{"id":571,"date":"2025-08-27T01:50:51","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:50:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/?p=571"},"modified":"2025-08-27T01:50:51","modified_gmt":"2025-08-27T01:50:51","slug":"september-2025-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.secondhomepetresort.com\/blog\/september-2025-newsletter\/","title":{"rendered":"September 2025 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"

Understanding Your Dog\u2019s Health in September<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
\nIn September, as kids are back in school, it\u2019s a good time to delve into important health considerations for your dog. That includes nutritional tips and blood pressure awareness.<\/p>\n

Did you know that your dog can get high blood pressure or systemic hypertension? This \u201cdescribes high blood pressure throughout the body: a sustained elevation in systolic pressure of 140mmHg or greater, in diastolic pressure of 90mmHg or greater, or both,\u201d according to the article, \u201cSystemic Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Dogs\u201d at VCA Hospitals. The article says that the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine suggests that treatment should occur \u201cwhen systolic pressure remains over 160 mmHg persistently.\u201d
\nAccording to the article, some signs of hypertension in dogs include:
\n\u2022\tSudden blindness
\n\u2022\tDetached retina
\n\u2022\tBlood in urine
\n\u2022\tNervous system signs such as depression, head tilt, and seizures
\nHypertension in dogs can be managed, and treatment \u201cdepends upon the underlying cause, if any,\u201d the article said.
\nAlso important for your dog\u2019s overall health is good nutrition and a balanced diet. \u201cNutrients are substances obtained from food and used by an animal as a source of energy and as part of the metabolic machinery necessary for maintenance and growth,\u201d according to the article, \u201cDog Nutrition Tips\u201d at ASPCA.
\nAs per the ASPCA article, the following nutrients are significant for maintenance and growth.
\n\u2022\tWater. \u201cEssential to life, water accounts for between 60 to 70% of an adult pet\u2019s body weight,\u201d the ASPCA article said.
\n\u2022\tProteins, from chicken, turkey, beef, fish, eggs, etc.
\n\u2022\tFats, which \u201care the most concentrated form of food energy, providing your pet with more than twice the energy of proteins or carbohydrates,\u201d the ASPCA article said.
\n\u2022\tCarbohydrates
\n\u2022\tVitamins
\n\u2022\tMinerals
\nKeeping your dog healthy is priority No. 1. Speak with your vet and ensure your dog\u2019s health is on the right track.<\/p>\n

Tick Talk: Preventing Fall Parasites<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>
\nParasites on your pets can be a nuisance. Parasites are around no matter the time of year, so it\u2019s important to keep up with prevention in all the seasons.
\n\u201cDespite the widespread availability of safe and effective treatments, internal and external parasites remain common in dogs, particularly in those who do not receive routine veterinary care,\u201d according to the article, \u201cParasite Control\u201d at American Animal Hospital Association.
\nToday, treating and controlling external parasites is easy due to advanced breakthroughs in veterinary medicine. \u201cBesides being extremely irritating, infestations can cause serious skin problems or even disease,\u201d according to the article, \u201cExternal parasites\u201d at American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
\nThere are ways to manage external parasites. The AVMA lists some of the top tips, including:
\n\u2022\tUse parasite preventives. Additionally, \u201cpromptly treat any infestations\u2014to avoid or lessen your pet\u2019s discomfort, disease transmission, and home infestation from external parasites,\u201d the AVMA article said.
\n\u2022\tCheck your pet \u201cfor fleas, ticks, and coat abnormalities.\u201d
\n\u2022\tIf you notice your pet scratching, chewing, or licking more than normal, get to the vet.
\n\u2022\tTalk to your vet about products that can help.
\nHelp prevent parasites in dogs by doing simple things around the home. It\u2019s easier and cheaper than you think, according to the article, \u201cPrevent your dog from getting parasites\u201d at VCA Hospitals.
\nThe VCA article recommends the following:
\n\u2022\tBe quick to clean up after your dog. Dog waste in the yard allows parasite eggs to spread.
\n\u2022\tKeep your dog from standing water and contaminated areas.
\n\u2022\tWash your dog\u2019s bedding and vacuum your home on a regular basis.
\n\u2022\tCheck your dog for fleas and ticks before he enters the home.
\n\u2022\t\u201cRegular checkups, fecal tests and screenings help catch parasites early,\u201d the VCA article said.
\nThe best way to keep parasites at bay is by using preventive medications.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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