Pet Care

  Before You Begin Find a place where you and your dog are comfortable, and get set up before you begin the nail trim. There are a few styles of nail trimmer available. The right choice depends on the size of your dog's nails and your own preference. Plier-style trimmers: These are spring-loaded and the mechanism resembles garden pruners. The small/medium timmers are great for small and medium-size nails. The large size typically works well on all nail sizes except the very small ones (they can leave the ends of small nails frayed). These are easy to use and tend to stay sharp for a long time, but the blades are not replaceable. Guillotine trimmers: This has an internal blade and a hole to line up the nail. When the handle is squeezed, the blade comes up to trim the nail, kind of like an upside-down guillotine. Many beginners find this type of trimmer very easy to use.

Usually dogs owners have the tendenct to share the food to their dogs. Sharing the food to dogs is good, but some human foods that are good for humans are not good for dogs health.  Xylitol: This compound is an artificial sweetener used in the preparation of toothpaste, candies, baked foods, and gums that is injurious to the dog’s health. It can cause hypoglycemia and dysfunction of the liver. Alcohol: Alcohol is injurious to the liver and brain of the dog in a similar way as it affects humans. Dog’s internal organs are more sensitive than those of humans, so dogs are more prone to side effects of alcohol. Common adverse effects of alcohol in dogs include diarrhea, breathing problems, coma, and death.   Onions and Garlic: Onions and garlic cause the destruction of red blood cells in dogs that result in anemia. You should keep onions and garlic away from your dog. Signs of toxicity of onion and garlic include vomiting, breathing issues, and weakness.  

Working as a dog walker is rewarding: you get to care for adorable pups and enjoy the outdoors while getting some steps in. But as with any profession, dog walkers need to have the right tools to do their jobs safely. At Pet and Home Care, we provide Pet Care Team Training and Pet Pro Hero Training for our staff. In addition to these training protocols, our dog walkers use company-issued leash belts to ensure the pups are attached to them at all times. But even if you don’t undergo formal pet sitting and safety training, there are a few basic steps you can take to make sure your dog walks are more fun, comfortable, and above all, safe! Make sure all equipment fits snugly. This is to ensure that pets can’t wiggle out of their leashes or harnesses. But you don’t want to make it TOO tight. A good rule of thumb is to make sure you can comfortably slide your finger between the harness and your pet. Ensure that ID tags are worn at all times. By law, when a dog is in a public place, it must w...

Tweezers Tweezers are a must, especially if you spend a lot of time outdoors. They can be used to remove splinters or any other foreign materials from wounds, and they're also a good first defense against ticks. A tick removal tool can also be helpful, particularly for families that spend a lot of time hiking or camping—or if you happen to live in close proximity to the woods. Scissors Scissors come in handy in both human and canine first-aid kits. They can be used for everything from cutting out an item that's trapped in your dog's fur or freeing them from something they may have gotten tangled in to cutting gauze or preparing a splint. Ice/Hot Packs The ability to provide your pup with ice and/or heat therapy in the event of an injury can be crucial. That way, if your dog seems to have suffered an acute injury or seems sore after strenuous exercise, you can start with ice and then switch to heat. Just be sure to always use a cloth between the pack and your dog's skin,...