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Pet Hydration Month

July 29, 2020 by Jennifer Houghton Leave a Comment

With the heat of summer bearing down upon us, we are all looking for ways to stay cool. Tall cold drinks look especially refreshing. But have you considered whether your pet is properly hydrating with you?

July is Pet Hydration month. It is the perfect time to take a look at how much water your pet is getting in their day and whether it is enough. We all know that the human body is primarily liquid, but did you realize that a pet has a higher percentage of water in its body than we do?

According to Springbook Animal Care Center in Naperville, even mild dehydration can have serious impact on the health and function of your floofin. They recommend that you watch for the following signs that might indicate dehyrdation:

  • Sunken eyes
  • Lethargy
  • Loss of appetite
  • Dry mouth/gums
  • Depression

Make sure to keep your pet’s water bowls cleaned and constantly filled with fresh water. A pet should have approximately one ounce of water per pound. So, my 40 pound dog would need roughly 40 ounces, or 5 glasses, of water per day. 

Be sure to exercise your pet at a slower pace with as much shade and rest breaks as needed. Consider incorporating wet food into their diet as it has a higher water content than kibble. 

Further, remember to keep your birds, reptiles, or other pets out of direct sunlight and to keep them supplied with fresh water at all times. No one wants to make a trip to the emergency room for a case of dehydration. 

Keep yourself and your pet fully hydrated and remember to slow down as the temperatures go up. Episodes of heat stroke can occur in pets just as easily as in humans. Stay safe and drink up!

Filed Under: Pet Safety Tagged With: cool, dehydration, depression, dry mouth, emergency room, exercise, heat stroke, hydrating, July, leethargy, loss of appetite, Naperville, pet, Pet Hydration month, Springbrook Animal Care Center, summer, sunlight, water, water bowl

2014 Holiday Pet Gift Guide

December 17, 2014 by Kristin Skelton Leave a Comment

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Gift Ideas For Your Fur Kids This Holiday Season

Pet sitters and dog walkers see all of the cool new pet goodies! It’s December! While you deck your halls, light your trees and pull together your holiday shopping lists, don’t forget your Floofins! Here are the items that caught our eye this season for our 2014 holiday pet gift guide: [Read more…] about 2014 Holiday Pet Gift Guide

Filed Under: Pet Products Tagged With: Dog Walkers, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, Naperville, Oak Brook, pet gift, Pet Sitters, Wheaton, Willowbrook

Dog Birthday Celebrations

July 9, 2014 by Kristin Skelton Leave a Comment

Dog BirthdaysIdeas For Celebrating Your Furry Family

Believe it or not, Prissy and Portia will be turning the big 6 this coming July! Be it an official dog birthday or a “gotchaday” (i.e. the day your pet was adopted) it is celebration worthy and there are many ways to par-tay.

There is no shame in inviting family and friends over to celebrate your dog’s special day. A great dog birthday party could range from a small family party to full out event with human and canine guests.

Prissy and Portia, unfortunately, are not huge fans of large stressful parties or having lots of canine guests in their home, so in the past we have resorted to the small family party format. Over the years we have found a few more great ways to celebrate Prissy and Portia Day. Here are a few ideas to help you with your plans: [Read more…] about Dog Birthday Celebrations

Filed Under: Pet Products Tagged With: Dog Birthday, Dog Cakes, Downers Grove, Elmhurst, La Grange, Naperville, Oak Brook, Western Springs, Wheaton, Willowbrook

Individual or Group Dog Walking–Which Works Best?

February 12, 2014 by Gail Brasie Leave a Comment

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Group Dog Walking Or Individual Dog Walking… Which Walk Style Works For Your Pet?

If you’re utilizing a dog walking service, should you choose a group walking style or go with the company that offers individual walks? There are many different dog walking services throughout the Chicago Suburbs from Elmhurst to La Grange to Lombard to Naperville, and each has their own philosophy and requirements when it comes to their service options.

When choosing a dog walking service, there are several important things to consider, one of which is whether to select a service that provides group walking (sometimes known as herd walking) or individual walks. Different businesses offer different options, including small group walks, as well as individual and large group. Large group walks seem far more prevalent in urban areas, and some folks argue that these style of walks are beneficial to dogs, who are social by nature. [Read more…] about Individual or Group Dog Walking–Which Works Best?

Filed Under: Pet Care Tagged With: dog, dog walking, dog walking service, Elmhurst, group, group walking, individual walks, La Grange, Lombard, Naperville

Behind the Acronyms of Dog Vaccines

February 5, 2014 by Celeste Glassman 7 Comments

Behind the Acronyms of Dog Vaccines

DHPP, DHLPP, DA2PP-L, DA2PP-C… What Exactly Is In That Dog Vaccine And What Will It Do For My Pet?

It’s a new year, which means at some point we will receive e-mails or reminder cards in the mail from the vet to schedule our pets’ annual wellness exams and vaccinations. After looking at my own pets’ list of vaccinations, I wanted to know exactly what was being injected into my dogs and why. The most common vaccinations are: rabies, bordetella, distemper, hepatitis/adenovirus, parvovirus, and parainfluenza. Many of these vaccines are identified only by acronyms on paper which can make it difficult to understand, even for our own professional Dog Walkers and Pet Sitters. [Read more…] about Behind the Acronyms of Dog Vaccines

Filed Under: Pet Care Tagged With: Dog Vaccines, Dog Walkers, Downers Grove, DuPage County, Elmhurst, Glendale Heights, La Grange, Lisle, Naperville, Oak Brook, Pet Care Specialists, Pet Sitters, Wheaton

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