Cat Food Recall!! It was announced today that Pro-Pet LLC is voluntarily recalling a limited amount of Hubbard Life and QC Plus dog food and Hubbard Life and Joy Combo cat food because of possible salmonella contamination. Symptoms of salmonella poisoning in pets include lethargy, diarrhea, fever and vomiting. Pro-Pet, based in St. Marys, Ohio, […]
This Pet Sitter got stuck in the snow!
Last night was honestly one of the scariest I’ve had in my 15+ years of pet sitting! Chicago has been getting pounded by snow since December. People are not keeping up with their driveways & walkways! I went on a consultation to meet a new client in Barrington, IL last night. Our appointment was at […]
What to feed you Ferret
Ferrets make excellent companions and can provide years of enjoyment for their owners. Young Again Ferret Food, like all our pet food, is gluten-free, nutritionally dense and easily digestible with the proper balance of nature-identical ingredient profiles to help your ferret live a longer, healthier and happier life. And like all Young Again Pet Food, […]
The Effects of Feeding Wildlife
Providing wild animals with a steady, human-supplied food source can lead to problems for both the animals and humans. You should refrain from feeding the wildlife for a number of reasons – one such reason is that it attracts mice and encourages them to search for additional food sources and enter the building(s). In addition, […]
Basics of Winter Dog Care: Dangers and Prevention
Even if the holiday season is over, it shouldn’t stop you from keeping a close eye on your pooch, simply because winter hasn’t ended. Though snow-laden sidewalks and pavements may open the way for snowy fun, there are a number of things that you should take into account. It would not take a rocket scientist […]
Feeding Koi Fish in the Winter
Although I’ve been a fish enthusiast since I was 15 I never really got into Pond or Koi fish. My Dad was the Koi lover as his landlord/best friend had a Koi pond where he lived. A couple of my clients have Koi ponds and I have no issue helping out by feeding the fish […]
What to look for when booking a Pet Sitter for the Holidays
Hard to believe in October you need to worry about a Pet Sitter in November, December or even January! But if you want a GOOD pet sitter, Yes you have to start thinking about booking them that far in advance! Thanksgiving, Christmas, And New Years are the busiest time of year for pet sitters. A […]
“Earth Friendly” Poop Bags not THAT “Eco-Friendly”
I was at the H.H. Backer Total Expo this past weekend and stopped at the “Earth Rated” Poop bag table. At the previous years event “Earth Rated” were handing out their famous Green Dispenser and poop bags. I’ll admit I think I came home with between 4-6 of the holders and enough poop bags to […]
What does a pet sitter do during slow periods?
What does a pet sitter do during slow periods? There are times of the year when things slow down, people don’t travel, kids go back to school and a pet sitter gets some relief or we get the occasional day off with no sits scheduled. Just because we are not out running around taking care […]
Be thoughtful & considerate when booking your pet care
WARNING: THIS POSTING IS BLUNT, AND TO THE POINT! IT’S NOT MEANT TO OFFEND ANYBODY – IT’S MEANT TO BRING ATTENTION TO PET OWNERS BEHAVIOR AND ACTIONS. SOMETIME YOU CAN’T SUGAR COAT OR “SOFTEN” THINGS AND HAVE TO JUST SAY IT AS IT IS. 😉 THAT BEING SAID……….. It is the most common thing […]
Never TMI (Too Much Information) left for a Pet Sitter
It is a pet parent’s worst nightmare to go away out of town & have something happen to their pets while they are gone. For a pet sitter this scenario has double the anxiety due to the fact that we are not the owner & liable for the pets in our care. Professional Pet Sitters […]
Pet “Doggy” Doors & Pet Sitters Liability
I have a couple of client who’s dogs have access to a Pet “Doggy” door leading outside to an enclosed area in case they need to eliminate. I have had a client’s dog meet me in the driveway as I pulled in after somehow escaping the enclosed area. Thankfully they didn’t run off and were […]
Wildlife Rescue: Good Intentions = Bad results
I got a lot of calls from people who have found abandoned or injured wildlife. For reference I have a page on my website that has contact information for a lot of wildlife rescues. http://shannonspetsitting.net/other/wild-life-rescue Although intentions are good, I DO NOT recommend people try rescuing, caring for or handling any kind of wildlife! There […]
Hiring A Pet Sitter vs. Your Neighbor
When you decide to go out of town it often seems like a good idea and cost effective to just ask your neighbors to care for your pets. A lot of neighbors swap and take turns caring for each others pets when they go out of town. It’s all out of good intentions, but here […]
Controlling Your Dog in Public
You are in a grocery store and you see a little kid yelling, screaming, and tearing through the store running up and down the isles doing whatever they want. The first thing that runs through every person’s mind who is also in that store thinks “Control and discipline your kid or don’t take them out […]
Changing a Pet Sitter’s Routine Effects Pets
One of the key things about being a pet sitter is the clients pets become like your own. You form a bond and relationship with them as you get to know each other. I always have people telling me what a fun job pet sitting sounds like. How easy I must have it as a […]
Tips to Medicate a Cat
Out of all the animals I have cared for over the years I have to say cats are the most difficult to medicate. Dogs are easily fooled with peanut butter, liver sausage or just popping a pill down their throat. Some cats are easy to medicate. My cat Sheena & my sisters cat Cassie are […]
Less work makes more play for pets & sitters!
When you hire a pet sitter the main object is for them to take care of your pets right? You want your pets happy, and spoiled while you are away. It is not unusual for pet owners to have a long list that they leave for pet sitters of quirks and things that are part […]
Who doesn’t love a GOOD discount on GOOD pet care !?
Choosing a pet sitter to care for your pets is one of the hardest decisions pet owners have to make next to choosing a vet. Shannon’s Pet Sitting wants to help to make the decision a little easier for pet owners. In addition to a FREE Consultation to come meet you & your pets we […]
Dog Walking vs. Pet Sitting – What’s the Difference?
You go to the internet to find a service to help care for your pet. They ask you “What services are you seeking?” and list the options: Pet Sitting Dog Walking Pet Boarding Doggie Day Care Which one do you pick? What does each entails? You had no clue there were so many options! What […]