Do you know the importance of bathing your pet on a regular? Believe it or not, the way a pet is groomed often affects how they feel about themselves (similar to humans). Matted hair and overlong nails makes it hard for them to play, while long hair that falls in their face affects their vision.
Health Problems
Improper pet grooming also leads to certain health issues. A dog or cat that is not groomed on a regular is more likely to contain fleas, ticks, and other common insects. Matted fur can become uncontrollable, which then could lead to having to cut all of your pet’s hair off. This type of unmanaged hair can also cause dry, itchy skin that is normally uncomfortable to the animal. Dry skin causes pets to scratch at their skin. Scratching can lead to cuts that are prone to infections.
Appearance and Smell
The most obvious reason for regular pet grooming is simply that your animal’s appearance and smell will be better. No one enjoys the smell of a wet, dirty pet. Their scent can get into clothing and furniture, and make an entire home smell less than great.
Ears and Nails
Another aspect of pet grooming is trimming and maintaining nails. This is very important for your pet, especially if they are an inside pet. Their nails grow rapidly and without being cut properly they can grow back into the pads of the animal’s foot and be extremely painful. Animals that have overgrown nails are less likely to play and get their appropriate exercise as well.
Whether you decide to have your pet professionally groomed or prefer to do it yourself, be sure to make it a regular task. Some animals may object to the process, but once they get used to it they should be fine!
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
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
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Adopt a Homeless Pet this Holiday Season
Similar to human beings, there are many homeless pets luring the streets of cities across the world. They have no where to rest, find clean water nor eat a good, nurturing meal. There are individuals who would save every animal on this earth, but we all know that is impossible.
Charities, such as PetsMart Charities, have made it their mission to find a lifelong, loving home for every homeless pet. They aspire to improve the quality for all pets by creating and supporting programs that save the lives of homeless pets and promote healthy relationships between people and pets.
According to PetSmart Charities' website, they try to maintain their initial vision by doing the following:
• Funding new and collaborative programs that save the lives of homeless pets
• Joining forces with thousands of animal-welfare agencies across the U.S. and Canada to create innovative animal-welfare solutions that we share with other animal-welfare organizations
• Providing immediately needed emergency relief, for both natural and man-made disasters
• Granting adoption rewards funding to animal-welfare Adoption Partners that participate in PetSmart Charities® Adoption Centers
• Lifting awareness of companion animal-welfare issues
• Promoting healthy and happy relationships between people and pets
• Conducting customer and associate fundraising programs, such as pin pad donations in PetSmart® stores and P.A.U.S.E. (PetSmart Associates United to Stop Euthanasia)
Want to help a homeless pet? PetSmart is giving you the opportunity to save a life this holiday season by adopting a pet during the PetSmart Charities Holiday National Adoption Weekend. This three-day event runs from Friday, November 12th through Sunday, November 14 at all 1,164 PetSmart stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Additional information is available at www.petsmartcharities.org
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
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
Charities, such as PetsMart Charities, have made it their mission to find a lifelong, loving home for every homeless pet. They aspire to improve the quality for all pets by creating and supporting programs that save the lives of homeless pets and promote healthy relationships between people and pets.
According to PetSmart Charities' website, they try to maintain their initial vision by doing the following:
• Funding new and collaborative programs that save the lives of homeless pets
• Joining forces with thousands of animal-welfare agencies across the U.S. and Canada to create innovative animal-welfare solutions that we share with other animal-welfare organizations
• Providing immediately needed emergency relief, for both natural and man-made disasters
• Granting adoption rewards funding to animal-welfare Adoption Partners that participate in PetSmart Charities® Adoption Centers
• Lifting awareness of companion animal-welfare issues
• Promoting healthy and happy relationships between people and pets
• Conducting customer and associate fundraising programs, such as pin pad donations in PetSmart® stores and P.A.U.S.E. (PetSmart Associates United to Stop Euthanasia)
Want to help a homeless pet? PetSmart is giving you the opportunity to save a life this holiday season by adopting a pet during the PetSmart Charities Holiday National Adoption Weekend. This three-day event runs from Friday, November 12th through Sunday, November 14 at all 1,164 PetSmart stores in the U.S. and Canada.
Additional information is available at www.petsmartcharities.org
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
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
Friday, November 5, 2010
Fearful Behavior
Dogs and cats can develop fears of certain noises, human beings, and different objects. A fear of specific things can lead to inappropriate growling, snapping, urinating, and scratching. Your god or cat may injure itself while panicking during one of their fear attacks. All animals should be desensitized to their fears before is becomes a major problem.
Fearful behavior is normally caused by the following:
• Invasion of personal space
• Previous abuse
• The lack of pleasant experiences with people at a young age
Lack of positive socialization can cause a pet to be afraid of people and other animals outside of the family. It is best to train your pet to interact with others when they are still young. Fearful behavior should be dealt with way before biting or snapping occurs. If this type of behavior has already occurred, consult with a behaviorist immediately.
Loud noises, such as doorbells, school buses, and thunder can also cause a pet to become apprehensive. To reinforce the behavior, console your pet during the situations. Negatively punishing the pet does nothing to address the fear itself. Never reward inappropriate actions with treats and praise.
If you are unsure of how to handle your pet’s fearful behavior, talk to a behavior specialist or your veterinarian who is able to prescribe anti-anxiety medications to help during the behavior modification.
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
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
Fearful behavior is normally caused by the following:
• Invasion of personal space
• Previous abuse
• The lack of pleasant experiences with people at a young age
Lack of positive socialization can cause a pet to be afraid of people and other animals outside of the family. It is best to train your pet to interact with others when they are still young. Fearful behavior should be dealt with way before biting or snapping occurs. If this type of behavior has already occurred, consult with a behaviorist immediately.
Loud noises, such as doorbells, school buses, and thunder can also cause a pet to become apprehensive. To reinforce the behavior, console your pet during the situations. Negatively punishing the pet does nothing to address the fear itself. Never reward inappropriate actions with treats and praise.
If you are unsure of how to handle your pet’s fearful behavior, talk to a behavior specialist or your veterinarian who is able to prescribe anti-anxiety medications to help during the behavior modification.
About Queen City Petsitting | Charlotte Pet Sitting
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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