Because it is impossible for animals to clearly communicate with their pet parents, they aren’t able to explain their symptoms. It is the responsibility of the pet owner and the veterinarian to keep him or her healthy. Experts say that dogs are good at hiding their illness, so it is up to you to observe your dog for abnormalities.
Common symptoms of a sick animal include:
• Weakness
• Weight loss
• Lack of appetite
• Diarrhea
• Bloody urine
• Difficulty breathing
• Vomiting
Pet owners know their pets the best, so you may notice early warning signs that someone else may not pick up on. If any of the above symptoms appear, please be sure to contact your veterinarian as soon as possible. The safest approach is to have your pet examined.
After submitting your pet to an animal hospital, your veterinarian may ask the following questions to help better diagnose the problem:
• What is the age of your pet?
• Has he or she experienced any of these symptoms before?
• What preventative medications is your animal currently taking?
• Are any of your other pets ill?
• What brand of food does your animal eat?
• Has he or she been vaccinated? If so, when? Which vaccines?
• How long have you owned your pet?
• Does he or she been having a normal bowel movement?
• How much water does your pet consume per day?
• Do you offer your pet any table scraps? How often?
• Are there any changes in your pet’s diet or eating habits?
It is best to know the answers to the questions above. This will make the process easier for you and your veterinarian.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
Monday, February 22, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Protect Your Pet From Fleas
Fleas are the tiny things that live on pets and animals, in carpets, in sofas as well as other household items. Typically, most fleas will be found on pets. The other 10 percent are flea cocoons in the carpets, 35 percent flea larvae and 50 percent flea eggs (again in the carpet).
A flea’s life span is very similar to that of a butterfly. The female lays eggs that then turn into larvae. The larva develops into pupae and settles inside a cocoon. They wait for a host (normally a cat or dog) to start their life and suck blood.
Fleas feed on blood. They can live without a blood meal for up to 100 days. These little creatures can cause serious diseases, such as Plague, Murine Typhus and Tungiasis.
There are many flea preventing medicines and procedures that you can invest in to better protect your pet. These flea preventers include:
• Frontline Dog Flea Medicine
• Program Flavor Tabs Dog and Cat Flea Control
• Merial Frontline Pus for Dogs
• K9 Advantix Flea Control
• Biospot Flea and Tick Repellent
• Adams Flea Tick Spot Control for Cats
• Farnam Carpet Flea Spray
• Biospot Flea Control for Cats and Ferrets
If your pet comes into contact with fleas, it is best to take him or her straight to the Vet. Be sure to conduct thorough research on how to prevent flea problems.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
A flea’s life span is very similar to that of a butterfly. The female lays eggs that then turn into larvae. The larva develops into pupae and settles inside a cocoon. They wait for a host (normally a cat or dog) to start their life and suck blood.
Fleas feed on blood. They can live without a blood meal for up to 100 days. These little creatures can cause serious diseases, such as Plague, Murine Typhus and Tungiasis.
There are many flea preventing medicines and procedures that you can invest in to better protect your pet. These flea preventers include:
• Frontline Dog Flea Medicine
• Program Flavor Tabs Dog and Cat Flea Control
• Merial Frontline Pus for Dogs
• K9 Advantix Flea Control
• Biospot Flea and Tick Repellent
• Adams Flea Tick Spot Control for Cats
• Farnam Carpet Flea Spray
• Biospot Flea Control for Cats and Ferrets
If your pet comes into contact with fleas, it is best to take him or her straight to the Vet. Be sure to conduct thorough research on how to prevent flea problems.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
Monday, February 8, 2010
Queen City Petsitting - Protect Your Pet During the Cold Weather
With the recent burst of cold weather, pets and their owners may not be properly prepared to endure the low temperatures. There are a large number of pets that spend the majority of their time indoors and don’t have tolerance for extremely cold weather. These are the types of animals that should not be unattended when the temperature gets below freezing.
Not all animals have thick coats and tough footpads, so Queen City Petsitting has provided a few tips for pet owners to consider when dealing with cold weather:
• Purchase one or two sweaters or coats for dogs with very short coats. These dogs include: Boxers, Boston Terriers, Greyhounds, Dobermans, and Chihuahuas. Smaller dogs with short coats are especially vulnerable to cold.
• Place boots on your dog regardless of coat length. Do not ignore your dog if he or she whines, stops walking, or frequently lifts up their paws – they are trying to inform you that their feet are uncomfortably cold.
• Provide shelter, a bed, and any insulating material that traps warm air for pets that spend a lot of time outdoors.
• Cut back a bit on what you feed your indoor pet during the winter.
• If your cat likes to spend time outside, provide a warm place for him or her to go.
There are many more tips to take into consideration during extremely cold temperatures. It is much safer to keep your animals inside. For more information, be sure to consult with your veterinarian.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
Not all animals have thick coats and tough footpads, so Queen City Petsitting has provided a few tips for pet owners to consider when dealing with cold weather:
• Purchase one or two sweaters or coats for dogs with very short coats. These dogs include: Boxers, Boston Terriers, Greyhounds, Dobermans, and Chihuahuas. Smaller dogs with short coats are especially vulnerable to cold.
• Place boots on your dog regardless of coat length. Do not ignore your dog if he or she whines, stops walking, or frequently lifts up their paws – they are trying to inform you that their feet are uncomfortably cold.
• Provide shelter, a bed, and any insulating material that traps warm air for pets that spend a lot of time outdoors.
• Cut back a bit on what you feed your indoor pet during the winter.
• If your cat likes to spend time outside, provide a warm place for him or her to go.
There are many more tips to take into consideration during extremely cold temperatures. It is much safer to keep your animals inside. For more information, be sure to consult with your veterinarian.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
Monday, February 1, 2010
Charlotte Pet Sitting - Finding a Veterinarian for Your Pet
Caring for a pet is certainly not the easiest thing to do. Some animals need special treatment while other animals may become ill during their time on this earth. When a pet becomes sick, it is best to take them to a professional veterinarian.
A veterinarian (often shortened to vet) is a physician for animals and a practitioner of veterinary medicine.
Below are some guidelines on selecting a veterinarian:
Professional skills – keeping up with the latest developments in the veterinary field is very important.
Honesty and openness
Love of animals – Is she or he warm and comfortable around your animal?
Accessibility – He or she should be available, especially in a crisis
Kindness and patience
Concern for the animal
Willingness to listen, answer questions, and communicate easily – you want to feel able to ask your vet anything and be given the right amount of information to help you as a pet owner.
Generous nature
The guidelines above are only suggestion to consider when deciding on a new veterinarian. You may want to take into consider a few other factors. Be sure to conduct thorough research of your choices.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
A veterinarian (often shortened to vet) is a physician for animals and a practitioner of veterinary medicine.
Below are some guidelines on selecting a veterinarian:
Professional skills – keeping up with the latest developments in the veterinary field is very important.
Honesty and openness
Love of animals – Is she or he warm and comfortable around your animal?
Accessibility – He or she should be available, especially in a crisis
Kindness and patience
Concern for the animal
Willingness to listen, answer questions, and communicate easily – you want to feel able to ask your vet anything and be given the right amount of information to help you as a pet owner.
Generous nature
The guidelines above are only suggestion to consider when deciding on a new veterinarian. You may want to take into consider a few other factors. Be sure to conduct thorough research of your choices.
About Queen City Petsitting
Serving the Charlotte area, Queen City Pet Sitting offers an array of services worthy of any pet owners respect. Jump onboard the Pet Taxi for a ride to the veterinarian, order a quick grooming, or even ask for an errand run to return your late movie rentals. Whatever the case may be, these pet care sitters promise to get it done!
To learn more about Queen City Petsitting, visit us at www.queencitypetsitting.com
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