When Is It Too Hot To Walk My Dog?
Dogs need to go outside no matter what the weather is like, but when is it too hot to go for a full walk? As summer approaches, we need to take extreme heat and humidity into consideration. How hot is too hot? If there are weather advisories regarding extreme...
Are Air Fresheners And Plug-Ins Safe?
A lot of pet owners are concerned about pet odor, litter box odor in particular. They use plug-ins and spray air fresheners to hep mask the smell. But are they really safe? According to the Natural Resource Defense Council the answer is no. The NRDC recently tested 14...
Let’s Talk About Litter Boxes
If our cats could talk they would tell us that we are doing it all wrong with the litter box. Most litter boxes are designed to appeal to the owner, not the cat. There's a popular one I see a lot where the cat needs to jump into a hole in the top and into the litter...
10 Reasons Why I Understand My Clients
I spend a lot of time keeping up with the pet sitting industry. The term "ideal client" comes up quite a bit. I was thinking about who my ideal client is and I realized it is actually someone just like me. Here are 10 reasons why: My pets are my children. Seriously. I...
Why We Don’t Do Every Other Day Visits For Cats
When a new cat client calls, sometimes they request every other day visits for their cats. I have even received requests for visits once every three days. We understand that some cats only eat dry food and aren't very social, but we do more than play with your...
A Word About Invisible Fences
We have quite a few clients with invisible fence systems. I would say about 40 percent of them have had success with them. If you are considering having an invisible fence installed, please weigh the pros and cons first. I am not a fan of them because of the...
To All The Pet Moms
To the dog mom who slept on the floor every night next to her best friend until he was able to get up and around again. To the cat mom who saw her girl wasn't acting quite right and rushed her to the ER vet at 3 am. To the parrot mom who eats ramen but makes sure her...
Winning The War On Fleas
Veterinarians now say that flea protection should be applied year round. It is much easier to prevent fleas than to get rid of them. Talk to your vet to find out what treatment he recommends. Personally, I like Advantage. I use it on my dogs and cats and have had...
