New Year celebrations are often accompanied by fireworks resulting in significant anxiety and stress in our canine companions.
Now is the time to reach out to your dog's veterinarian to refill any needed calming/sedating prescriptions needed. Be sure to ask for enough to last for 1-2 days before and after the holiday.
Additionally:
✅Keep your dog leashed at all times during firework events, even in a fenced yard
✅Make sure microchips are up to date with correct contact information
✅Leave a collar on your dog with appropriate identification
✅Find a quiet place in your house for your dog to rest
✅Use a radio or fans to help create white noise
✅Give your dog as much emotional support as they need
✅Use medications as directed
Winter Safety Tips From Stride
We know everyone is excited for snow!!! Here are some tips to help keep you and your dog safe in winter weather!
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Posture is a key element in identifying pain. Mild changes are often perceived as "laziness" when in fact dogs may be offloading a painful limb, pelvis or spine. If your dog is not quickly responding to your cues to sit, that can be a big sign of pain.
Inability to get comfortable and increased panting when you don't expect them to pant can be a sign of pain.
Limping is nearly always a sign of pain in dogs. They are masters at compensating and overusing other parts of their body to navigate daily activities despite pain - and they do it right under our noses!
Changes in daily function are very common signs of pain. Inability to maintain posture while eliminating, slipping more on wood or tile floors, avoiding stairs and walks or hesitating before getting into the car or furniture are all signs of pain.
Pain is known to cause an increase in noise sensitivity in dogs. It also causes dogs to be more wary of people and other dogs approaching, resulting in growling or even snapping/biting.
Pain is sometimes difficult to identify in dogs. Here are some signs to help you determine if your dog is in pain:
1. Lameness, limping and stiffness
2. Poor posture or difficulty changing posture
3. Changes in daily function and activity
4. Changes in behavior
5. Restlessness
5 ways to keep your dog healthy
Keeping your dog feeling great throughout all stages of life should include weight management, great nutrition, regular veterinary care, moderate activity, daily enrichment and plenty of rest.
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