Luxury Pet Boarding

It is always a pet lover’s pleasure to spend a lot of time with his or her pets but there are those times when we just can’t do that. A seminar in another city or a business trip prompts pet owners to leave their pets in pet boarding houses. There are regular boarding places for pets where they are given basic items and basic care while you are away but if you want the best for your pet, luxury pet boarding is a good idea.
Pets need love and usually require a lot of body contact with human beings for them not to be too stressed out. With luxury boarding places for pets, all of the things that your pet needs are attended too. There are a number of luxury boarding spaces for pets and these places usually include swimming pools tailored fit for pets, air conditioned rooms complete with television sets and a great view. These places usually include grooming services, 20-minute walks, medication administration, and movie nights for pets complete with snacks. There are also some places that offer access to dog webcams where you can see your pet even if you are far away from each other. Boarding rates range from $20 to $50 a day.

If you are looking for reliable pet boarding in Frisco, TX then check out Legacy Veterinary Clinic.

Fun Time With Mirrors

Wasn't that cute? This is a fun trick to pull out for an animal who has never seen itself before. A mirror can keep an animal occupied for at least a few minutes at a time. Just be sure to stand by in case the animal gets too stressed out. Aside from some loud barking from the dogs, the only drawback is a few smudges and nose-prints on the glass. Occasionally, cats will also be interested, but then again, it can be difficult to get a cat's attention for anything.
I have been unable to get any reaction from my fish with this trick.

The Importance of Brushing Your Dog’s Teeth

Although dogs do not get cavities, they do get a course of other tooth and mouth problems and these can lead to infections that might cause major ailments or even death. These are the main reasons why veterinarians encourage dog owners to brush their dog’s teeth as frequent as possible.

Ultimately, brushing your dog’s teeth once or twice a week is already an achievement on its own because no dog opens his or her mouth willingly ever. The good news is, doggie toothpaste is usually flavored with chicken, malt or other things that dogs just love so once they get a hang of the “brushing”, they will soon love their tooth brushing/eating sessions.

Brushing your dog’s teeth does not only combat periodontal disease but also prevents a number of other health problems that root from diseases in the gums.

Brushing your dog’s teeth keeps your dogs healthier and in turn will also make their lives longer. If you would like to save money on your pet’s maintenance, brushing his or her teeth is essential because the healthier your pet is, the less money you will have to spend at the vet’s.

To make brushing your dog’s teeth easier, train your dog to be comfortable with you having to hold his or her mouth and the insides of it. With your dog being comfortable with you doing this, it will be a lot easier for you to administer doggie toothpaste inside his or her mouth.

Everybody Loves Cookies!

Thanks to the vast internet we can search for homemade dog treats VERY easily. A simple search will uncover a wealth of recipes. I found cookies galore and even some cake recipes. Yay! Now Spot can have a real birthday party!

You have to be careful though, not all ingredients are safe for dogs. Common ingredients like chocolate and onions should never be used in your canine recipes. They can both be extremely dangerous to dogs. Macadamia nuts and walnuts can also be harmful, they contain unknown toxins that can cause muscle tremors, weakness and even paralysis! Not all varieties of nuts are harmful, but many contain high quantities of salt and fat so use with caution. Other foods that you should be leery of are cheese, milk, liver, potatoes, raisins and grapes.

I can across this great site, Dog Treat Kitchen, filled with recipes as well as cautions. You should go check it out and send us a photo of you smoochy poochy with the treats you create. :-)

Big thanks to FreeStockPhotos for the photo!

Stop Killing Squirrels!

Funny cartoon about how to stop your dog from killing squirrels! Enjoy!

Curiousity killed the....Dog?

This is a funny story about a curious K-9 in California who let a brick wall and his curiosity get the best of him. I pulled this story from the Brisbane Times.

California animal rescue officers were called in after an eight-month old German Shepherd dog mysteriously got his head stuck in a wall.

Stricken hound Rebel was found whimpering with his head sticking out one side of the 45 centimetre thick wall in Desert Hot Springs, east of Los Angeles, while his body remained firmly on the other.

"My initial reaction was, 'Wow, how'd he get in there?'" said Riverside County Animal Services Sergeant James Huffman. "And why is there a hole that big in the wall?


"It was a very odd situation .. It was uncertain if he was chasing another animal, or just curious," he added.

After checking that Rebel could breathe comfortably, Huffman and fellow officer Hector Palafox took up position on either side of the block wall.

"One officer worked the dog's head from one side of the wall, while the other officer worked the dog's body on the other side," said a statement by the Department of Animal Services in Riverside County.

Palafox "pushed the dog's ears back to ensure the dog would not suffer during the rescue attempt," it added, saying that it took 30 minutes and some "minor nudging" to free the trapped canine.

Huffman said Rebel helped a lot. "He let us know if we were pushing too hard - but he kept working right along with us ... You could see his hind legs stiffen to assist in the direction we were going.

"He knew we were there to save him."

After the dazed dog's release, the officers suggested he be kept away from the wall behind a gate, while also advising the owner to put some chicken wire over the hole."

Story Credit: AFP

This pooch would have been less likely to have tried to jump through the wall if he had a professional dog sitter and dog walker from Personable Pet Care!!

Treat Your Pet : Organic Spa Bath

Do you spoil your furry friend with the best treats and the coolest new toys? Why not pamper them with an Organic Spa Bath? Your pet will be on cloud nine as your pet is brushed to remove any loose fur or hair and then lovingly bathed with an organic shampoo. Next it is a massage and a calming aromatic conditioner applied to the skin along with a gentle ear cleaning.

Imagine a day at the spa but for your pooch. The Organic Spa Pet Bath completely relaxes your pet and thoroughly cleans them at the same time. If you are looking to spoil your pooch the pet spa is the place to go.

If you reside in the DFW area, check out Personable Pet Care. This full-service pet sitting service offers grooming, dog walking and pet sitting with a staff that is fully trained, insured and capable of giving your pet the love and attention that they need while you are away.