As a pet sitter sometimes I forget to share the quick updates and insights from my friends and clients. Here’s one you probably know about, but just in case you didn’t, Mommies take care when cleaning the litter box! As long ago as 1997, a connection was made between birth defects, still births, and miscarriages […]
Most of us do not think of cats having allergies or food intolerance. In Cat Fancy, “A Sensitive Issue, does your cat need a hypoallergenic diet?”, Ramona D Marek, MS ED, discusses your cat’s diet as it relates to allergies and intolerance. The good news is that your cat’s need for certain medications may be […]
A couple folks have asked me about introducing new cats to their cat family, or even getting a kitten to keep a senior cat company. So I did a little homework because there are lots of myths and incomplete information when it concerns bringing a friend home for your senior cat. An article in Cat Fancy, […]
Havanese As a pet sitter in Colorado Springs, pet owners recently asked me how to calm an anxious pet when they are away. A lot has to do with the sitter watching a pet’s behavior and then helping to calm the pet. Music is a good alternative technique to use when you are gone for a few hours. Music and […]
Do you have a cat that just can’t wait till the door is open! Pet sitters are often asked, how do I stop my cat from darting out the door? Your cat may be patient, almost stalking, when the door will open. We all understand that door darting can be dangerous. Your cat may end […]
