{"id":459,"date":"2022-06-24T17:19:10","date_gmt":"2022-06-24T17:19:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=459"},"modified":"2022-06-24T17:19:10","modified_gmt":"2022-06-24T17:19:10","slug":"july-2022-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/july-2022-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"July 2022 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Importance of Your Pet Wearing a Collar and Tag<\/a>
\nHow to Keep Your Pet Occupied with Indoor Activities<\/a>
\nKeep Your Pets Safe During July 4 Fireworks<\/a><\/p>\n

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\nThe Importance of Your Pet Wearing a Collar and Tag<\/strong>
\nKeeping your pet safe is priority No. 1. One of the best ways to do it is by ensuring your pet wears a collar and tag. It can help save you from a lot of heartache.<\/p>\n

A collar and tag can literally save your pet\u2019s life by ensuring you get back your pet if he is lost. \u201cYet a study published in Preventative Veterinary Medicine revealed that only 33 percent of owners keep ID tags on their pets,\u201d according to the article, \u201cDog Tags 101: What You Need to Know to Keep Your Pet Safe\u201d at Vetstreet.com.<\/p>\n

Tags on pets \u201cconsiderably increase the return-to-owner (RTO) rate if your pet is lost,\u201d the article said. Even if your pet is microchipped, your pet should also wear a collar and tag. It\u2019s like reinforcement and extra protection.<\/p>\n

Your pet\u2019s tags should include a phone number so you can be reached any time of the day. You can also include a second tag with the microchip information as well and one for proof of rabies.<\/p>\n

There are other important things you can do, according to the article, \u201cIdentification Tags & Microchips\u201d at American Humane.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tHave your pet wear a temporary tag if you are traveling, the American Humane article said. Include contact information of someone who can reach you.
\n\u2022\t\u201cFor cats, use a specially made safety collar that has a short piece of elastic sewn in it,\u201d the American Humane article said. \u201cThese collars allow the cat to escape if it gets caught on window blinds, furniture, fencing or other objects.\u201d
\n\u2022\tEven if your cat is an indoor cat, ensure he wears a tag as he could slip outside and get lost.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s better to be safe than sorry so ensure your pets are protected with a collar and tags.<\/p>\n

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\nHow to Keep Your Pet Occupied with Indoor Activities<\/strong>
\nSometimes you just need indoor activities for your pet. That can happen if it\u2019s too hot outside, during gloomy weather, or rain. It can also be just because you want some quality indoor activities to keep your pet occupied.<\/p>\n

When your pet is not active, it\u2019s not good. That goes for humans too. According to the article, \u201c6 Indoor Activities to Do With Your Pets\u201d at Michelson Found Animals, \u201cToo many hours of being sedentary can lead to depression, isolation, or what people in cold climates know as \u2018cabin fever\u2019.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the article, the following are some indoor things to do with your pet to keep you both moving:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tUse the stairs! Run up and down with your pet and you\u2019re doing some real exercise and burning some calories.
\n\u2022\tScavenger hunt: Stimulate your dog or cat\u2019s mind. \u201cHide small pieces of their favorite treats all over your home and watch them run wild,\u201d the article said.
\n\u2022\tGet some boxes and build a fort or cat tree. Oh, what fun!
\n\u2022\tA good old-fashioned game of fetch always does the trick.<\/p>\n

There are more ways to keep occupied indoors when you\u2019re stuck inside. According to the article, \u201c13 Ways To Keep Your Dog Busy When You\u2019re Stuck Indoors\u201d at iHeartDogs.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tNosework games. Start with healthy treats and place around the room while your dog watches. Command your dog to \u201cFind the treats!\u201d Follow up \u201cand offer lots of encouragement and praise each time she finds one,\u201d the iHeartDogs article said.
\n\u2022\tHide and seek. You can play and reinforce the \u201cstay\u201d command. \u201cIt also involves exercise, problem solving, and improves the human-animal bond!\u201d the iHeartDogs article said.<\/p>\n

You can always have great activity choices when you\u2019re stuck inside with your pet.<\/p>\n

<\/a>
\nKeep Your Pets Safe During July 4 Fireworks<\/strong>
\nJuly 4 is near and while many people love fireworks, there are many people and pets who don\u2019t. Fireworks can be a literal nightmare for many pets.<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the Fourth of July, many animals become so frightened by the noise and commotion of fireworks that they run from otherwise familiar environments and people, and sadly become lost,\u201d according to the article, \u201cFireworks: An explosion of fear for animals\u201d at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).<\/p>\n

Wildlife animals are also devastated from the trauma that fireworks cause. \u201cThe sudden bright flashes and sounds can cause wild animals to run into roadways, resulting in more car accidents than normal,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n

According to the HSUS article, the following are ways to keep your pets and wildlife safe:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tLeave your pets home in a safe place with a radio or TV on to block out the noise. If you must have your pet with you, ensure your pet is on a leash and with you at all times.
\n\u2022\tFor very fearful pets, speak with your veterinarian about medicine and other options to ease the fear.
\n\u2022\tEnsure your pet is microchipped, wears a collar and ID tag in case she gets out and lost.<\/p>\n

The ASPCA offers additional ideas to keep your pets safe during the July 4 holiday. According to the article, \u201cFourth of July Safety Tips\u201d at ASPCA.org, you have to make sure your pet doesn\u2019t get into foods that can be a danger.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tKeep alcoholic drinks away from pets at all times. They can be poisonous to pets.
\n\u2022\tIf it doesn\u2019t say it\u2019s for animals, do not apply any sunscreen or insect repellent to your pet.<\/p>\n

Make sure your pet is safe July 4 and at other holidays throughout the year. You can both still have lots of fun.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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