{"id":569,"date":"2025-07-28T21:02:47","date_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:02:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=569"},"modified":"2025-07-28T21:02:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-28T21:02:47","slug":"august-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/august-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"August 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

How to Help Ease Separation Anxiety in Your Pet<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
\nIt\u2019s time to get the kids ready to go back to school after a summer of being home. That also means your pet will have to get used to not having children around. Everyone\u2019s routine will change, and adjustments will be made.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for pets to get upset or stressed when routines change, according to the article, \u201cAdjusting your back-to-school routine for happy pets\u201d at Vetster. \u201cWith dogs in particular, it\u2019s important to understand the difference between their normal, temporary feelings of being stressed and a medical disorder like separation anxiety,\u201d the article said. If you believe you are dealing with a dog who is panicking while at home alone, it\u2019s time to call your veterinarian.<\/p>\n

Distractions for pets can include exercise, mental stimulation (such as safe games or puzzles), food, and atmosphere, the article said. \u201cConsider keeping pets enclosed in a smaller space while you are away, rather than giving them the full run of your house.\u201d<\/p>\n

Try to help your pet adjust before your kids start school and you go back to work or you could come home to witness \u201cunwelcome surprises,\u201d according to the article, \u201cBack to school: how to help your pet adjust,\u201d at 24Petwatch.<\/p>\n

The 24Petwatch article suggests the following to help prepare your pet.<\/p>\n

\u2022\tTrain your pet to be alone by \u201cstarting early and building up the time they are left alone gradually by around 15 minutes each time.\u201d Additionally, establish a routine.
\n\u2022\tCreate a safe place for your pet including a bed, toys, food, and water.<\/p>\n

Consider Doggie Day Care at Second Home Pet Resort. Your dogs will be with our great staff and will socialize with other dogs while having fun.<\/p>\n

The more you prepare your pet for his new routine, the better it will be for everyone.
\n The Benefits of Summer Grooming for Your Dog<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
\nIt may be late summer, but temperatures are still high. That means it\u2019s even hotter for your pet. One way to keep your pet cool and comfortable is with late summer grooming to help manage shedding and maintain your pet\u2019s comfort.<\/p>\n

According to the article, \u201cSummer Grooming: Why It\u2019s Important And How To Do It\u201d at Dog Tails by DogWatch, \u201cProper and regular grooming assists the shedding process, helps prevent fleas and ticks, promotes healthy skin and a healthy coat, and can even help detect potential diseases or conditions.\u201d<\/p>\n

Make sure to give your dog regular baths, but overbathing can cause issues, including dry skin. Shorter haired dogs should be OK with being towel dried and longer-haired dogs may need a blow dryer, according to the article. \u201cBrushing your dog in the summer not only helps remove any dead fur and debris but also helps your pup maintain a comfortable body temperature,\u201d the article said.<\/p>\n

A good summer groom is also about your dog\u2019s well-being, according to the article, \u201cSummer Dog Grooming Guide: Keeping Your Canine Cool and Comfortable\u201d at BarxParx. Some of the benefits of summer grooming include:<\/p>\n

\u2022\tIt helps with shedding management for dogs with double coats.
\n\u2022\tA good groom helps promote your dog\u2019s healthy skin.
\n\u2022\t\u201cTrimming excess fur, especially around your dog\u2019s ears, belly, and paw pads, can help prevent overheating,\u201d the BarxParx article said.<\/p>\n

Remember at Second Home Pet Resort, we have a grooming department that is a cut above the rest. We take great care of your pets, and they get to wait in one of our guest suites after their groom.<\/p>\n

Your pet can enjoy a Basic Bath & Brush Package, Full Service Grooming, or A La Carte Services. Just give us a call at (602) 997-6600 to make an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

How to Help Ease Separation Anxiety in Your Pet It\u2019s time to get the kids ready to go back to school after a summer of being home. That also means your pet will have to get used to not having children around. Everyone\u2019s routine will change, and adjustments will be made. It\u2019s not uncommon for… Read more »<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[1],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=569"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":570,"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/569\/revisions\/570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=569"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=569"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=569"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}