{"id":447,"date":"2022-01-05T14:14:13","date_gmt":"2022-01-05T14:14:13","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=447"},"modified":"2022-01-05T14:14:13","modified_gmt":"2022-01-05T14:14:13","slug":"january-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/january-2022-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"January 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

New Year, New Dog: Put Your Dog First in The New Year<\/a>
\nWhat to Know About Adopting a Pet Rabbit<\/a>
\nCat\u2019s Out of the Bag: What\u2019s up with cats and paper bags?<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nNew Year, New Dog: Put Your Dog First in The New Year<\/strong>
\nLast year went so fast, and now it\u2019s another new year. Resolutions aside, there are always great things you and your dog can do in 2022.<\/p>\n

Going to the vet and groomer and trying to shed some pounds are all good ideas. There are other great ways to keep your dog happy and healthy. \u201cThere are a lot of little things you can do \u2014 that (thankfully) don\u2019t require a ton of extra work,\u201d according to the article, \u201c10 Ways to Add More Joy to Your Dog\u2019s Life\u201d at thewildest.com.<\/p>\n

The following tips from the article may help you and your dog get excited:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tTry out a new place for daily walks. Instead of the same routine, check out a new area. That can be a new neighborhood, hiking trail, or drive in the car to a new place.
\n\u2022\tLet your dog lead. \u201cLet them choose the route, the pace and what is worthy of extensive sniffing,\u201d according to the article.
\n\u2022\tLet them play! It makes dogs very happy.
\n\u2022\tLearn and understand your dog better. \u201cThe more you understand dogs, the easier it is to avoid misreading them and to successfully communicate with them,\u201d the article said.
\n\u2022\tLet your dog be who he is and love him for that.<\/p>\n

There are other things you can do to \u201chelp strengthen your bond but also provide physical and mental stimulation for pups, which promotes overall good health,\u201d according to the article, \u201c21 fun things to do with your dog,\u201d at Care.com.<\/p>\n

Ideas include taking an agility or obedience training class, playing in leaves or snow, taking a trip and staying at a pet-friendly hotel, taking your dog to work, or watching a movie.<\/p>\n

Take the time and do new fun things with your dog. You\u2019ll both be better and happier for it.<\/p>\n

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\nWhat to Know About Adopting a Pet Rabbit<\/strong>
\nSome people adopt dogs while some adopt cats. But did you know that there are many rabbit lovers out there who want to adopt one to bring home?<\/p>\n

Rabbits are a popular pet, wonderful companions, and come in many colors, sizes and shapes. They don\u2019t need a lot of space, are typically quiet, and they don\u2019t need to go outside, according to the article, \u201cWhat You Need to Know Before You Adopt a Rabbit\u201d at PetMD.com.<\/p>\n

However, rabbits do require proper care, lots of love, and are a responsibility. \u201cWith proper diet and medical care, rabbits can live eight-12 years or more\u2014which is longer than many other small animal pets,\u2019 according to the article.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re thinking of adopting a rabbit, please keep the following in mind:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tRabbits do best indoors where they live longer and healthier lives.
\n\u2022\tExercise is important. Let rabbits out of their cage to run around while under supervision (they are chewers!). It\u2019s great for their health.
\n\u2022\tEach rabbit has her own personality.
\n\u2022\tSocialize your rabbit.
\n\u2022\tA high fiber diet is essential for rabbit health. Remember rabbits are herbivores.
\n\u2022\tThey groom themselves often but need nail trims.
\n\u2022\tEnsure your rabbit has unlimited hay to chew and safe rabbit toys as their teeth grow continuously.
\n\u2022\tSchedule yearly vet visits for preventive care.<\/p>\n

Learn how to care for your rabbit and do your homework and research before adopting. Search your area for local rabbit shelters, according to the article, \u201cRabbit Adoption: Everything to Know About Adopting a Rabbit\u201d at be.chewy.com.<\/p>\n

After you decide on the rabbit to adopt, make sure to provide the proper hay, a hay feeder, pellets as well as fresh vegetables, the be.chewy.com article said. Also, be sure to provide a roomy cage or playpen, bedding and appropriate litter as well as toys.<\/p>\n

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\nCat\u2019s Out of the Bag: What\u2019s up with cats and paper bags?<\/strong>
\nWe love our cats. There\u2019s nothing cuter even when they\u2019re finicky or just doing strange cat things. Some cats just love a good cardboard box, but there\u2019s others who especially enjoy a nice paper bag. But why?<\/p>\n

\u201cIt turns out liking boxes and bags above anything else isn\u2019t your cat rebelling, but instead is a preference wired within your cat\u2019s brain as it adapted to new environments,\u201d according to the article, \u201cWhy Do Cats Like Boxes and Bags?\u201d at National Kitty. The article offers the following reasons:<\/p>\n

1.\tThere is comfort in closed spaces such as boxes and paper bags, which help reduce stress.
\n2.\t\u201cBoxes and bags help ease anxiety for cats, therefore cats are drawn to them,\u201d the article said.
\n3.\tA good paper bag (or box) is perfect for a nap and a place to get warm. \u201cBoxes and some bags are able to function as makeshift incubators, keeping our cats warm in houses that are probably too cold for them,\u201d the article said.
\n4.\tCats also enjoy playing with paper bags because the \u201ccrinkle sound\u201d is mentally stimulating for them.<\/p>\n

If your cat enjoys bags, stick to paper because plastic can be very dangerous. So, throw out plastic bags or keep them out of reach. Keep paper bags safe for cats by removing handles.<\/p>\n

Cats like paper bags for other reasons as well. For bags that previously held groceries, \u201cThis means that it retains the smell of food, which will definitely heighten a cat\u2019s curiosity,\u201d according to the article, \u201cWhy Do Cats Lay On Paper?\u201d at Senior Cat Wellness.<\/p>\n

There\u2019s also the attention factor. \u201cCats like to choose when you acknowledge their company,\u201d the Senior Cat Wellness article said. \u201cIf you miss other cues, your cat may start lying on something valuable to you.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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