Furry Footsteps Professional Dog Walking and Pet Sitting in Ypsilanti MI
Dog Walker and Pet Sitter Services
Did you know that 60% of cats in the U.S. are obese? Obesity in cats are one of the main contributors in developing diabetes, high blood pressure, cancer, kidney disease and more serious health issues. Obese cats also have a shorter life span than cats with a healthy weight.
Read on if you are interested in the healthiest way to keep your feline’s waistline slim and trim! [Read more…]
We’ve gotten countless web submissions and client calls with the same message… “I’m going on vacation and I need someone to come check in on my cat(s) a few times while I’m away.” Potential clients are surprised when I discourage “two or three drop in visits while I’m out of town for a couple of weeks.”
We know that cats are an independent species. Though they interact with us on their own terms, they need regular care and supervision too. Anything can happen in the 24-48 hours cats are left unattended while their families are on vacation. Just as your dogs could be exposed to misfortune and accidents without daily visits, your cats can be victim to mishap and misfortune as well!
A Professional Pet Sitter provides personalized, expert care for your pets.
Most pet owners have had to make the decision to trust someone to care for their pets in their absence. When it comes to choices, there are many options to consider. Many pet caregivers entrust boarding kennels outside of the home to care for pets. Another popular option is in-home pet care, which enables pets to stay in the home environment with an outside pet care provider coming in for a pre-determined number of visits for the length of the owners absence.
When looking for an in home pet sitter, one of the first factors that pet owners consider is cost. There are many resources available in choosing a pet sitter online and the community. Websites offering discount pet sitting services are in abundance. Advertisements and business cards flood pet supply stores and veterinarian offices. Professional Pet Sitters advertise their services in these high traffic areas as well as Hobby Sitters looking to make extra income. How do you know who will be the best choice for your pet’s needs? [Read more…]
Many of us can relate to how it feels to be uncomfortable because of seasonal allergies. The itching, sneezing and watery eyes can make life miserable for severe allergy suffers.
Did you know that allergies are also extremely common in pets? Like people, pets allergies can be environmental or food related and some pets develop both! I have a dog that suffered from seasonal allergies and some food allergies. The secondary issues that can develop as a result of allergies, which include secondary infections from scratching
Miss Vicki had unbearable seasonal allergies until I followed an aggressive treatment plan of predominantly alternative allergy therapies.
and paw licking, ear and respiratory issues can make life very uncomfortable for dogs and cats alike.
” According to a survey conducted by Novartis Animal Health, over half of pet owners aren’t aware their fuzzy family members can also spend the spring season feeling miserable thanks to pollens and other environmental allergens,” writes Dr. Karen Becker in her article, “If Your Dog is Itchy or Your Cat is Wheezy, You Need to Read This.“ [Read more…]
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