October 19, 2018
Barking the Basics – Pet Sitting Irene
Hi Ho! Hi Ho! It is that time of the year again! We are so close to the end of the year and many of us are making plans to go on holiday. Here are a few basics to consider and put in place so that your pets that stay home, are safe and cared for: Pet Sitting Irene
Book your Pet Sitting Irene well in advance. December holidays are very busy times for domestic pet caretakers.
Easy ways to prepare for your pets’ caretaker so that you can enjoy your holiday knowing your pets and your home are in good hands.
Provide the following basics: Pet Sitting Irene
- Clean water bowl. Water bowls need to be easy to clean and should be cleaned daily. Because pets drink directly from their bowls, bacteria are always present in the water.
- Provide enough feeding bowls to alternate so that your pet caretaker can clean the bowls for their next feeding.
- Provide titbits and treats and toys to keep them happy and occupied.
- Ensure a clean comfortable and safe place for your pets to sleep. Especially so with pets that sleep outside.
- Check that your gates, doors and pet cages are secure and can lock to keep your pets safely inside and unwanted intruders out.
- Provide a poop scoop and necessary cleaning material like plastic bags and old newspapers, paper towels, rags and brooms.
- Provide clean and secure leashes and collars.
- Ensure that your pets are healthy and that chronic medication is readily available as needed.
- Have your vet check out your pet and get the necessary injections and tick & flea treatments well before the holiday season starts.
- Have your pets’ teeth checked if needed.
- Leave emergency contact numbers.
Please CHIP AND TAG your pets to ensure that they can be safely returned should they get lost.
Consider arranging with someone trustworthy to sit with your pets on the days and evenings when we expect fireworks. So many pets are lost or hurt during these times. Contact us TODAY for all your house/pet sitting duties in Irene
Love your pets back!