Cat Using a Potted Plant as a Litterbox?

December 17, 2010

Is your cat particularly fond of using houseplant dirt as a bathroom? Place large river rocks or aluminum foil over the dirt to deter her.

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When a cat rubs her cheek on something…

December 16, 2010

she is saying “This is mine!” by leaving behind a light oily residue with her scent glands. We can’t smell it, but some other animals can. Usually the residue isn’t a problem unless it starts to build up on some surfaces, such as light colored furniture or walls. General all-purpose cleaners are very effective at removing it.

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Helping Homeless Pets without Bringing them all Home

December 15, 2010

Just because you can’t adopt anymore pets or spare much cash doesn’t mean you can’t help save homeless pets. Here are some helpful ways to help find animals their forever home. 1. Photography – if you are skilled with capturing dogs on camera, approach some rescues or shelters and ask if they need someone to [...]

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Why do Dogs Yawn?

December 14, 2010

We yawn because we are tired or bored, but do dogs yawn for the same reason? The answer is no. Dogs yawn because they are uncomfortable, confused, frustrated or stressed. For example – the photo to the left shows both Amelie and Maggie yawning. In order to get them to look at the camera, I [...]

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Bathing Tips for Dogs with Allergies

December 13, 2010

Contrary to what you may have been told, bathing a dog frequently can be beneficial. In the case of dogs with allergies, you can reduce the allergen load on their fur by bathing 2-3 times per week during their allergy season, and once per week in the off season. However, you want to make sure [...]

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6 Serious Symptoms in Pets

December 12, 2010

What our sick pets can’t say in words, they’ll demonstrate through physical symptoms and behavior changes. “Dogs and cats can’t tell us when something hurts or doesn’t feel good. But the owners that see them every day will realize when they’re not just being their regular selves,” says Mark Stickney, DVM, director of general surgery [...]

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Hotels that provide pets for you

December 11, 2010

These days, the coziest hotel trend has nothing to do with plush mattresses or comfy slippers. It’s about catering to guests who had to leave their furry, feathered or finned family members at home. This spring the Fairmont in Sonoma, Calif., added a dog to its staff, a chocolate Labrador named Zeus who is tasked [...]

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Jumping off the deep end…

December 10, 2010

Amelie, my little French Bulldog, seems to be allergic to the world. For the longest time, I thought she was allergic to beef. This was because at the time, everyone was saying EVO was the best food and the pet store near me only carried the beef one. Poor Amelie broke out into hives, and [...]

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Another Use for Dog ID Tags

December 9, 2010

For my petting sitting business, I realized that if a client’s dog got loose (gardener left gate open, dog dug under the fence, etc) it wouldn’t do much good if the person who found the dog tried contacting the owner, who would be too far away to be able to do anything other than worry. [...]

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Keeping Your Home Safe While You Travel

December 9, 2010

While doing my pet sitting and dog walking rounds during the Thanksgiving holiday week, I noticed a number of homes with piles of newspapers in driveways. Nothing advertises “Come on in!” to burglars than obvious signs of unoccupied homes. When you leave during the holidays, there are a few steps you can take to give [...]

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