Beating Back to School Blues

Transitioning from fun, summer activities to back-to-school schedules is never an easy task. These tips and tricks might make the blues a little more bearable.

by MANDI BROADBENT, CSR

It’s Back-to-School season! While this school year may look a little different than years past, households across America are still thrust into the familiar chaos of preparing for their child’s return to learning. Schedule shifts, e-learning, sporting practices, social activities, and the general hurried rush that comes with this major change in your family’s schedule is rough on everyone in the home. And, as it often happens with big changes, your pet’s normal schedule can often become lost or confusing as everyone settles into a new routine. Instead of afternoon walks and play time in the park, their companions are suddenly unavailable, or not home at all. 

Our domesticated animals are creatures of habit, especially our canine friends. Those “back to school blues” can be a real bummer.

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Winter Weather Pet Tips

Snow is starting to fall and winter is here. Protect Spot with our Winter Weather Pet Tips.

by MANDI BROADBENT, CSR

Cold, chilly, and wet weather is everywhere this time of year! Did you know that the cold can be just as dangerous to your pets as the heat, if not worse?

Lincolnshire Animal Hospital wants to help remind you of a few Winter Weather Pet Tips that will help your four-legged friend in the cold.

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