San Marcos Ca Dog Walker & Pet Sitter: Fire & Earthquake Procedures
During wildfires, things can change on a dime. As was the case in May 2014 with the Cocos Fire & Poinsettia Fire. A few policies had been put into place…
How to get a last minute pet sitter
Guest post by Laura Capra of Keep Me Company Petsitting How to get a last minute pet sitter We’ve all been there – something comes up last minute and the…
What happens when you cancel
In the service industry, it is common to have a policy in regards to how they handle canceled appointments/bookings. Pet sitters, dog walkers, dentists, and hairstylists are a few examples…
Pet poison awareness: Toxic Items
Do you know which items in your house could be potentially hazardous to your pets? While the following is not an all-inclusive list, it will give you a good idea…
Can my pet make me sick?
Zoonotic diseases are those that can be passed between humans and animals. Some examples of zoonosis are rabies, ringworm, cat-scratch fever, rat-bite fever, salmonellosis, giardia, leptospirosis, and worms. Coronavirus can…
Flea Medicine dangers and why it’s not working
Scary Facts about Flea Medicine While it can be tempting to use commercial flea treatments, many of these are loaded with chemicals. They are so harmful in fact that the…
Pet waste risks, laws and misconceptions
Originally written Feb. 2008, reposted June 2013 Pet waste is an environmental hazard It is a warm spring day and you decide to indulge yourself by taking a walk barefoot…
Vaccine duration: how long does immunity last?
Vaccine duration how long does immunity last? Recently I have had many inquiries on my website for vaccine duration and vaccine schedules. Rabies is valid for 3 years Specifically, I am…
Eco-friendly pet collars & green dog leashes
Eco-friendly Pet Collars & Green Dog Leashes In a previous article, we spoke about the possible negative health effects of pet collars. In it, I recommend walking your dog by…
Christmas pet safety tips
Are your Christmas decorations safe for your pet(s)? The decorations that make Christmas so festive can pose a danger to your pet. Besides ingesting or getting tangled in some decorations,…
3 year rabies shot valid in all 50 states!
No more annual rabies vaccination required Thanks to The Rabies Challenge Fund there have been many changes in state rabies laws across the country. The most recent being the State…
Reverse Sneezing cause, duration and how to stop it naturally
Originally published Jan. 2009, reposted Nov. 2012 If you're wondering what reverse sneezing is, what causes reverse sneezing, or how to stop your dog from reverse sneezing you have come…