Ticks and your pets Ticks are an increasing problem with pets and pet owners. These nasty little parasites are responsible for a variety of illnesses, so proper handling and removal are important. The most common tick-borne diseases include Lyme disease, Anaplasmosis, Babesiosis, and Rocky Mountain spotted fever (RMSF). Most are transmitted by the Blacklegged Tick …
The FDA released a warning about xylitol and the danger it can pose if ingested by dogs. Xylitol is a sweetener found in many types of chewing gums, breath mints, ice cream and many other snacks and foods. It is also commonly added to toothpastes, so be sure to never use human toothpaste to brush your …
Xylitol Warning from Your Jaffrey Area Dog Walker Read More »
Winter is in full swing, and as I type this, the latest big Nor’easter is bearing down on the Monadnock Region and the rest of the Northeast. Most pets are safely inside homes and barns, and with proper preparations should remain warm and cozy. Be sure your dog or cat is either inside during cold …
Hurricane Sandy is right now bearing down on the East Coast, and millions are preparing to ride out the worst, or are evacuating to safer ground. After big disasters like Katrina, it was realized that many pet owners were sadly separated for a long time, sometimes permanently, when they were forced to evacuate and leave …
Prepare Your Pets for the Storm – Advice from Your Troy Pet Sitter Read More »
Halloween is a fun holiday for humans, and can be fun for your pets too, if you follow a few safety tips. Trick or Treating is usually an innocent Halloween tradition. Unfortunately there are a few who don’t have such good intentions. Keep your pet inside Halloween night (and the night before) to protect them …
Tips and Information for Autumn Fall is a beautiful season here in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire, with the trees ablaze with red, orange, and yellow leaves, attracting leaf peepers from all over to visit quaint little New England towns like Troy, Keene and Swanzey. But many pet owners don’t realize that this time …
