Planet Dog Walking & Cat Sitting

24/08/2024

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22/08/2024

Rethink dog training: respect your dog’s emotions, prioritize well-being over control.

17/08/2024

15/08/2024

13/08/2024

Learn how to help your dog overcome harness anxiety. Discover effective training techniques for stress-free walks.

06/08/2024

As you’re preparing for the back-to-school, don’t forget that some school supplies can be dangerous for pets. 📚🐾

Make sure to keep these items out of your pet’s reach and remind your kids about the potential hazards.

For more information on which supplies to watch out for, check out our guide here: https://aercmn.com/back-to-school-pet-toxins-and-hazards/

04/08/2024

On warmer summer days, take extra caution with your pets – especially if your pet is at higher risk of overheating! ☀️

More information here: https://aercmn.com/summer-heat-risks-for-pets/

02/08/2024

🚨 Common Life-Threatening Pet Emergencies 🚨
As a pet owner, knowing when to seek emergency care for your pet can save their life. View our graphic for just a few common life-threatening emergencies to watch out for!

📞 Remember: Always Call Ahead! 📞
If your pet experiences an emergency, call ahead of your arrival at 651.501.3766. This allows our team to prepare & provide immediate care when your pet comes to our ER.

Learn more about what to expect at our ER here: https://aercmn.com/what-happens-when-a-life-threatening-pet-emergency-comes-to-our-er

29/07/2024

😻 Something special is coming... is on 8 August, so get ready to with us! 🎉

As co-ordinators of this special day, we’re encouraging anyone with an appreciation for cats, including cat owners, veterinary professionals and people who work with cats, to take a moment to celebrate our feline friends and the unique bonds we share with them. 🐈

Visit our website for some fundraising ideas and more ways to get involved to help make this year great for cats everywhere 👉 https://icatcare.org/international-cat-day/

26/07/2024

24/07/2024

National Take Your Cat to the Vet Day reminds us that cats require just as much care as we do! Ongoing regular checkups keep your cat happy and healthy. Learn ways you can help from trusted leaders in feline care. Visit here often for updates, and make sure you sign up

21/07/2024

Happy ! 🍦 While we don’t recommend letting your dog indulge in ice cream regularly, today is a special occasion! Treat them to a small amount of plain, vanilla ice cream or dog-friendly frozen treats only. Learn more in the graphic below!

➡Find out why pets & dairy often don’t mix: https://aercmn.com/can-i-give-my-dog-and-cat-dairy-products/

➡Get dog-friendly frozen treat recipes: https://aercmn.com/5-summer-treats-for-your-dog/

21/07/2024

Today is ! While we know pet owners love to treat their pets, it's important to remember not to give them junk food or any human food that hasn't been approved by your family veterinarian. Check out this graphic for a few reasons why.

If you have any questions or concerns about your pet’s diet, be sure to consult with your veterinarian.

Learn more about pancreatitis in pets here: https://aercmn.com/pancreatitis-in-pets-what-pet-owners-need-to-know/

15/07/2024

At first glance a dog’s neck may seem muscular and strong; easily capable of having a leash and collar attached for walking. After all, it’s what we’ve used for the past umpteen years and it’s able…

03/07/2024

You've probably heard we're in for a 🔥major heat wave🔥 this week in Marin (and all around California) so make sure you're prepared to beat the heat, pets included! Dogs and cats can't sweat like humans, so they can be very susceptible to heat stroke when the temperature soars.

Walk your dog during the cooler morning and evening hours to avoid overheating or burns to their paws. Asphalt, concrete, sand, and even packed dirt can get hot enough to burn paw pads. If it's too hot for you to hold your hand against a surface, it's too hot for your dog!

Make sure your pets have access to water all day long.💧 If you take your dog with you when you leave the house, bring along a bowl and water for them to drink - don't make them wait until you return home!

And speaking of taking your pup along with you: 🚫NEVER leave a dog in a hot car🚫 - not even in the shade, not even with the windows down, and not even for a very quick errand. A car's internal temperature can become deadly in a matter of minutes in this weather.

If you notice your pets showing signs of heat stroke such as excessive panting, heavy salivating, and extreme lethargy, get them to a cool spot in your home and offer plenty of water. You can also immerse them slowly in a bath of cool water (NOT ice cold water, which can cause shock) to lower their body temperature, and contact your veterinarian.

Last but not least: We're also in a Red Flag Warning, meaning fire conditions are critical, so make sure your go bag - for both people AND pets - is at the ready! Subscribe to local emergency alerts like Nixle and use apps like PulsePoint or WatchDuty to keep tabs on local fires and other emergencies.

Whew! We know that's a lot, but we want everyone to stay safe in this weather, people and pets alike. ❤

17/06/2024

Love this!

13/06/2024

Learn when to use and not use a crate to help your dog adapt to your home, improving their autonomy and cognitive health.

11/06/2024

Great video on how to find a LOST cat!!! 🐾🐾

In this video, we go over simple steps you can follow if your cat goes missing. From searching the house to putting up posters and making sure that your cat'...

07/06/2024

29/05/2024

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11/05/2024

Important information if you plan to buy or send flowers for Mother's Day - please share!

03/04/2024

As the weather starts to warm up, now is the time to make sure your pet is protected from pests like mosquitoes, ticks, & fleas! How? With monthly preventatives! If your pet isn’t protected year-round, April is an ideal time to start doses. Need to order your pet’s preventive medications or want to learn which products are right for your pet? Consult with your family veterinarian so your pet can be protected as soon as possible.

More info below:
➡️ Heartworm: https://aercmn.com/heartworm-prevention-mosquitoes-are-coming
➡️ Ticks: https://aercmn.com/tis-the-season-for-tick-prevention/
➡️ Fleas: https://aercmn.com/what-to-do-if-your-pet-has-fleas/
➡️ Prevention for Cats: https://aercmn.com/parasite-prevention-for-cats/

26/03/2024

Demand barking is a common issue faced by many dog owners. While it can be frustrating and disruptive, it's essential to understand that demand barking is often a dog's way of expressing an unmet need. By reframing our perspective and focusing on proactively meeting our dog's needs, we can effective...

26/03/2024

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23/03/2024

Good info here! Content from The Cat Nurse
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Despite living successfully alongside humans cats are still genetically similar to their wild ancestors 🐈‍⬛🐆

Their feeding habits and metabolism are still the same as a cat that would hunt to obtain food, eating several small prey over a 24-hour period 🐾

Nowadays, most pet cats obtain their nutritional needs from cat food; however, cats are not designed to eat a small number of large meals in one day, in fact, quite the opposite. Feeding one or two large meals can make cats:

🔸Eat too quickly, making them more likely to regurgitate food

🔸Overeat, leading to obesity

🔸Hungry, making them compete with other cats for food

🔸Uncomfortable, as their stomachs are not designed to eat large meals

Here are some tips on how to achieve a feeding regime that is more in line with how your cat would naturally eat. You could try:

😺Feeding the same amount of food, but splitting this into 5 meals fed throughout the day and night

😺Obtaining a timed feeder for overnight meals or for feeding whilst you are away from home e.g. at work

😺Feeding your cat from a puzzle feeder. Not only does this provide physical and mental stimulation for your cat, but it can also slow down how quickly they eat. Puzzle feeders are good to use before you leave the house or go to bed. Some cats will leave some of the food and come back to it later too.

😺Feed in various locations around the home so your cat has to search for their food

😺Feeding ad- lib - this can work well for some households, but not for others are some cats will overeat if food is freely available. Cats may also compete for access to food stations, so care should be taken to monitor cats being fed this way.

👨‍👩‍👧How you feed your cat may differ according to your lifestyle and how many cats are living in your household but feeding several small meals over a 24-hour period can help prevent begging behaviours and competition over food in multicat households 🐈‍⬛🐈‍⬛

Just remember that cats are solitary hunters and feeders, so it’s best to feed them out of sight of other cats where possible 😺

For more information go read the Felix Five a Day report from Dr Sarah Ellis and Dr Lizzie Rowe 📖👇
https://icatcare.org/five-a-day_felix_report_final/