There are a plethora of blog posts stating which plants to avoid because they are dangerous for our pets and while I will cover the toxic plants to pets – I also want to share some beautifully safe ones. I’ll preface this with the fact that my 3rd greatest love in life besides cats and dogs, is plants. If there were more …
Pet First Aid Awareness – We Bring You Moore
Arden Moore Nope, Moore is not spelled incorrectly. Pro Pet Hero is joining forces with Arden Moore of Pet First Aid 4 U to build a pet first aid & CPR instructors course. Arden Moore is a nationally recognized Certified Master Pet First Aid/CPR Instructor and cat and dog behavior expert. She travels with her dynamic cat and dog demo duo sharing …
National Pet Day
I love all these pet holidays! To some, they may seem silly but I think taking at least one day to recognize something about your pet – or even just recognize your pet is fantastic. It’s so easy for us to get wrapped up in our busy lives that we forget just how much our pooch on the couch means …
Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Ear Wounds
Ears Are Big Bleeders Ears are big bleeders even when there is such a seemingly small wound. I have had the roof of my car blood splattered thanks to these floppy appendages – you would have thought someone got stabbed but it was just from a tiny Pug’s cut ear! Ears are not only big bleeders because they have an abundance of capillaries …
Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Choking
Dogs Are More Likely to Choke Than Cats Choking can occur suddenly in dogs and cats that are chewing on food, treats, or toys. The pet may suddenly become anxious, start pawing at their mouth, and may struggle to breathe. Their gums may turn blue or gray and they may lose consciousness. This, like the blockages post will be dog-centric given our feline friends are a …
Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Broken Toenails
Previously I discussed how a puncture wound could cause a limp but if you cannot find any signs of a puncture, before thinking its a strain or pull – go check their feet. Foot Problems Are Common I would say broken toenails or foot issues in general are probably the 2nd most common issue that we as dog walkers commonly …
Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Start out with a Puncture
I know it sounds silly but I am so excited for April! While the weather leaves less than to be desired (it’s barely above freezing as I write this from New England), the fact that an entire month is dedicated to pet first aid awareness gets me super excited! This means that I, as well as others in the pet …
Respect Your Cat Day
Dogs Have Masters Cats Have Staff I know, you respect them everyday – they demand it! Today seriously is Respect Your Cat Day and I think its a good idea to keep us in check when it comes to our cats. There are cat lovers and dog lovers in the world, that is a fact and people can be both. …
The Regulation of the Pet Sitting Industry
Colorado Lays down a Bill to Deal with the Dot Com Listing Sites Things are coming to heads and I can feel the ground shake a little. At least those in Colorado can but the rest of the US should take a good hard look at the laws in their state surrounding pet sitting as well. The reason I mention Colorado …
Pet Safe Business Spotlight – WagForward
We received a heart-tugging note from Rick O’Banion last week. “Losing my own pet was the catalyst for wanting to help other people with their animals and starting a dog walking business. Had I discovered by this course a few weeks earlier though, I have no doubt my beloved Mia would still be alive. This course showed me where I …