Ekali Pet Services

05/12/2022

As part of our service, we send regular updates to the owners about the welfare of their pets while in our care, as well as any concerns they may have to acclimatizing to new care-givers, in the form of pictures and videos, as well as phone call updates. In the second panel, first-timer Luca takes the time to show everyone just how difficult adjustment is for him while Sarah answers some emails

28/11/2022

Have we mentioned we also water your while you're away? As with any organism, they respond to good just as much as cats and dogs do! Not only that, but being around lots of positively impacts the mental health of both pet and owner, creating positive feedback loops. Aside from being a vet, Sarah is also a total . Here, she tries to remember if she watered all the plants, while neither sun of last doesn't make her life any easier! (Nondas does his best to help out!)

21/11/2022

Administering medical care can be unpleasant for the animal in need (swipe to the second panel to see Shaida doing her best to tolerate an ear-cleaning!). However, Sarah always makes sure to do so with the utmost and . We always ensure to discuss the issue of medical needs with owners in detail, and constantly monitor the health of the pets under our care, and alert the owners if any vet visits are pertinent. Furthermore, we are currently in the process of developing a complimentary Vet Referral Catalog, so that we can quickly put owners in contact with the right veterinary specialists, according to the specific case of their pet.

14/11/2022

One of the first and most important aspects of we establish with owners interested in our services are the nutritional requirements of their pets. Just like humans, the status of an animals can have a significant effect on an animals overall and . Many animals have unique considerations, which we take very seriously: we do our best to answer any questions or doubts owners may have, as well as offering suggestions to improving gut health where appropriate.

07/11/2022

Did you know? Research shows that cats fare best if they have 1.5 litter boxes, rounded up (i.e. 2 boxes for 1 cat, 3 boxes for 2 cats, etc.)

Although a less glamorous part of pet care, cleaning is a vital part of maintaining an animals' . The importance of keeping good hygeine is not lost on cats, who clean themselves often, and is a good behavioural indication of a positive state of welfare! However, for whatever they are unable to do themselves, we are here to make sure they have a clean tray of litter to relieve themselves in!

31/10/2022

Whether it's owners with their pets, or between social animals in the wild, the function of play is roughly analogous to school for human children: it allows for a safe environment within which to practice important life skills. For carnivores like cats and dogs, this often takes the form of "hunting practice". Yet, especially in domesticated animals, it has evolved to be much more than just that! Play time is an integral part of cultivating meaningful bonds with animals, and can also be good mental and physical , for both pet and owner alike!

24/10/2022

23/10/2022

is fantastic for the mental and physical health of our four-legged friends! We take this opportunity to let them do plenty of - more than 12% of a dog's entire brain is dedicated exclusively to processing smell, and as such is crucial to their . Finally, from our end, it's a great opportunity to and establish a foundation of , upon which we can more confidently provide all our other services!

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