People And Pets – A History
When did people start keeping pets? Regardless of when pet ownership began, there is no denying that pets have been harnessed to humans for possibly tens of thousands of years. Today, our attachment to these animals is still going strong with Americans owning approximately 78 million dogs, 85 million cats, 14 million birds, 12 million […]
Working And Service Horses
Today’s article is a nice departure from the usual topics of cats, dogs and even exotic animals, instead focusing on horses. Caring for livestock tends to stretch the boundaries of pet sitting a bit even though it is a service provided by some professional pet sitters. Then again, Kentucky is known for its horses. Although […]
5 Quick Pet Poison Tips
In my last story, “13 Things That Could Poison Your Pet,” I pointed out some of the common household items that are toxic to pets. Although I mentioned a lot of accidental poisoning symptoms, the advice regarding what to do was more general. So, today I am providing some additional information on how to deal […]
13 Things That Could Poison Your Pet
Many pet parents are not aware that many common substances found in the home are toxic to pets. In order to pet proof your house from the seemingly innocuous poison that can be found in most rooms, contained herein are some items to keep in mind. First and foremost, be aware of the following symptoms […]
Common Canine Health Issues
Pet Sitter’s International Weekly News Brief recently re-posted a list by Dog Psycho from nearly a year ago that was reported on lifehacker titled “The Most Common Health Issues That Affect 25 Different Dog Breeds.” The list provided herein is informative, valid and useful, particularly for those who own or are considering ownership of one […]
Pet Obesity On The Rise
The excitement of starting a new year is upon us. As we focus on our resolutions for 2017, I have no doubt many of us have set goals that include eating healthier, getting more exercise and losing weight. What about for our pets? Unfortunately, the continuous rise in obesity in the United States is not […]
Pets Close To My Heart – Part 2
This is the second and final installment of “Pets Close To My Heart,” a pictorial expression of gratitude to the client’s that have entrusted the care of their pets to me throughout this past year. I sincerely hope you enjoy viewing these beautiful companion animals. May your family including both human and pet children have […]
Pets Close To My Heart – Part 1
I hope everyone is enjoying the Holiday Season. Today instead of writing a typical story about animals, animal care or animal tips, I decided to share my gratitude for the client’s that have entrusted the care of their pets to me throughout this past year by sharing pictures of their pets taken during my visits. […]
Christmas Puppies
An article highlighted in the Pet Sitters International Weekly News Brief titled “A Reality Check Concerning Christmas Puppies” recently caught my attention. While the article’s introduction discusses the joy and excitement of surprising the kids with a puppy or rescue dog for Christmas or on the eighth night of Chanukah, it primarily focuses on questions […]
Pumpkin For Your Dog
Halloween and Thanksgiving have past, but pumpkin’s are still in season with the holidays in full swing now and Christmas just around the corner. Yes all things pumpkin are still in vogue. You can smell it wafting in the air along with the spicy scent of cinnamon. This is especially true of pumpkin pie this […]
