{"id":529,"date":"2023-07-27T18:34:24","date_gmt":"2023-07-27T18:34:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=529"},"modified":"2023-07-27T18:34:24","modified_gmt":"2023-07-27T18:34:24","slug":"august-2023-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/august-2023-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2023 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet<\/strong><\/a>
How to Know When It\u2019s Too Hot to Walk Your Dog<\/strong><\/a>
What is That Pouch on a Cat\u2019s Stomach?<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Importance of Microchipping Your Pet<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

No matter how careful you are with keeping your pet safe, anything can happen. Dogs can get loose, cats can run out the front door, a dog can dig under your backyard fence. What would you do if your pet got lost and how could you get your pet back home?
\nPets should wear collars with ID tags, but collars can slip off, so it is also important that your pet is microchipped. \u201cMicrochips are a good back-up option for pet identification, but should never be the main one,\u201d according to the article, \u201cHigh tech: Identifying lost pets with microchips,\u201d at The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Microchips carry a pet\u2019s ID, and the chip is implanted in the pet.
\n\u201cMicrochips are tiny transponders, about the size of a grain of rice, that can be implanted in your pet’s skin by many veterinarians and animal shelters; some shelters implant one in all pets they place,\u201d the HSUS article said. A special scanner can read the chip, but it\u2019s not something most people have. Shelters, many animal rescues, and animal control officers have them to check for microchips on animals.
\nEven if you microchip your pet, you must be sure to register the microchip. According to the article, \u201cThe Importance of Microchipping Your Pet,\u201d at Today\u2019s Veterinary Nurse, \u201cWithout registering the microchip, it won\u2019t have any information on it and is essentially useless.\u201d When the microchip is registered, your pet will receive a \u201cunique identification number,\u201d and you fill in all you and your pet\u2019s information on the manufacturer\u2019s online recovery database, the Today\u2019s Veterinary Nurse article said.
\nMicrochips are a great way to get your pet back if your pet becomes lost or stolen. They have helped reunite many pets over the years.<\/p>\n\n\n


How to Know When It\u2019s Too Hot to Walk Your Dog<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

When the summer heats up it can be too hot to take your dog for a walk. The pavement becomes hot to touch. If you can\u2019t keep your hand on the pavement, then it\u2019s too hot for your dog to walk on it. So how do you know when it is too hot for a walk with your dog?<\/p>\n

If temperatures rise above 85\u00b0F, it can pose a real danger to your dog, according to the article, \u201cWhat Temperature Is Too Hot for Dogs, and When Is It Too Cold?\u201d at GoodRx Health. \u201cAt that temperature, pavement and asphalt can register as high as 140\u00b0 F. The heat can damage your pup\u2019s paws.\u201d<\/p>\n

According to the article, the following are some tips about walking your dog when the weather is too hot:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tWalk your dog either early morning or later in the evening.
\n\u2022\tIf you touch the pavement with the back of your hand and it\u2019s too hot after five seconds, then it\u2019s too hot for your dog to walk on.
\n\u2022\tBring water for your dog.
\n\u2022\tTry dog booties.
\n\u2022\tTake shorter walks.<\/p>\n

There are other things you can do to protect your dog on hot summer day walks. According to the article, \u201c7 Tips for Walking Your Dog in the Summer\u201d at be.chewy.com, \u201cPlan to take frequent breaks and enjoy the shade and cool grass together,\u201d and also choose shady routes for those walks.<\/p>\n

According to the be.chewy article, it\u2019s also very important to keep your dog cool on walks and is extra important for flat-faced breeds including Pugs, English Bulldogs, Boxers, and French Bulldogs. \u201cTheir shortened muzzles can make breathing and panting more difficult, especially in hot weather, which makes it more challenging for these dogs to stay cool,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n\n\n


What is That Pouch on a Cat\u2019s Stomach?<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n

Do you ever wonder what that pouch is on your cat\u2019s stomach? You may have felt the area and thought your cat was gaining weight. However, that layer of skin is likely the primordial pouch. But what is it?<\/p>\n

\u201cMost cats have one toward the rear of their body, with this low-hanging belly being an essential part of the feline anatomy,\u201d according to the article, \u201cWhy Do Cats Have a Hanging Belly? (Primordial Pouch Meaning),\u201d at Senior Cat Wellness. <\/p>\n

Located along the length of the stomach and in front of the back legs, the primordial pouch actually swings while your cat walks, according to the article. The pouch happens in males and females and is more common in adult cats.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe primordial pouch has evolved for many reasons, and without one, cats would find it difficult to survive in the wild,\u201d according to the article. \u201cWhile the precise reasons for the primordial pouch are still unknown, many scientists agree that it\u2019s an essential part of a cat\u2019s genetic makeup.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are many theories about the primordial pouch and why it\u2019s there. According to the article, \u201cThe Primordial Pouch: All About Your Cat\u2019s Adorable Belly Flap,\u201d at be.chewy.com, the pouch typically develops when a cat is 6 months old, and not just in house cats. They can occur in lions and tigers too.<\/p>\n

Some theories of why the pouch happened, include the following, according to the be.chewy.com article: <\/p>\n

\u2022\tIf offers \u201cprotection to the cat\u2019s internal abdominal organs, which would be especially beneficial for wild cats,\u201d the be.chewy article said.
\n\u2022\tIt provides flexibility when a cat runs.
\n\u2022\tEnergy. \u201cIt’s also possible the primordial pouch comes in handy when food is scarce,\u201d the be.chewy.com article said.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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