ASPCA | Holiday Safety Tips For Your Pets

  Holly, Jolly and Oh-So-Safe! Of course you want to include your furry  companions in the festivities, pet parents, but as you celebrate this holiday season, try to keep your pet's eating and exercise habits as close to their normal routine as possible. And be sure to steer them clear of the following unhealthy treats, toxic plants and dangerous decorations:

Put the Meds Away   Make sure all of your medications are locked behind secure doors, and be sure to tell your guests to keep their meds zipped up and packed away, too. 

Careful with Cocktails If your celebration includes adult holiday beverages, be sure to place your unattended alcoholic drinks where pets cannot get to them. If ingested, your pet could become weak, ill and may even go into a coma, possibly resulting in death from respiratory failure. 

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Why Does My Dog... Stare at Me? – Vetstreet

Dogs can—and do—stare at their owners for plenty of non-food issues.  Indeed, anything a dog might want that a human can provide could be the source of the staring behavior, from a fun game of fetch to a ride in the car or a long run.

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Why Does My Dog... Sleep Belly Up? – Vetstreet

 

There are no solid stats to reflect the incidence of dogs willing to sleep belly up, but an informal survey of the dog owners you know will probably reveal something like this: 5 to 10 percent of pet dogs sleep with their bellies bared on a fairly regular basis.

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Winterizing Your 4-Legged Family Members - Darien, IL Patch

Courtesy of Sharon at 4 Legs and a Leash

Winter is around the corner and you will find your pet needs a little extra care from you. It’s best to be prepared for your four-legged loved ones. Pets need transition time just like us.

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Coyotes are a common sight in DuPage County, but over time, they can become more aggressive, posing a problem for residents.
At the Darien City Council meeting Monday, Alderman Joerg Seifert noted that in three months he has received three reports of coyote encounters from different Ward Four residents

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