{"id":434,"date":"2021-06-02T17:59:55","date_gmt":"2021-06-02T17:59:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=434"},"modified":"2021-06-02T17:59:55","modified_gmt":"2021-06-02T17:59:55","slug":"june-2021-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/june-2021-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"June 2021 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Benefits of Food Puzzles for Pets<\/a>
\nHow to Keep Your Dog Safe Around the Pool<\/a>
\nJune Is Adopt A Cat Month: Tips on Adopting <\/a><\/p>\n

<\/a>
\nThe Benefits of Food Puzzles for Pets<\/strong>
\nOur pets mean the world to us and they bring so much to our lives. What else can we do for them?<\/p>\n

How about helping them do what their ancestors did, such as search for food? \u201cEven though most of the animals who live with humans have been domesticated for thousands of years, they still share a lot of similarities with their wild counterparts,\u201d according to the article, \u201cFood Puzzles for Pets\u201d at Best Friends Animal Society.<\/p>\n

Like their wild counterparts, they have a \u201cneed to forage for their food,\u201d the article said. One of the productive things you can do for your pet is to provide a food puzzle. It provides your pet something to do to keep him busy. \u201cFood puzzles are also great for pets who wolf down their meals because the animal must eat more slowly and, therefore, can savor the food a bit more.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are many food puzzles to buy and you can make your own. Plus pets are not born knowing how to forage so you have to help by teaching your pet.<\/p>\n

According to the article, \u201cChoosing the Best Interactive Toys and Food Puzzles For Your Dog\u201d at Preventive Vet, food puzzles are great for:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tPuppies who are teething, as they can actually have something they are allowed to chew
\n\u2022\tDogs who eat fast
\n\u2022\tThose picky eaters
\n\u2022\tPet parents who need a break while pets get some mental stimulation
\n\u2022\tKeeping crated dogs busy<\/p>\n

Keep a close watch over your pet when he is using his new puzzle toy. \u201cThis is both for safety reasons (to prevent them from choking on or swallowing chunks of plastic or cardboard) and also for confidence reasons (to make sure they\u2019re able to \u2018figure it out\u2019 and don\u2019t get frustrated or destructive),\u201d the Preventive Vet article said.<\/p>\n

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\nHow to Keep Your Dog Safe Around the Pool<\/strong>
\nSummer is around the corner and that means fun and pool time. While it\u2019s always important to be safe around the pool, that also goes for your dogs.<\/p>\n

So, how do you keep your dog safe around the pool?<\/p>\n

Believe it or not, every dog is not a natural swimmer. Start off with some lessons by teaching some basics, according to the article, \u201cDogs and Water Safety\u201d at Fetch by WebMD.<\/p>\n

The article suggests the following:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tBring your dog to a shallow, quiet spot in the pool.
\n\u2022\tBe sure your dog\u2019s leash is on and get in the pool with your dog.
\n\u2022\tBegin at the water\u2019s edge and only stay as you see your dog having a good time.
\n\u2022\tIf your dog is uncomfortable and doesn\u2019t want to go in, do not!
\n\u2022\t\u201cWhen your dog begins to paddle with their front legs, lift their hind legs to show them how to float,\u201d the article said.
\n\u2022\tTeach your dog how to get in and out of the pool.
\n\u2022\tNever leave your dog alone in the water.<\/p>\n

The article, \u201cFive Pool Safety Tips for Dogs\u201d at PetMD.com also offers some great advice including buying a life vest for your dog, especially for one who doesn\u2019t swim very well. \u201cThey provide extra buoyancy and a dash of bright colors so that your dog can stay afloat and remain highly visible,\u201d the article said. Even with a vest, never leave your dog alone!<\/p>\n

If you have a senior dog, make sure to speak with your veterinarian first to find out if swimming is an option. Learn CPR for dogs; it can save a dog\u2019s life. Make sure you have a fence around your pool so your dog doesn\u2019t fall in.<\/p>\n

The more you prepare your dog around the pool, the safer for everyone.<\/p>\n

<\/a>
\nJune Is Adopt A Cat Month: Tips on Adopting <\/strong>
\nJune is not only the month when summer starts, it\u2019s also Adopt a Shelter Cat month. What a great way to start off the summer!<\/p>\n

While you may not be ready or able to adopt a cat in June, there are other ways to help now (or throughout the year). According to the article, \u201cJune Is Adopt a Shelter Cat Month\u201d at Petful.com, the following are ways to help:<\/p>\n

1.\tKittens are cute, but consider adopting cats who are often overlooked. These include black cats who are more difficult to adopt, senior cats, and bonded adult pairs.
\n2.\tFoster if you cannot adopt. You may be helping to save a life that would otherwise be euthanized due to space.
\n3.\tVolunteer at a shelter or rescue. \u201cAlthough you won\u2019t be promoting cat adoption directly, if you help the organizations that do, you\u2019ll be making their lives a lot easier,\u201d the Petful article said.
\n4.\tDonate items, supplies or money.
\n5.\tNetwork adoptable cats through your social media or by speaking with friends and family who may want to adopt.<\/p>\n

If you plan to adopt a cat, the following tips from \u201cCat Adoption Checklist\u201d gathered together by American Humane can help:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tConsider two cats instead of one. \u201cCats require exercise, mental stimulation, and social interaction,\u201d the American Humane article said. \u201cTwo cats can provide this for each other.\u201d
\n\u2022\tChoose a vet before you adopt, then schedule an appointment after you bring home your adopted cat.
\n\u2022\tBuy the supplies your cat will need before you bring her home.
\n\u2022\tCat-proof the home.
\n\u2022\tInclude your new feline in any family emergency plan.
\n\u2022\tEnsure everyone in the home is on board to adopt a cat.<\/p>\n

Before you know it your newly adopted cat will be right at home and purring in your lap.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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