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Adopt a Senior Pet Month

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Senior Pets Can Be Perfect Companions

Are you thinking about getting a new pet? November is Adopt a Senior Pet Month; rescuing an older pet might just be the perfect situation for your family!

Did you know that senior pets may wait 4 times as long as other pets to be adopted? Sadly, many of them end up in shelters due to unfortunate circumstances, such as a beloved owner’s death, family member’s allergies, or a move. When you adopt a senior pet, you are doing a wonderful thing – they’ve been used to a lot of love and companionship and they are suddenly without it.

On average, dogs are considered senior at around 7 years old; smaller breeds at around 10. Most cats are considered senior between 7 and 10 years old.

There are a lot of great benefits to adopting an older animal over a young one, including: [Read more…] about Adopt a Senior Pet Month

To Sweater Or Not To Sweater?

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The Low Down On Dog Sweaters From Your Professional Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers At Floofins & Company

As another Chicago winter sets in, it’s a good time to ask, does your dog need a coat or sweater when venturing outside in the cold? Oak Park, IL = cold. Oak Brook, IL = Cold. Ask our dog walkers, our service area = cold. While some people think coats or sweaters for dogs are silly-looking, it’s the utility of the garment that’s essential here, and for some breeds winter outerwear is a must. [Read more…] about To Sweater Or Not To Sweater?

Barrier Frustration in Dogs

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What Does Barrier Frustration Look Like?

Barrier Frustration is a tough-sounding term for a fairly common issue many dogs and dog owners face. When handled properly, it’s a behavior that can be corrected; if not, that barrier frustration may morph into aggression.

What is Barrier Frustration?

Barrier Frustration in dogs can take several forms, but a few common examples of this behavior include: [Read more…] about Barrier Frustration in Dogs

Through A Dogs Eyes

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How Would You See Through A Dogs Eyes?

People have been asking for decades: Are dogs colorblind? Growing up, I was always always told, yes, they are.  What’s more, whenever someone said this, they sounded so sad for dogs; “poor dogs, they can’t see like we do”. It turns out that while dogs do not see color the way we do, their eyes do register some colors, and the way they see is entirely to their advantage as dogs. In other words, their “colorblindness” isn’t something to be upset about—it works for them just fine!

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The Lepto Lowdown

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Leptospirosis Basics and Prevention

Leptospirosis, often shortened to lepto, is a bacterial infection that can affect dogs, humans, and a host of other mammals. It’s transmittable by bodily fluids, with the exception of saliva. Often the cause is contaminated water.  For example, if a creature infected with leptospirosis urinates in water and another animal drinks it, they can become infected. In addition to drinking contaminated water, a pet can also pick up the disease via mucus membrane or open cuts. Leptospirosis can be potentially very dangerous and even fatal, causing organ damage in dogs and other animals. This is especially true in younger creatures–including human children–with less well-developed immune systems.

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