Danger Issue One: Bees and Wasps

During the autumn season, bees and wasps begin to lose the main source of their sustenance. Flowers and pollen producing plants begin to die off and bees and wasps are left wanting. These pesky insects will often create new nests in piles of leaves that may be collecting around the yard. So, be sure to keep your yard raked from large leaf piles. In addition, bees and wasps become a bit desperate and will steadily congregate around trash cans, pop cans, and food of any kind. Be sure to keep these items securely bagged and lidded, so bees and wasps don't create an additional problem for you or your pets. Rest assured in the fact that insect bites are not typically life-threatening to most pets, but they can be an unnecessary evil.

Danger Issue Two: Fireplaces

With the cooler temperature trends that accompany autumn, you might decide to create a fire in your indoor or outdoor fireplace. When doing so, be sure to keep all of the fire and smoldering ashes, including sparks, protected with a screen. Pets can be curious creatures who like to sniff around fireplaces and could be harmed if unprotected from the fire. In addition, pets will smell any food that you might be cooking in an outdoor fireplace or firepit, so be cautious and keep these areas protected from your pet.

Danger Issue Three: Heaters