Pet Blog

In the winter and the summer I spend more time cleaning up after pets who are shedding lots of  hair when I am pet sitting.  Here are a few tips I have learned and use to help control pet shedding.  Pet Shedding Tips Brushing.  Regular, even daily, brushing is the best thing you can do to keep your home free of hair. Brushing will also make your pet’s coat softer, cleaner, and less likely to shed. Get the right food. Giving him your pet the correct dog food with good digestible protein sources is a factor. Your pet’s coat is …

House Calls Pet Sitting is celebrating our 32nd service anniversary. We have had the pleasure of servicing so many beloved pets and getting to know so many wonderful pet owners. Oh here comes Mrs. Claus……  Watch the video of her celebrating our service anniversary too!    With warm appreciation of our association during the past years we extend our very best for you and your family! Thank you for entrusting us with your pet care and making our success possible! Brooke, Debbie, Gina, Elizabeth, Carolyn, Christa, Chris H, Chris K, Cyndy, Jenna, Jennifer, Leeann, Lilly, Lisa, Roxanne, Suzy, Teri, …

Today I am sharing Great info-graphic, “What’s safe (and what’s not!) for your dog to eat” by Dogington Post. Protecting and loving our dogs is very important. It is important not to let those big puppy eyes turn into to sad and sick  puppy eyes. So let’s do some research on what dogs can and can’t eat before we feed them human food. We all should eat good healthy foods and eat a wide variety of them. Dogs should have the same good foods as people, fresh and whenever possible, organic. They will have much longer lives and not …

Sharing  “Pets and Holiday Safety” for preventative measures whether  you are home or have a pet sitter. The Holidays are a very busy time of year.  The following list has some suggestions I learned from the Humane Society on how to make a safer holiday season for your pet: Decorations: Holly, mistletoe and poinsettias are festive, beautiful and POISONOUS to pets. Once ingested, they can all cause severe intestinal cramps, vomiting, diarrhea and central nervous system disorders. If you include them in your holiday decor, please make sure they are kept out of the reach of your companion animals. …

I never thought about all the pets I would be saying good-bye to when I contemplated starting my pet sitting company.  This month has been one where the owners of many pets I know had to come to terms with saying, Good Bye to a beloved friend.  This is never an easy decision, and it always breaks another piece of your heart.  I found a poem “Beloved Pet Poem” by an unknown author from our beloved pet perspective asking, “May I go now”, that touched my heart:  Beloved Pet Poem: “May I go now?” May I go now? Do …

Pets are a joy to have around, but with today’s demanding lifestyle and hectic environment, a lot of things can get in the way of your being able to spend quality time with and to care for your furry companions. Because your pets have their needs too, it is part of being a responsible pet owner’s tasks to have someone look after your pet during the times that you can’t personally attend to them. What does a pet sitter do? A pet sitter is someone who has the same passion as you when it comes to taking care of …

As a pet sitting professional over the years I have found that families have asked me to help them pick the perfect pooch for them.  Here is a formula and a link to help aid you in picking the perfect pooch.. I hope before you go out, adopt or buy the first four-legged furry that you see and you are attracted to, you should know that different dog breeds have vastly different needs and personalities. It is important you choose a breed that fits your lifestyles and lives with your personality or you and the dog will just be …

Having pets is a wonderful experience but dealing with the mess they tend to make isn’t usually so good. This is especially true for people who have carpets in their homes since they tend to be quite difficult to clean. Do not worry though because there are so many ingenious ways for you to clean up the mess left by your pets and you do not even have to call a carpet-cleaning pro to help you out.   Getting rid of small stains These pet potty spots are easy enough to clean on their own and you just need …

Dog fleas can be quite annoying! Not just to your pet, but to you as well. These parasites can cause itching, wounds, and overall stress to your dearest companion if they grow in numbers. They basically feed on the blood of your pets and have a steady grip on their skin because of their clawed legs and mouths that are made for sucking. Flea problems may range from mild itching, scabbing wounds when there are a lot of fleas, and even anemia when you’re pet suffers from extreme flea conditions. Wounds result when your pets would bite on their …

One of my favorite poems from your pets perspective! Your pets have feelings too. Ten Commandments for Pet Owners 1. My life is likely to last 10 to 15 years. Any separation from you will be very painful. 2. Give me time to understand what you want from me. Do not break my spirit with your temper, though I will always forgive you. 3. Your patience will teach me more effectively. 4. Please have me spayed or neutered. 5. Treat me kindly, my beloved friend, for no heart in all the world is more grateful for your kindness than …