits or any other critters that roam around the yard, they gotta stay off that grass too. Them little ones are even more sensitive to them chemicals, you see.
What if your pet gets into the stuff anyway? Well, first off, don’t panic. But keep a close eye on ’em. If they start actin’ funny, like throwin’ up or shakin’ or just not bein’ themselves, you gotta call the vet right away. Don’t wait around, hop on it fast!
Look, I ain’t tryin’ to scare ya. Lots of folks use Weed and Feed, and most of the time, everything’s just fine. But it’s always better to be careful, especially when it comes to our furry friends. Just follow them directions, give it plenty of time to dry, and keep a close eye on them critters. That’s the best way to keep ’em safe and sound.
So, there you have it. Just use your common sense, follow the rules on the bag, and your pets will be just fine. Now go on and enjoy that nice, green lawn of yours – after it’s safe, of course!
Tags：[Pet Safety, Weed and Feed, Lawn Care, Scotts, Animal Health, Chemical Safety]
