April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month and a great time for all pet owners to learn how best to handle pet accidents and emergencies. Pet Sitters International (PSI) encourages all pet owners to learn what to do if their pet becomes injured. Dr. Emily Pointer, DVM, at Bergh Memorial Animal Hospital in New […]
I wrote this article because I know several families that have hedgehogs as pets. Hedgehogs are the cutest things and there are 22 ailments that are good to know as well as how to keep your pet healthy and happy. Let’s start with the tips to keep your hedgehog happy and healthy. Handle your hedgehog […]
Springtime! It is the time we are charmed by Peter Cotton Tail, jelly beans, and baby chicks. As I was reading up on bunnies to answer questions for new owners, I found an article in Critters USA, 2011, “Give Rabbits Shelter” by Anastasia Thrift that discusses whether to cage a bunny or to have a pen. […]
When you leave your pets with a pet sitter, you do want to have peace of mind. Here is a list of items you should do before going on your trip and are shared with your sitter. Make sure your sitter is aware of anyone who may be on your premises or entering your home […]
Continuing with the idea that you are leaving your pets with a sitter, there is a need to pet-proof your home. Case in point is Rusty the Cat. Rusty loves to open doors, so his owner places items in higher cupboards that are out of Rusty’s reach. Rusty is a perfect example of a pet that can go […]
