Pet Sitting Newsletters
Practical Advice on pet ownership
November 2008
The government has recently published codes of practice on the care of cats, dogs and horses. These codes are intended to help pet owners better understand the needs of their animals and fulfil their duty of care established by the Animal Welfare Act 2006..............................more
Remember, remember your pets this November
October 08
I know that I am preaching to the converted here, but hopefully you can share some of these tips with your more concerned clients if they have pets that are frightened by loud noises..............................more
September is Pet Smile Month
Sept 08
Many of the veterinary practices around the country will be supporting Pet Smile Month and offering discounts on any dental work done on your pet. Do not see this simply as a marketing tool for veterinary surgeries to increase their turnover! Dental hygiene in your pet IS important ............................................................more
Using your domain name to its full advantage
Aug 08
A simple drive to work yesterday inspired me to write this month's newsletter. Whilst stuck in traffic on the M1, I had a white van in front of me. It had advertising written on it as most cars, vans and even buses do nowadays.....more
A simple but effective way of advertising your Pet Sitting business
July 08
The most important place in our house (and I imagine in most UK homes), is .........our fridge. We tend to open it about 20 times a day! Use it to advertise your business. A fridge magnet...........................more
Be patient when starting your Pet Sitting Business
June 08
I speak from experience here when I say how important it is to have realistic expectations of any new business. When you get everything set up, your colourful new flyers are hanging in every local surgery and pet parlour. I have set up your website and sent it all to the major search engines and you are just waiting for your first client .........more
May 08
Vaccinating pets and pet sitting
I am in the process of setting up a website for a lovely young pet sitter this month. She brought up a very valid point when she wanted me to write in her site that she would only accept dogs for dog walking that were up to date with their vaccinations.........................more
April 08
Worm facts and why you should worm your pets
Roundworms can be more of a problem in humans than originally thought. Toxocara is the most prevalent worm in the UK. It can be a public health risk as the larval form is able to penetrate human skin and migrate to various organs in our body including the eye. It may cause granulomas in the human eye...............more
March 08
How to ensure that a client's home is pet-proofed
Pets are like children in some ways. They have a curious nature and a natural tendency to get into things that could be harmful. If you have are a pet sitter, it is important to ensure that your client's home is pet-proofed. Here are a few ways to protect pets from household dangers..................more
February 08
Potential Household Poisons in Pets
Firstly, please make sure your pet AVOIDs the following food items:..........more
January 08
Weight Watchers for pets
The start of the new year always brings with it a multitude of resolutions, but mine is always to lose weight. The weight always seems to pile on over Christmas and I struggle to find clothes to fit comfortably and resolve to not buy any new ones until I have shed at least a stone.......more
December 07
Do you have the ugliest dog?
If you think you may have the ugliest dog and you are not eating your dinner, then look at this website. This just shows how much beauty is in the eye of the beholder.............more
November 07
Are we over-vaccinating dogs?
Some very obviously concerned owners visited the surgery this afternoon with Beadle – a very sweet-natured long-haired crossbreed who had been vaccinated this morning and showed signs of lethargy and ‘not himself’ by the afternoon. All I could put it down to was a vaccine reaction. Yes, we do see them..........more
October 07
Pet Health Benefits
The health benefits to humans of pet ownership are numerous. This is what makes your job as a pet sitter so rewarding. The relationship between people and animals has changed in the last 50 years. Animals who live with people have traditionally been called 'pets' and are now referred to as 'companion animals'. This name change shows that there is a mutual relationship between humans and animals which has been described as the 'human-animal bond'. This amazing bond seems to be deepening...........more
September 07
What happens to your pet when it has died?
You may have a pet who has recently died or have a client who has recently lost a pet. This article will hopefully shed some light on such a devastating topic........more
August 07
An insight into the cost of veterinary drugs
I am here to help you the pet sitter and whether that means sharing my knowledge with you, or giving you tips to save you money, I thought that there is something that you should know about. If you are a veterinary nurse or veterinary receptionist, you will be aware of these facts.
Did you know that as vets there are a number of rules governing our use of veterinary drugs? A system operates whereby we cannot dispense human medication to your pet (even though it is usually much cheaper). Any use of a human medication used by a vet has to be justified. This can be in an instance where an animal........more
July 07
Fleas are the biggest pests seen on our pets
As a pet sitter, you will no doubt come across more than your fair share of fleas! I wonder whether you really knew all these flea facts. Fleas are so well adapted that flea fossils found dating back 135 million years ago are exactly the same as the modern day flea.......................more
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