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Pet TipsYou've gotta love 'em ! PETS & THEIR PEOPLE: A bond of devotion, companionship and love that provides a quality of life that is the very best that it can be. Consider this: While our world consists of interests outside of our pets, we are their ENTIRE world. They depend on us exclusively for their well-being.
As a pet parent, you are the first and most important caretaker in your pet's life. At PSI, we take seriously the opportunity to provide you with the latest and best information about pet care and animal health issues.
Pet sitting is a labor of love, and as an educational organization for pet sitters we are always looking for information that will aid us in providing quality care for your pets. We would like to pass some of these informative tips on to you, the pet lover. GeneralSummer Safety Alert Keeping Cool Do the Math! SPAY or NEUTER The numbers tell it all. Spaying and neutering is the wisest and most economic choice. You'll also find links to low cost spay and neuter programs in most every state. Advice From Your Pet Sitter Pet sitters are as concerned about your pets as you are. And they want only the best—for you and for the pets they lovingly care for. So we asked some long-time, experienced PSI members what advice they would give to pet owners to make sure every pet-sitting assignment is a win-win-win situation. The response fell into two categories, one from a business standpoint and the other from a pet-care perspective.
Jenn Miler, Doggone Purrfect Pet Care, St. Petersburg, FL, shared this list that she leaves for all her clients that covers the business side of good pet-sitter/pet-owner communications. Pet Loss Hotlines The American Veterinary Medical Association maintains a list of Pet Loss Hotlines offered by veterinary schools. For direct links to any of these hotlines, visit the AVMA web site at www.avma.org. DogsA Purebred Heinz 57 There are many benefits to adopting a mixed breed dog. Find out what they are here. Signs of an Aggressive Dog Dr. Lynn Roberts has been advising pet sitters--and pet owners--on in-home pet care issues since PSI was organized in 1994. Here she offers insight into canine aggression--and how to recognize aggressive behavior. CatsCat Behavior - Quirk or Illness? What's normal for one cat may be abnormal for the next. This listing contains some common, and often misinterpreted, cat behaviors. Simple Cat Toys You Can Make Cats need plenty of playtime and interaction with their owners--and their pet sitters when owners cannot be there. This article offers some simple and fun ways to accomplish this. Cage PetsAnd Baby Makes SIX! Use these tips to identfy whether your small pet is a male or a female. And if she's a female, whether or not she's pregnant! Also includes information on gestation periods, weaning and links to breed-specific sites. Is there a rat in your future? Take our quiz and find out! Rabbit Care 101 Learn the "Bunny Basics" of caring for your pet rabbit. Cages from the Inside Take a look at pet cages from your pet's point of view! FishOne Fish, Two Fish ... Are you a "Dr. Seuss-level" fishkeeper? Here are some tips to help the beginner make some important decisions on what type of set up to use, what equipment is required and how much time it all requires. Ask the Vet...About Fish Q&A on Fish Care, provided by the American Veterinary Medical Association BirdsFun and Games for Feathered Friends Avian Expert (and pet sitter) Diane Grindol offers great suggestions on having fun with companion birds. Recognizing Illness in Birds Can you recongize the early symptoms of illness in your pet bird? The use of keen observation skills and immediate action may someday save your feathered friend's life. ReptilesHooray for Herps! Some critical questions to answer before taking on a reptilian pet. Health Alerts for Reptile Owners Beware of animal-borne diseases when handling reptilian pets. Other PetsTreat a Horse! Learn what types of foods make good treats for your equine friends. And try your hand at baking your own! Rabbit Facts How many of these rabbit facts do YOU know? Disaster Preparedness for Horse Owners Disasters can happen anytime and anywhere and can take many different forms, from barn fires to earthquakes, from a propane line explosion to flooding from a violent storm. Any of these might necessitate evacuation. If you have horses or other large animals, it is important to have a plan to move your animals to a safe area. A plan is even more critical if you have a large group of animals. During an emergency, the time you have to evacuate your horses will be limited. If you are unprepared or wait until the last minute to evacuate, emergency management officials could tell you that you must leave your horses behind. Once you leave your property, you have no way of knowing how long you will be kept out of the area. If left behind, your horses could be untended for days without care, food or water. To help avoid this situation, the following information and suggestions are offered by the Humane Society of the United States for planning for emergencies. With an effective emergency plan, you might have enough time to move your animals to safety. |
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