We’ve just added more events to our calendar! We now have events schedule for every weekend in April. They are at a variety of locations including Malta, Sycamore, Sugar Grove, and Rochelle. Please check out our calendar so you can come out and enjoy the spring weather!
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2016 Is Off To A Great Start
Well, January is almost over. On February 6, 2016 we’ll be kicking off our new show year at the Bartlett Hills Country Club for a craft fair. We’ve already got a few dates for March and April, too! In June we really get rolling with a few farmers’ markets and city festivals. We can’t wait to get out and see everyone again. Want to know more about where you can find us? Check out our calendar page!
A New Place To Find Our Treats
Fantastic news! You can now find our treats at It’s Raining Cats and Dogs Luxury Pet Resort. This is a great day care and pet spa located in Sugar Grove. Want to know more about them? Here’s a link to their site. It’s Raining Cats and Dogs
Are We Giving Our Dogs Treats The Wrong Way?
Ok, I just stumbled on this article. It states that most people are giving their pets treats the wrong way. Now I know from giving out samples at farmers’ markets, you can definitely get nipped by an overzealous dog. Here’s a few suggestions on how to not give up your fingers while giving out a treat. Click here.
Busy Schedule Coming Up
It’s been a hectic summer for us at Rover’s and it’s going to get busier! On August 22 and 23, we’ll be in two places at once. Besides the Batavia and East Dundee markets, we’ll also be at the Elburn Days Craft Show for the whole weekend. Come out and see us at one of our favorite venues this upcoming weekend!
Fleas and Ticks Make Everyone’s Skin Crawl
Ok, I know we’re called Rover’s K9 Snacks, but we also care about our feline friends. All of our pets are subject to dealing with fleas and ticks, as well as us, too! Nothing makes our skin crawl than the thought of some nasty little bugger on our bodies. Here’s a great article called appropriately named “What Every Pet Owner Should Know About Preventing Fleas and Ticks.” This article helps debunk some of the myths out there about pests and you pet. Read the article.
Four Summer Dog Dangers to Avoid
It’s finally warming up, it looks like we might have a summer after all! With warmer weather we’ll all be going outside and that means our furbabies will be joining us. We need to keep in mind that the sun, sand, water, and bugs can also be damaging to them as well as us. Vetstreet.com has written a great reminder article that will help all of us be safe. Read the article.
Get Coupons At Your Local Markets!
Farmers’ Market Season is kicking off this week! Come to any of our markets and make a purchase at East Dundee, Sycamore, DeKalb, or Batavia and you will receive a coupon for 10% off your next online order. The coupon is good for the rest of 2015!
New Farmers’ Markets Scheduled for 2015
Well, it’s been a long winter. After searching far and wide, we will be doing the following Farmers’ Markets this summer: Batavia, DeKalb, Rochelle, and Sycamore. We have also added a few multi-day events such as the Ashton 150 Celebration and the Maple Park Fun Fest weekend. Please check out our calendar for dates, times, and locations. If you have a question about a specific event, please use our contact page. A Rover’s K9 Snacks baker will get back to you asap!
Canine Influenza
We’re worried about our pets, too. This is from our vet and we’d like to share it with you.
As many of you have heard, there is a respiratory infection going through the Chicagoland area that is affecting our dogs. This disease is highly contagious.
It is limited to dogs and does not transmit to cats or humans.
There is a vaccine available for Canine Influenza which can help reduce transmitting the disease as well as the severity of infection. Many of our dogs are already protected against several of the bacterial and viral infections that can contribute to Canine Influenza. For example, the distemper combination vaccine and the kennel cough vaccine protects our dogs against Parainfluenza, Adenovirus and Bordetella. The researchers and testing have determined that the better vaccinated your dog is, the lower the risk.
The Canine Infectious Respiratory Disease (CIRD) is passed primarily by dog to dog contact. But it can also be spread by:
- Coughing, sneezing and runny noses,
- By coming in contact with contaminated items such as food and water bowls, and toys,
- Coming in contact with infected dogs. Dogs that do not shows signs of the disease can still spread the virus before showing signs for the disease or appearing sick.
- People can also act as carriers and pass the infectious organisms between dogs.
To limit exposure for your dog, you may want to avoid high risk areas such as Dog parks, Kennels, Pet stores, Groomers, and Doggy Day Care. Also make sure to wash your hands and change clothes after petting dogs other than your own to reduce the possibility of spreading the virus.
The clinical signs can range from mild to severe:
1. Mild:
Upper respiratory signs such as nasal discharge, eye discharge, coughing, sneezing
A lingering cough that may last 1-2 weeks
2. Severe:
Upper respiratory signs as noted above plus:
- Trouble breathing
- Decreased appetite
These symptoms may last a few weeks.
Please feel free to call the hospital with any questions or concerns you may have about the Canine Influenza Virus or to schedule an appointment for the Influenza Vaccine. The Canine Influenza vaccine is given by injection twice (the first injection, followed by a booster in 4 weeks).
If you are concerned that your dog is sick, please call Dundee Animal Hospital to talk to your veterinarian or schedule an appointment. When you arrive at the hospital, please either leave your dog in the car or call from the parking lot. We will escort you to a room immediately. We want to limit exposure to other dogs as a precaution.