Pet Care Articles
September 3rd, 2011
Yes, we are still here. We've just been very busy lately, but want to take this time out to wish everyone a very Happy Labor Day holiday weekend! Once things settle down, we'll begin posting more tips for pet owners right here...
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August 21st, 2011
Are you planning to walk your dog in a dog park? Here are some good tips to follow...
1) Always supervise your dog. No one likes an unruly dog.
2) Follow the posted rules. No one likes an unruly dog owner.
3) Bring clean-up supplies. No one likes your dog's poop.
4) Never discipline other dogs. No one like a nosy neighbor.
5) Keep your dog vaccinations up to date. No one likes an unkept dog.
6) Don't take your dog to a dog park unless it is at least 4 months old. That means it's no longer a young puppy and it's vaccinations should be current.
7) Have fun and be respectful of other owners and dogs!
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1) Always supervise your dog. No one likes an unruly dog.
2) Follow the posted rules. No one likes an unruly dog owner.
3) Bring clean-up supplies. No one likes your dog's poop.
4) Never discipline other dogs. No one like a nosy neighbor.
5) Keep your dog vaccinations up to date. No one likes an unkept dog.
6) Don't take your dog to a dog park unless it is at least 4 months old. That means it's no longer a young puppy and it's vaccinations should be current.
7) Have fun and be respectful of other owners and dogs!
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August 15th, 2011
During the time we have been pet sitting, we've learned some interesting things about scheduling clients and making visits. Thus, we offer the following tips for pet sitters...
1) Don't overbook. My wife and I work the business togther, most of the time. We've learned that we can handle at most about 6 jobs concurrently (2-3 daily visits per client). Anything more and we won't be able to make timely visits. We turned away business recently because of this rule.
2) Don't stress out when you get super busy. Over the span of a few days we have gone from a one active client to six. Yes, it's not as easy as some might think to get all the visits done on time, but it's not a reason to get freaked out about it.
3) Schedule your visits in bunches for clients that live near each other. We always try to drive to the farthest clients first, then work our way back home. It helps with ... Read more...
1) Don't overbook. My wife and I work the business togther, most of the time. We've learned that we can handle at most about 6 jobs concurrently (2-3 daily visits per client). Anything more and we won't be able to make timely visits. We turned away business recently because of this rule.
2) Don't stress out when you get super busy. Over the span of a few days we have gone from a one active client to six. Yes, it's not as easy as some might think to get all the visits done on time, but it's not a reason to get freaked out about it.
3) Schedule your visits in bunches for clients that live near each other. We always try to drive to the farthest clients first, then work our way back home. It helps with ... Read more...
August 7th, 2011
Do your elderly parents have a pet dog or cat? Other than taking the pet yourself, here's a few tips to consider when trying to find a solution for bed-ridden elderly people to keep their treasured pets...
1) Consider a pet sitter. We are trained professionals. We can walk your dog and administer medications and shots when needed. We can also detect health issues.
2) Some vets do make house call. These vets can also help with pet needs and give assurances to elderly pet owners that their pet is getting the right attention and treatments as needed.
3) Try using online shopping to buy your pet food and supplies. They deliver the goods right to your door so there's no need to make shopping for your pet a part of the daily routine.
4) Have that difficult discuss early. If you know your elderly parent is moving into an assisted living place, try to use one that accepts pets. ... Read more...
1) Consider a pet sitter. We are trained professionals. We can walk your dog and administer medications and shots when needed. We can also detect health issues.
2) Some vets do make house call. These vets can also help with pet needs and give assurances to elderly pet owners that their pet is getting the right attention and treatments as needed.
3) Try using online shopping to buy your pet food and supplies. They deliver the goods right to your door so there's no need to make shopping for your pet a part of the daily routine.
4) Have that difficult discuss early. If you know your elderly parent is moving into an assisted living place, try to use one that accepts pets. ... Read more...
August 1st, 2011
Check out the latest six pics from our recent pet sitting jobs in our gallery...
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July 28th, 2011
In a move that will apparently remove most generic competitors of the popular Frontline Plus flea and tick repellent from the market, Sergeant’s Pet Care Products Inc. of Omaha, Neb., plans to voluntarily pull several of its products, citing patent infringement. Sergeant’s is initiating a return and exchange of five products that contain both fipronil and methoprene:
- FiproGuard Plus
- Pronyl OTC Plus
- EctoAdvance
- Spectra Sure
- Prefurred
Sergeant’s has not yet disclosed specifics of how to return or exchange products.
The company's fipronil-based generics not containing methoprene will remain on the market. Methoprene is designed to...
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July 23rd, 2011
When you are pet sitting cats, don't worry too much if you don't see them inside the house you are sitting. Cats can hide in the smallest and unlikeliest of places. As long as the food is being eaten and water is being drank, they are there and they are safe. 
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