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Some hot summer tips for your furry -loved ones! ☀️
Like any season, summer comes with its hazards for pets. To make sure you’re prepared for whatever comes your way this summer, check out this list of summer safety tips from our experts at the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center.
DO LITTLE DOGS TELL BIG LIES?
As people, we are likely completely unaware of the actual content and intention of the many messages left by dogs when they urinate.
“Pee mail” messages allow dogs to communicate their size, social status, health, gender, age, reproductive status & even their current emotional state.
This is conveyed through pheromones present in their urine, which other dogs are able to read and interpret.
Urine marking is generally a very “honest” and accurate scent-based message, but little dogs may have found a way to make this less accurate and less honest by aiming much higher than would be expected.
Many male dogs prefer to mark vertical surfaces. Releasing urine as far above ground level as possible allows air currents to carry their “mail” much further.
The higher the marking also makes it less likely that another dog will mark over it and delete or dilute the original message.
Although this is mostly seen in male dogs, I have a female miniature schnauzer that consistently performs really impressive handstands against vertical objects to p*e at the park, often losing her balance and falling flat on her face in the process in her attempt to mark as high as possible.
Maybe her less than trim and slim body shape plays a part in her lack of balance.
She avoids conflict or interaction with any dog that is bigger than her probably due to her being attacked by a big dog some years ago.
I believe she is telling “lies” about her size to avoid conflict, interaction and to tell dogs bigger than her to stay away – “I am bigger and stronger than I look”
Have you noticed your little dog telling “lies”?
💙Cat of the Day- Emma💙In April 2022, Emma's owner passed away. The family, not wanting her, left her outside in the cold. Emma, a senior cat who had never lived outdoors, was blind, frail, and terrified. Our trapper, who was capturing a large community of cats, discovered Emma. After inquiring locally, they learned her name and her story. Our spay/neuter veterinarian, understanding she couldn't survive outside, brought her to us. Dr. Linda then performed surgery to remove her damaged eye and spayed her. A foster cared for her for two weeks before she was able to join us. Despite Dr. Linda's efforts to find her a home, no one wanted to adopt the senior blind cat. Emma is the sweetest lady who loves to curl up outdoors especially if she has a lap to sit in!
Our next low-cost pet wellness clinic is this Sunday, June 23rd. You can make an appointment here: http://bigeasyanimalrescue.org/wellness-clinic/.
Please spread the word so we can reunite this found dog with its family! FOUND on June 22, 2024 in New Orleans, LA 70117 near Lower Ninth
Message from Finder: These pups need to be reunited with their family! They are well taken care of but were roaming the streets.
Description: Two pups, one brown and one German Shepard mix
Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70448030
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf
THE LOOK AWAY
Looking away is one of the calming signals in dog body language.
Just like a hard stare or prolonged eye contact may be a sign that a dog’s about to react, looking away is meant to calm a situation down.
The head position when looking away will vary – from side to side, holding in one position or subtle quick turns are all common variations, all while avoiding direct eye contact.
I have often watched in fascination when one of my dogs uses this form of communication with an insect! Her favourite thing to do is to hunt, catch and then play with a Parktown Prawn (King Cricket).
She means them no harm (I think) and just wants to engage in a game of how high can you jump before I can catch you.
She will carefully carry the cricket in her mouth without hurting it to the middle of the garden where there are no bushes where it may escape to.
After a quick play bow (from her, not the cricket!) the games begin. The game can go on for some time and when the cricket gets tired or plays dead, she will stop playing, sit quietly, avoid eye contact and keep looking away before starting the game again.
By this time, I usually feel really sorry for the cricket, will rescue it and put it out of reach, but I think this is a good example of how she uses the body language of looking away to try to calm the situation down, even if her intentions are completely selfish! I have no idea if the cricket understands what she is trying to communicate.
Body language can be subtle and fleeting, but with careful observation and knowing what to look for most of us can learn to recognize and interpret what our dogs are saying.
It’s always important to look at the context, the situation and especially what the rest of the body is doing when deciphering this amazing language.
Being able to understand a dog’s emotional state through their body language helps us to predict behaviour, prevent potential problems or allows us to just enjoy observing their language.
UPDATE: REUNITED!! Pitty is home safe & sound after 3 days, 16 hours :)
"Thank you all for your thoughts and for being on the lookout. Someone drove her an hour away and tried to keep her. Luckily the vet they brought her to scanned for a microchip!"
-Pitty's Owner
Please spread the word! Pitty was LOST on May 24, 2024 in New Orleans, LA 70117 near Our Lady Star of the Sea Church
Message from Owner: Please help me find my mom's dog! She escaped through a crack in the fence earlier today
Description: 7lb black pomeranian female
For more info or to contact Pitty's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70338388
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl
Please spread the word! Toby was LOST on May 25, 2024 in New Orleans, LA 70116 near North Claiborne ave and Elysian Fields
Description: Small white lap dog weighing around 10 pounds with a black nose
For more info or to contact Toby's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70339162
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl
UPDATE: REUNITED!! Effie is home safe & sound after 9 days, 3 hours :)
"Thank you!!! She’s been found. "
-Effie's Owner
Please spread the word! Effie was LOST on May 26, 2024 in New Orleans, LA 70122 near Elysian Fields
Message from Owner: My sister’s dog escaped while she is away on vacay. She overheats easily. Please call if she is found or seen.
Description: Female doodle. Brown. Spayed.
For more info or to contact Effie's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70344299
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl
Beat the heat and book your Summer petsits, dog walks and check-ins now! 🐶🐱 🦈🍉🍦🥎🎣🏄🏽♂️
Per Ms. Brenda from “Big Easy Pet”.
Parker is lost.
“I am posting this for a friend. He was lost by Spain and Burgundy. please if you see a cat of this description in your area call that number or DM me.”
Please call Daniel at : 917-575-6477
If you would like to make an appointment, please go to the wellness clinic at bigeasyanimalrescue.org and sign up.
🟠 ONE MONTH AWAY 🟠
Join us on June 15th at our 1st Annual Holes for Hounds co****le tournament hosted by ALIVE Rescue’s Associate Board.
Toss for the homeless animals of ALIVE Rescue at Big Barn located in Salem, WI (just an hour from Chicago)! Your two-person team donation of $60.00 will include entry into the co****le tournament, refreshments, and light snacks. When you are not playing, hang out and enjoy food (Wisconsin Style Barbeque food truck will be onsite), a spectacular raffle, adoptable dogs, and great company.
Tossing bags not your thing? You can still help homeless pets get a four-bagger by purchasing a “hang out” ticket.
Visit https://aliverescue.salsalabs.org/1stannualholesforhounds to register. We hope to see you there!
Please spread the word! Mercury was LOST on May 14, 2024 in New Orleans, LA 70131 near Gallinghouse and V***n Street
Message from Owner: Mercury is a shy, sweet boy. He loves his and his cat brothers ❤️
Description: He is a blue eyed, chubby Seal Point Siamese
For more info or to contact Mercury 's owner, click here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70304524
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpl
Please spread the word so we can find this pet's family! FOUND on May 15, 2024 in New Orleans, LA 70117 near St. Claude and Spain
Description:
Do you have information? Contact finder here: https://www.pawboost.com/p/70304024
Lost or found a pet? Report it to PawBoost here: https://www.pawboost.com/l/rpf
Some travel tips for your upcoming summer road trip 🐶
Check out this great video on how to travel with a dog, including how to travel with a dog in a car, travel tips and how to have a successful family road tri...
“Cats can be skiddish sometimes (hence the term "scaredy cat"). Some cats can't cope with the stress of travel. Before heading out on your adventure, have a chat with you vet about possible anxiety medication fit for your feline friend. Your veterinarian can offer helpful advice when it comes to deciding if your cat is a good candidate for anxiety medication or no.”
Because the last thing you want to deal with is a cattitude problem! 🐱
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