Horgan’s Pet Sitting

05/26/2024

04/22/2024

Fred is a regular. ❤️

04/20/2024

Study: Metal bowls have MORE dangerous bacteria⚠️ than plastic! 🤯

Pet food and water bowls can transmit bacteria, according to research, and while 67% of owners use metal bowls, only about 1/3 of people wash the bowl after a meal, and some only dry wipe, which is how the bacteria party gets started 🤢. And that slippery film in the water bowl after 24 hours? That’s a brew of bacteria🦠 that can be transferred from your dog to you and your family.

The amount of moisture in the food also matters. Wet food (compared to dry) was associated with higher bacteria - and higher humidity levels are likely to create perfect conditions for bacterial growth, especially after coming in contact with dog saliva left in the bowl.

In our new book, The Forever Dog LIFE, we lay out the pro’s and con’s of different types of bowls. Here’s a glimpse of what you need to know:

Plastic🥣: Chemicals in plastic absorb through the skin and inhibit the synthesis of melanin, which can cause Plastic Dish Nasal Dermatitis that leaves your pet’s nose & lips, pink and irritated.

Ceramic:🫖 Hartpury scientists found the most harmful bacterial species (salmonella, E.coli and MRSA) were most frequently found in ceramic bowls because of people continuing to use them after fine cracks in the glaze become visible.

Stainless steel🥄: cheaper quality bowls have been involved in recalls due to heavy metal contamination. Be sure to buy high-quality bowls (18/8 or 304 steel) from a trusted source.

Glass🥛: Durable, kitchen-friendly glass bowls made from 100% borosilicate glass (Pyrex) make great food and water bowls on the floor.

🧼No matter which type of bowl you use, the best thing you can do to protect you and your dog’s health is to wash your bowl after every meal with hot water and soap. In addition, at least once a week, run your bowls through the hot cycle in your dishwasher. You can also coat the bowl with hydrogen peroxide, wait five minutes, then wipe with a clean sponge and rinse.

For more info on bowls, Comment and we’ll message you the link to The Forever Dog LIFE book where in part one titled The Forever Kitchen and the section labelled “Food & Water Bowls", we cover how to choose the best chemical-free bowls🌱 that won’t leach contaminants⚠️ over time.

04/13/2024

Bark Air plans to charter two of Talon Air's Gulfstream G500s for its two roundtrip flight between New York and Los Angeles, and New York and London.

04/02/2024

For years, people with a small pet could only bring one other thing into the cabin — a small personal item that fits under their seat.

03/13/2024

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03/12/2024

Our plans for spring break include spending quality time with Mr. Fred and enjoy his company! After fostering this guy for a few months, his family just couldn’t let him go and officially adopted him from the local rescue! ❤️

02/16/2024

Please meet Mr. Perfect aka Czege (pronounced Sega). A service dog in training and the greatest addition to our family! ❤️ The obsession is real!

01/14/2024

Just like your car, your pet needs special care in cold weather. Learn how to keep your dog or cat cozy and safe with our expert vet advice.

11/13/2023

Hi everyone! Goodness! I am so honored with the amount of interest here in Leavenworth for fi****ms safety course! I just wanted to take a moment and welcome everyone to my page! You all are truly inspriring me to really get something back up and start teaching again! I appreciate everyone of you and will work hard to update everyone… and this page! I may even have an incentive for the first ten people who sign up once I publish all the details!! Again, thank you all so much!!

*Not a gun related photo but just a “get to know ya picture”! I’ve been riding with FORT LEAVENWORTH HUNT CLUB since I’ve arrived in Kansas and this is Bijou! We have become fast besties and I am lucky enough to have a friend who lets me ride her for the hunt season!

09/21/2023

09/21/2023

09/20/2023

Just missing my lady! ❤️ I can’t believe it’s been half a year without you. And 18 years with you was way too short! Love you always, MY CHATZY! 🥹🥹❤️❤️

09/20/2023

09/01/2023

Nothing beats a hike in the woods! Nature surely is great therapy!

09/01/2023

Will walk your hooved babies too! 🥰🤣
Willow and Bijou ❤️❤️

08/21/2023

Dog parks may seem like great additions to the community, but they’re rife with problems — for you, and for your dog. Here’s what to know before you go.

05/24/2022

03/04/2022

As Russian troops continue to invade, Kyiv Zoo's animals are hoping to be evacuated, while a man refused to leave his animal shelter.

02/26/2022

DNA evidence shows that at least three bears are likely responsible for the many break-ins, property damage and other problems in South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

02/26/2022

They need our support now.

02/26/2022

02/25/2022

Alice Mayn, inspired by a 12-year-old golden retriever named Lily, created a senior dog sanctuary and launched Saving Senior Dogs Week, which runs Nov. 4-10.

02/25/2022

Living beings are not holiday gifts. They are a life long commitment, a choice that does not expire when things get hard, expensive or boring.

01/28/2022

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