{"id":819,"date":"2025-04-28T17:07:38","date_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetbox.com\/blog\/?p=819"},"modified":"2025-04-28T17:07:38","modified_gmt":"2025-04-28T16:07:38","slug":"springtime-sniffs-and-squirrel-watch-the-spring-invasion-begins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vetbox.com\/blog\/2025\/04\/28\/springtime-sniffs-and-squirrel-watch-the-spring-invasion-begins\/","title":{"rendered":"Springtime Sniffs and Squirrel Watch, The Spring Invasion Begins"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Spring is in full swing, and if your pet\u2019s nose has been glued to the grass, the window, or your gardening shoes, you\u2019re not alone. Warmer weather brings a whole world of new sights, smells, and sneaky little things for them to investigate. Whether you’re living with a curious cat or a joyful jumper of a dog, there\u2019s a lot going on this season (and not all of it visible to the human eye).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What are they sniffing for?<\/strong>
<\/strong>Spring awakens nature, and with it, all the fascinating scents that come with freshly turned soil, blooming flowers, wildlife, and, yes, the odd biscuit crumb someone might<\/em> have dropped outside. Pets are naturally drawn to all these new smells, whether it\u2019s through the garden, under the hedge, or from a comfy perch in the window.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The return of the wildlife channel<\/strong>
<\/strong>With the sun making more regular appearances, the world beyond the window is suddenly full of movement again. Birds, bees, squirrels, and other creatures are back to entertain, confuse, or provoke a bit of barking (or chirping back). This is prime squirrel-chasing and pigeon-watching season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Rolling, rubbing, and everything in between<\/strong>
<\/strong>Ever wonder why your pet suddenly drops to roll around on the lawn, or your doormat? Part of it is play, part of it\u2019s scent marking, and part of it is just  because they can. Spring encourages lots of this behaviour, so don\u2019t be surprised if your pet comes in looking slightly more \u201cnature-coloured\u201d than before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to keep in mind<\/strong>
<\/strong>With all this new exploration, it\u2019s a good time for a little pet-parent prep:<\/p>\n\n\n\n