A Paw to Hold Pet Care

06/01/2024

Happy pride month to all who celebrate :D

05/22/2024

Just a quick reminder. Your dog needs purpose. Do not take it away.

05/14/2024

Beneficial effects of environmental enrichment early in life have been shown across many species, including dogs and humans. Early enrichment can be protective against age related decline later in life.

As pets age, their mobility and cognitive function decline, impacting their quality of life. Some pet parents think that activity isn't as important for older pets. That is not true. "Use it, or lose it" as they say. Especially with seniors, it is critical to find ways of keeping them engaged despite their physical capabilities changing. Puzzles are one of my favorite tools for this.

🌟 Studies show the effects of aging can be slowed down by mental and physical stimulation. How can you work it into your pet's daily routine?

Learn more about cognitive dysfunction here: https://tinyurl.com/ykysbvbv

04/09/2024

01/22/2024

Here to remind pet lovers of Dawsonville, “A Paw to Hold” is it available to help you with your furkid needs! We are open to dogs, cats, rats, mice, gerbils, hamsters, Guinea pigs, and various reptiles!
At this time we are only doing check-ins, scheduled walks, bathing and brush outs, and, of course nails!
Please reach out and we can discuss scheduling and pricing !

“There is no love that can replace a pets love. It is special in the most individual way.”

12/27/2023

⚠️ MALTODEXTRIN WARNING:

🧁 Maltodextrin is a sugar/alcohol additive that’s commonly added to supplement ingredients like probiotics. Maltodextrin’s claim to fame is its glycemic index, which is higher than any other food. This means maltodextrin and other dextrins spike blood sugar faster than any other food or ingredient, which can cause obesity, metabolic diseases and other health problems.

Look for maltodextrin on the label - but be aware that when dextrins are added to supplement ingredients, they don’t have to be listed on the label. For optimum safety, ask the supplement manufacturer if any of the ingredients contain maltodextrin or other dextrins, especially if you are buying probiotics.

Click the link below to read more about the risks maltodextrin for dogs ...
https://www.dogsnaturallymagazine.com/is-maltodextrin-safe-for-dogs/

06/24/2023

Happy first day of summer! Welcome to ! The pouch is definitely out! art credit: Isabelle Melançon Secondlina

06/24/2023

Like most dogs, Thunder likes to play catch. So, when he saw Amy Chaplin throw a large chlorine tablet into the family’s backyard swimming pool, he thought it was game on.

06/23/2023

Summertime is here! As you and your pup spend more time outside, here are several backyard toxins to keep an eye out for!

05/10/2023

Great Share for Mother's Day!

Mother's Day is quickly approaching! If you're thinking of gifting a dog loving mom in your life a bouquet here is a great graphic from our friends at Veterinary Health for some pet safe and toxic flowers.

Be sure to keep your pets healthy by researching which flowers and plants are safe especially if you have a curious dog or one who likes to graze through a garden.

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04/11/2023

The Tickless tag emits ultrasonic pulses that are imperceptible to humans and pets, but interfere with the ability of parasites to orient themselves to your pet.

By fastening the tag onto your pet’s collar, parasites can be kept away for 6-12 months. Layer on a natural repel spray for extra protection!

I love the Tickless tags because they are a chemical-free and non-toxic preventative, making them safe to use with all pets—young, elderly, ill, pregnant.

➡️ Get one for your pet here: https://drjudymorgan.com/products/tickless-classic-pet-chemical-free-tick-and-flea-repellent?variant=39778016559182

More on fleas, ticks and heartworms here: https://linktr.ee/drjudymorgan

03/01/2023

Puppy socialisation is NOT just about playing with other dogs.

In fact, too much uncontrolled exposure to other dogs can cause so many unintended consequences.

If you have a puppy, make sure you try to work on ALL aspects of socialisation, as listed in the bottom graphic.

01/11/2023

January is the APDT's National Train Your Dog Month - It's never too early to start with positive training.

01/11/2023

Here at PSI, we always say that pet sitting isn’t for the faint of heart—and it goes beyond “just a job” or even a career…it really is a lifestyle!

Being a professional pet-sitting or dog-walking business owner is more than dog walks and cat cuddles.

👉Ask any professional pet sitter who has missed holidays with their families, extended pet-sitting visits to ensure an ailing pet was comforted or felt the loss of a client’s pet passing.

👉Or better yet, ask one of the hundreds of thousands of pet parents who benefit from the services of professional pet sitters and dog walkers every year.

👉Ask the pet owner who was alerted by his professional pet sitter that his dog’s behavior was unusual and recommended an emergency vet visit—saving the dog from dying from canine bloat.

👉Ask the pet parent who was able to call her pet sitter at 2 a.m. when she learns that her mother—on the other side of the country—has been admitted to the hospital in critical condition and is able to secure pet care as she rushes to the airport.

👉Ask the family whose professional pet sitter has graciously agreed to sit with them as their 15-year-old cat with late-stage chronic renal failure has to be euthanized.

Spend a day with a pro pet sitter or dog walker and you’ll know what those of us at PSI know without question:

Pet sitting is serious business. It’s a career…a lifestyle…a passion. ❤🐾

THANK YOU to the pet sitters and dog walkers making the world a better place for pets and their people!

11/30/2022

According to Chinese Medicine Theory, the kidneys hold the life essence, or Jing. Healthy people are born with 100 years of life essence. If you live a balanced life with no excesses or deficiencies, your kidney fire will not burn out until your 100th year. While pets are not born with 100 years of life, the healthy dogs and cats are born with the animal equivalent. That means the average dog should make it into their 20s and cats should live to be almost 30 years old. Sadly, this is a rarity these days.

Highly processed, deficient diets, coupled with environmental pollution, poor genetics, overuse of vaccinations, medications, and chemicals all combine to greatly shorten the lives of our beloved pets.

Foods to tonify Jing include liver, kidneys, fish, bone, bone marrow, chlorella, spirulina, seaweed, black sesame, ghee, bee pollen, and almonds.

Learn more about Traditional Chinese Veterinary Medicine Food Therapy in my book, Yin & Yang Nutrition for Dogs.

11/15/2022

Have You Tried Offering This Root Veggie to Your Pet?

Turnips are safe and healthy! 🤍 When sharing a bite of turnip with pets, steam it first, then mash, puree or chop it into bite-sized pieces.

More nutritional benefits of turnips are discussed in today’s free article.



Learn more about the benefits of turnip to pets: http://bit.ly/3NVFoq8