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Beware of Poisonous Plants and Pets!

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  Poisonous Plants and Pets The following list represents the most commonly kept potentially hazardous plants, but in no way is complete:  Plants Potentially Poisonous to Pets Some of the common plants which may produce a toxic reaction in animals are listed below with links to additional information. . This list is intended only as a guide to plants which are generally identified as having the capability for producing a toxic reaction. Amaryllis Aloe Vera (Medicine Plant) Apple (seeds) Apple Leaf Croton Apricot (pit) Asparagus Fern Autumn Crocus Avocado (fruit & pit) Azalea Baby’s Breath Bird of Paradise Bittersweet …

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Pets Prefer Pet Sitting

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Paws down, pets prefer pet sitting! Pet sitting is a substitute to the kennel, with the bonus services offered that go beyond those of a kennel. A skilled pet sitter attends to your pets in the comfort of their home. Your pet sitter will make you feel comfortable knowing someone reliable is taking care of your pet and house. Pet sitting is the best alternative to boarding or kenneling a wide variety of pets who are now members of your families. Pet sitting services are set up so that one phone call provides your solution for your pet care when you are …

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Prevention of Lost or Missing Pets

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Take some preventative measures! To help if  your pet (Dog or Cat) ends up missing or lost.    The following suggestions for the Prevention of Lost or Missing Pets can save you, your pet sitter and your pet from a broken heart. For you, your pet sitter and your pets sake make sure your pet wears some form of identification. You might want to permanently identify him by having him tattooed or having a special microchip identification device implanted underneath his skin. Your pet is then automatically registered with an identification service. Information on Microchip  Information on Tattoos Information on Pet ID …

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The Truth About Pets and Babies

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New motherhood is an exciting time, full of joy and optimism. And few things are more precious than the bond that can develop between your child and pet. To ensure the newest addition to your family and the furriest member of your family enjoy a happy and healthy life together, it is important to distinguish between myths and facts. Pets and Babies Myth or Fact: Raising children with pets can help your child’s development of non-verbal communication skills, compassion, and empathy. Fact! A positive pet experience is very beneficial to children. Taking care of a pet can help children …

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Valentine Healthy Recipes for Your Dog

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Be My Valentine Recipes to show your love! Valentine Healthy Recipes for Your Dog:  Yummy to the Tummy! Biscuits, Bark-tastic  Cake, Pet Party Coolers, Healthy Veggie Bones, Look’n Lean Liver Treats, Banana Mutt Cookie If your Pet has a pre-existing medical condition, consult your  veterinarian before adding a new food to his or her diet.  Biscuits Try this recipe for Good Puppy Cookies—your pooch will love you for these! Ingredients: ½ c powdered milk 1 egg – well beaten 2 ½ cups flour ½ tsp. garlic salt 1 ½ tsp. brown sugar 6 Tbs. gravy 1 large jar baby food …

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My Valentine Cats Recipes

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My Valentine Cats Recipes Yummy to kitty tummy  treat recipes.  Purr-fect Puff Pops and Pet Party Coolers  For birthdays or Valentine day. Cats Recipes to show your love!  Let’s party.  If your Pet has a pre-existing medical condition, consult your veterinarian before adding a new food to his or her diet. Purr-fect Puff Pops A tail-twitching, whisker-lickin’ treat that is sure to get a meow from your favorite feline! Ingredients: 1 hard-boiled egg ½ cup of honey 1 long sliced carrot 1 can of tuna (6-ounce can of tuna in water) Directions: Mash the hard-boiled egg and put it …

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Great Ideas: Pet Owners Plan For Pet Sitters

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Below you will find help to be prepared in our blog post: Pet Owners Plan for Pet Sitters and Dog Walkers.  Before leaving for your trip, it is best to equip your sitter with what she needs to know. This will help her perform her tasks better and make things easier. First and foremost, it is a good idea to have a meet-and-greet session where your pet can meet his sitter. This is so they can get acquainted with one another and you can decide if it is a good idea to leave your pet with this sitter. If …

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There is No Place Like Home For Pets

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There is No Place Like Home For Pets! “Pets Prefer Pet Sitting”  No Place Like Home for pets Pets love being in the comfort of their homes!   Cats are not fond of change or their carriers.  I thought “Oh, no; not again!” upon seeing a news item yesterday afternoon containing the words “cat” , “Air Canada”, and “escaped”. Fortunately, it was not another story of  a cat gone missing from cargo, possibly never be found again Ripples’ crate was securely latched when he arrived at the airport, but the person conducting his security check did not properly snap the …

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Heart Expansion After Pet Loss

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 My story of my Heart Expansion After Pet Loss After the loss of my beloved Griffey, the Pekinese at 3 years I thought my heart could not take the loss of another pet and decided no more dogs.  My husband and friend since I was seventeen, who knew me better than I did myself during my grief, came home one day with the cutest little Pekinese puppy.  When I first laid eyes on her I wanted to put a wall around me.  She had Griffey’s coloring, only her little face had a larger black mass.  You could hardly see her dark eyes for …

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How to make a special dog party. Cat too!

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Are you going to throw your pet a birthday party? Tips to help make the day as special as your pet:  Dog party or cat party Safety  1- First Party time is not the best time to introduce unfamiliar pets to your own. Try to make your Pet guest list consist of those with whom your Pet is familiar. 2- Consider your party location and remember to invite only as many Pets and people that can realistically and comfortably co-exist. Inviting small children can be an additional concern—if you’re going to do it, make sure they know how to …

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