Your pet just had the ultimate retreat at Red Dog Pet Resort & Spa! Here’s what to expect in the coming days:
You’ll Notice Extra Resting
Your pup is going to need to catch up on ZZZs! Their mind has processed a whole new atmosphere, full of new smells, sights, and curiosities. They are going to be extra sleepy! Especially if your dog participated in Daycare while visiting, you can bet they had a blast! Expect your pup to be extra lazy for a couple days after their overnight stay!
Eating & Drinking Habits
When your dog comes home, you may notice a change in their eating/drinking habits. Dogs get way more stimulation while in a new environment filled with lots of distractions. This may cause a change in eating habits therefore causing fluctuations in metabolism. It’s completely normal to notice your dog’s weight has gone up or down after their stay-cation. Don’t be alarmed if your dog has food left over from their stay too, they were probably just too excited to indulge like normal.
Senior Dogs
With every stay-cation comes excitement! Your pup will probably be up moving around more in their room to socialize with their canine neighbor, explore interesting sounds, say “hello” to Red Dog staff, etc. This could cause senior dogs to be stiff or seem weak when they return home. If you notice your senior pup appears to feel sore, this is probably why.
Change in Bowels
Any change in your pet’s daily routine can cause some amount of stress which can trigger gastrointestinal upset. You may notice changes in bowel movements(i.e. loose or runny stool). We also REALLY love to spoil dogs when they visit us(after all it’s their stay-cation!) so if you provide snacks for your dog, we enjoy treating them to extra helpings to encourage them to feel comfortable and happy. This may cause a change in bowels too!
Hoarse Bark
When friends come together, they socialize and communicate. Same goes for your dog! You may notice that your pup’s voice may be horse and this is totally normal!
We want to make sure that each and every dog’s stay with us is paw-fect! The health and safety of the pups staying with us is our top priority. If your dog becomes ill, shows any signs of injury, or is missing belongings after leaving Red Dog, please notify our Care Team within 48 hours of departure.
*If you are concerned about your dog’s health, please contact your veterinarian immediately.*