
Happy 4th of July - keep your pooch safe!
More pets run away and get lost on 4th of July than any other day of the year. The statistics are staggering....yes, staggering and very sad. As a pet sitter it is my job to ensure my pet visitors are safe and happy. Top 10 things to do to keep your pup safe. 10. Keep your Pet Indoors at All Times! It may seem obvious, but even if your pet is used to being outside, the resulting panic caused by fireworks or other loud noises may make them break their restraint or jump a fence
December petfood recalls
Blue Buffalo recalls Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones Blue Buffalo Co. is voluntarily recalling one production lot of Cub Size Wilderness Wild Chews Bones. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Stella & Chewy's recalls Super Beef Dinner Morsels for Dogs Stella & Chewy's has been notified by the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development that it had issued a stop sale order on Stell

Christmas tree dog safety
Age, temperament, and your dog’s energy level all play a role in how much mischief she might find herself in. Even the most well behaved canine can succumb to the temptation of a Christmas tree and its trimmings. Short of 24/7 supervision, your next best defense to ensure her safety is to take precautions that minimize or eliminate the risks. : Needles: Don’t let her chew or swallow fallen Christmas tree needles. They are not digestible and can be mildly toxic depending upon

Pet Safety - Halloween
The top two doggie safety issues during Halloween are: (1) Pups getting into your candy stash! Put your loot up high and out of the way or paws. (2) Your dog being spooked and run away by trick or treaters, either ringing the doorbell, or roaming around the neighborhood being ghoulish, which is what you are suppose to do. The infograph below provides recommendations on keeping your dog safe and healthy during this holiday. #safety #health #food

Pups and Pot
SOME FACTS: Since 1970, marijuana has been classified by the federal government as a Schedule I controlled substance. Meaning it has no recognized medical uses and a high potential for abuse, placing it in the same category as heroin and LSD. Many medical authorities, including the American Medical Association and the National Association for Public Health Policy, scoff at pot's Schedule I designation. livescience.com In 1996 California voters approved a referendum allowing p