Just like our K9 friends, it is often necessary to switch our cat's food type/brand. This can be for a number of different reasons: from the normal transition from kittenhood, into adulthood, then senior status, to conditions or illnesses that require therapeutic diets. However, this transition can be messy for everyone. Stomach aches, vomiting, and diarrhea can all be symptoms of changes made to what they're eating. So how do you make a food switch safely, for your cat's sake as well as yours? We found an interesting article that address this topic with the help of some vets. “Any changes in diet need to be gradual,” says Kathryn Primm, DVM, owner of the Applebrook Animal Hospital in Ooltew
We have had several families adopt a new puppy for their house. We are also about to adopt a new fur-kid! Several people have reached out and asked for strategies to curtail destructive chewing, both for puppies as well as adult dogs. We have read a number of articles, talked with trainers, and have our own experience with this behavior. First, it is a completely normal behavior for puppies and dogs to chew on objects as they explore the world. As stated in a helpful article from the ASPCA, "Chewing accomplishes a number of things for a dog. For young dogs, it’s a way to relieve pain that might be caused by incoming teeth. For older dogs, it’s nature’s way of keeping jaws strong and teeth c
We are very happy to announce another addition to our sitter/walker team: Welcome Kristen! You can read about her in her own words below: We are always looking for great people to work with our company. If you would like to turn your passion for pets into paychecks, go to especially4paws.com/jobs My name is Kristen and I'm new to the North Royalton area. I like to stay close to the communities I reside in and love to meet new people and their furry family members. Growing up with animals, I couldn't be happier spending my time with them to give them the best life possible. I currently spend my free time cuddling with my Calico kitty, Puddy. I have extensive experience with pets ranging from
You may have heard or seen some recent coyote activity. We have heard them a few times at night the past couple of weeks. Fall has some increased coyote activity, as the more mature pups start to break out to hunt on their own and move away from their family dens. For the most part, coyotes are fearful of humans. However, they can become habituated with the abundance of food in residential areas and lose some of that fear. I found these articles from the Humane Society and the CLE Metroparks on how to deal with coyotes in the yard. Generally, the best way to drive them out is a method called "hazing". This is where you use load noises, voices, and noise makers to drive them from your yard. H
