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01/15/2025

This girl is BACK! Reunited and it feels so good.....! After a 3 month ATL hiatus but back in Chicago and ready fuur our daily walks. Welcome back Prosecco. We missed and love you.

01/15/2025

Really pathetic. 40 years after empirical scientific data proved Red Die #3 (found in so many foods and PET FOODS) caused cancer. Finally, 40 years later it is banned in pet foods. A late start.

Evidence shows that the synthetic dye can cause cancer in lab animals.

01/15/2025

🤯 4 BEHAVIORS THAT OFTEN = ANXIETY
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Several behaviors can be anxiety in disguise but are commonly mistaken for something else and therefore they are not resolved properly because they aren't treated as anxiety.
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1️⃣ SLEEP
Many dogs will have poor sleep habits such as not taking adequate naps during the day and/or not sleeping well at night, possibly waking really easily or easily waking when sleeping during the nighttime.

This can be an indication of anxiety. Dogs typically sleep anywhere from 16-20 hours per day in a 24 hour period - yes, that's a lot! Puppies and older dogs sleep more than adult middle-aged dogs. But even then, dogs should get tons of good sleep that isn't interrupted during the day and at night.
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2️⃣ EATING HABITS
Many dogs will be labeled as a “picky eater”or is difficult to get to eat regardless of what you are feeding. In times of higher stress they will likely refuse any treats or food offered, even directly from your hand.

A dog with poor eating habits is often due to anxiety. It can be due to a medical cause too, so always rule out medical reasons for being a picky eater if this applies to your dog.
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3️⃣ HYPER-ACTIVITY/INABILITY TO RELAX
Many dogs will be unable to relax easily regardless of how much exercise they have had. This often looks like dogs that are bouncy, full of endless energy & often unable to lie down & chill without being totally exhausted.

This can go hand-in-hand with the Energy category, this can also look like a dog that jumps in your face constantly, cannot relax at home without being crated or so exhausted they don't have a choice. This isn't normal and could be due to anxiety.
I should make note that I've seen dog owners unintentionally create this dog as well because they don't give them adequate nap times and the dog is constantly being stimulated because the owner thinks that's what the dog needs. Either way, it's not normal.
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4️⃣ ENERGY
Many dogs will appear to have endless energy regardless of what you do to try to lessen it. This can fall into the sleep category as these dogs have a hard time being able to relax without help.

While there are breeds that we know need a lot more stimulation physically and mentally than others, all breeds should be able to relax if they have received that proper stimulation - especially mental stimulation. If your dog cannot relax without long periods of exercise and/or really intense exercise, this isn't normal and could be due to anxiety.
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⚠️ It should be noted . . . It is critical to get a professional in your corner to help with any behaviors that you need help with. Anxiety can present in so many ways you really need a pro to help evaluate, confirm & treat, usually more than one will be needed, including a Board Certified Veterinary Behaviorist.
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Stacy Greer, CPDT-KA
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01/15/2025

A valuable resource for those in financial need with a pet cancer diagnosis.

We assist pets through a cancer diagnosis by providing financial and emotional support. Since 2016, we have granted over $2.5 million dollars and sent over 6000 cancer care packages.

01/14/2025

Helpful info on dealing with coyotes in the urban area.

Six Easy Steps to Avoid Conflicts | Although coyotes have been known to attack humans (and pets) and as such are a potential danger to people, especially children, risks are minimal and we feel that the majority of attack incidents could be reduced or prevented through modification of human behavior...