Well after many years I have finally come into the 21st century. I have disconnected to my landline, formerly known as “a house phone”. Now I will accept calls on my cell phone. My cell number is: 8312-320-3275. I just have to change a bunch of business cards, postcards and my signs on my cars…yikes what have I done. Well, keep calling me so I can care for your wonderful pets. Thanks and best wishes to all of you.
With the holidays coming, some of you may be decorating a tree indoors. Keep in mind that you cat may see low down dangling ornaments as toys. Also, be aware that cats may eat those thin silvers strands of tinsel, and this is very BAD for cats. So you might consider using unbreakable ornaments for the low branches and using no tinsel on your tree.
March 10,2019
Holidays are def. over but summer is coming. So just a reminder keep your kitties well hydrated. Nice clean water is very important. Making sure kitty gets his/her favorites treats is important but clean water tops the list. A nice brushing keeps fuzz balls at a minimum. Don’t forget few toys to keep them as entertained as they want to be. You know how kitties are: gotta keep their staff (staff: you and me) engaged or they get bored.
Please note new contact number: 831-320-3275
Today is my last overnight stay with my pal Reggie. He is one of my favorite “boys.” His companion is Mugsy…Mugsy stays at Oxton Kennels when their “Mom and Dad” go out of town. According to Reggie:
“Mugsy is a handful, very sweet, but very big and playful. Sometimes he just doesn’t know how much space he takes up and how exuberant he is. So for my safety he gets to go play at Oxton. I kinda like that because I have Sharon’s full attention. I get to sleep on the bed and we sit outside in the summer and enjoy ourselves.”
Several days later..gosh it is hard to sit down to write when I have so many great pets to hang out with.
On June 12 my best buddy Tj will be celebrating his, I think, 15 or 17th birthday. We became “master and owner” in 2012 and Peace of Mind Rescue said he was 12 at that time. I am very happy to have him..he is a great companion and a good watchdog.
I have something VERY important to share with anyone who has a dog that travels in your vehicle. As you well know dogs love to stick their heads out the windows luxuriating in a cool breeze and enjoying whatever scents they can pick up. Or the little dogs who like to be close to Mom or Pop and feel they must help drive the car….oooh heaven! A dog sitting on our laps as we drive is a risky move. Just as we cannot allow our 2 legged kids to do these things it is very important to make sure our dogs are safely restrained. Using a secured crate or quality seatbelt harness is a sure way to keep our pets safe and kept us from being distracted while driving.
A few reasons for restraining your pet was posted by PetExpertise and I want to pass this on to you:
These tips were taken from PetExpertise.com I would invite you to check out their website to get more great tips from them.
Its an usually warm day today and I was working out in my yard…forgot my sunscreen sooo..I want to remind you that our fur kids need sunscreen too. If your dog is out during peak sun exposure hours apply sunscreen to their nose, around lips, tips of ears groin and belly. Do this couple times a day, especially if they swim. There are Canine Sun Screens, but in case you haven’t found any look for broad spectrum sunscreen for babies SPF 15 or higher. NO sunscreen with fragrance, zinc oxide or para-aminobenzoic acid (PABA). Best to keep out of the sun 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Remember these guys can get sun burn especially light colored dogs. Especially those dogs staying outdoors while Mom and Dad are out working in a cool air conditioned place.
Well that is it for today. I am on my way to visit two wonderful Pits, Maddie and Sydney. Not sure of the name spelling, but they are wonderful. They share the house with two kitties. This morning the one kitty came and licked Maddies face while he was eating his breakfast. Amazing! These dogs are precious and well behaved. Their Mom and Dad should be very proud of their fur kids.
New contact number: 831-320-3275
You may notice that this website has a new look. The old website got many positive comments, so the new website has the same basic style and organization. The main change is that the website now provides a better viewing experience for those using tablets or smartphones.
I also now have what’s officially called a Blog! My previous writings for “Tip of the Month” and “Featured Pets” are now part of this Blog, with a pull-down menu that lets you see articles for specific topics. That’s where you’ll now find “Featured Pets,” as well as “Advice & News” (which has replaced “Tip of the Month”). In addition, you can find articles that are relevant to cats or dogs in “Cats Corner” and “Dogs Depot.”
I hope you enjoy the website’s new look. As always, I welcome your comments and suggestions.
I adopted Shasta in 1990 and she was my constant companion and hiking buddy until 1999. She was a very good friend and I miss her but she will always be in my heart.
Lola is a big 150 lbs sweetie who spends much of her day sleeping and playing with Tj her best friend. She has been a “client” for the past 3 years and she is a well mannered “lady” who gives a lot of kisses.
Tj relaxing after a hard day in the sun.
This is a reminder to pet owners who use an automatic paper shredder. Curious dogs and cats are potentially in danger they could accidently get their paws caught in the blades or turn on the shredder. I would suggest that when not in use the shredder be disconnected.
There are two types of bloat: gastric dilation and gastric dilatation-volvulus (GDV). Volvulus means twisting of the stomach or the intestine. Information contained herein only briefly touches on this subject. Dogs especially prone to bloat are: deep chested dogs, Mernese Mountain dogs, Setters,Great Dane, Retrievers Labs and Goldens, St. Bernards and Standard poodles. One of the most important things to remember is: Do not give food within one hour before or after vigorous exercise. To further research this problem contact your veterinarian or e-mail Info@pettech.net.
In this picture Boingo is jumping at 4 feet in the air.He catches frizbees or tennis balls for at least 10 minutes at a time. His owner and sitters always make sure he rests before eating…no bloat for him!