CarePaw Pet Care

19/01/2023

In this excerpt from her new book, Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy, animal behaviorist Zazie Todd shares science-backed insights into our cats’ moods.

17/01/2023

So nice to finally *meet* the ORIGINAL dog whisperer (leading proponent of positive/ force free / non-violent dog training)! ☺️

17/01/2023

Event: Your Puppy Blueprint
Day 1
Topics:
*The Nuances of Appropriate Socialization
*How to Grow Puppy Behaviors

Excited to learn more! Thank you for this amazing opportunity, Kelly (owner PupScouts of Hunterdon: Puppy Training & Separation Anxiety Coaching).

17/01/2023

16/01/2023

After creating positive associations with the brush, now it’s Sushi’s turn to tell me if she wants it or how long she wants to be brushed. Her ways of expressing herself:
1. If I show the brush and she walks away, it means no. If she doesn’t walk away, it means yes.
2. After a few strokes, I pause and if she walks away, it means she’s done. If she stays, she wants more.

And my way to thank her is feeding her a treat. Call me an extremist but I will always respect a dog’s body.

12/01/2023

✨Indoor enrichment✨
- snuffle mat
- treats (tiny pieces)
And she went to bed after about 20 minutes. Didn’t even care about the strange noises coming from outside (there’s been a housing construction going on just beside our house). First few weeks were tough for us. Luckily, we inadvertently prepared Sushi for this. Because she already knows and loves treat searching, she’s more focused on her “work” than the noises.

What type of enrichment does your dog prefer?

11/01/2023

- arthritis is a progressive disease so overtime your management plan will need to change. Don't fall into the trap of thinking that a treatment isn't working so you stop it - in fact your dog is more likely to need their current treatment plus something else!

10/01/2023

Sniffing Is Super Important 🐶❗

It benefits your dog's overall well-being (and longevity!) when you give them a chance to sniff and explore the world through their nose while walking. So, as often as you can, take your dog on a scent walk and let them satisfy their sniffer.

Check out today’s free article (link below) to learn why it’s crucial for dogs to go on regular sniffing adventures.

07/01/2023

CarePaw Pet Care believes in this. We treat your furry family members with respect.

07/01/2023

Yes, you read it right! It's back and will stay for a while. Thank you to those who shared their honest concerns. CarePaw Pet Care got your back. :)

06/01/2023

I like to do consent-based games to connect with my furry friends.🐾

05/01/2023

Momo enjoying some calming massage after breakfast (hence the mouth licking)😊

05/01/2023

Good night, world! — Momo

05/01/2023

“Can you guess what I am staring at?” — Momo

04/01/2023

One way to improve your dog’s welfare is to minimize or avoid unnecessary levels of stress. Bath time or drying can be stressful for them (even scary for some). Create positive associations so your dog will learn to be comfortable with it! Here’s Sushi demonstrating it for you.☺️🐾

03/01/2023

Happy new year! A thought to ponder:

Moving beyond tradition training requires a different understanding of how to teach our dogs.

Recognizing what is showing up for you and prioritizing what our dogs need can transform your life with your dog.

If you’re willing to consider a new understanding about how you matter in your dog’s life in how you teach, what you learn and how building trust is the cornerstone in any relationship, schedule a Discovery Call with me right here: https://fourpawsandyoudogtraining.as.me/?appointmentType=14277016

31/12/2022

If you can look at this and STILL light fireworks - there is no hope for mankind.

30/12/2022

How to make vet visits and procedures less stressful for your cats:

29/12/2022

It’s a wrap! Thank you all so much for trusting and supporting what I love doing. You’ve all been instrumental to my professional and personal growth this year. Can’t wait to move onward and upward in 2023!🐾🌹

Peace & love,
Sheryl (and my best friend Sushi in the pic)
CarePaw Pet Care

27/12/2022

So lovely meeting this fur ball of cuteness and energy, Momo. I normally don’t pet new furry friends especially when meeting for the first time but Momo clearly showed me (canine body language) that she wanted a pet. I did the pet test and she happily asked for more.
Dogs/cats do give consent. You just have to know how it looks like. I believe it’s an important information a pet sitter should know.🐾

26/12/2022

Had fun exploring the park with my nose off leash. My hooman was happy because I didn’t run away. I hope you enjoyed your holiday/s! — Sushi

24/12/2022

Have a great weekend everyone! — Sakura

23/12/2022

Sweet Sakura😻

22/12/2022

The light rain didn’t stop him from going out. Thankful for umbrellas and coats!😁

21/12/2022

Happy Wednesday everyone! Spread love today (and everyday)! — Cosmo😘

20/12/2022

Cosmo here! Just enjoying some good sniff. Hope you’re enjoying there too!😁

18/12/2022

As we age, we change our environment to adapt to our needs and we should for our cat(s) and dog(s) too! Here are a few things you can do to help your pet(s) be more comfortable as they age:⁣
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𝗕𝗶-𝗮𝗻𝗻𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝘃𝗲𝘁 𝘃𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 nip emerging health problems in the bud and are key to extending your pet's time by your side. Early detection and intervention allows your veterinary team to treat a disease in the beginning stages, and then manage the condition with medication or simple lifestyle changes.⁣
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𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝘂𝗹𝘁𝘆 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗺𝗼𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗷𝘂𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗱𝘂𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗽𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝘆 𝗮𝗴𝗲. ⁣
🔹Setting up a ramp or series of steps that they can use can help them to get up on higher surfaces more easily. Think about your pet(s) favorite resting areas (ie window sills, couch, bed) and make those areas more accessible with steps/ramps. ⁣
🔹Provide non slip surfaces in areas your pet commonly walks/stands ⁣
🔹Use strategically placed rugs and runners. Placing throw rugs, mats, and carpet runners in the high-traffic areas of your home can help provide your pet with secure footing in the areas he travels most. Focus on the rooms where your family congregates as well as hallways and around outer doorways and food bowls. Be sure to secure rugs to the floor to prevent them from slipping when stepped on. ⁣
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𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗺𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗼𝗳 𝘂𝘀, 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗳𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗱𝘀. ⁣
🔹Do your best to maintain a consistent schedule and routine. ⁣
🔹Introducing changes to your pets’s schedule and environment, changes should be made gradually at a pace your pet is comfortable with. ⁣
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𝗞𝗲𝗲𝗽 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁’𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱. ⁣
🔹We have all heard the saying, use it or lose it, this applies to pets as well. Keeping your pets enriched in the form of exercise, new and interactive toys, and learning new things can lead to increased mental stimulation and an increase in cognitive function. ⁣
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𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗲𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗳𝗲𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗿 eliminates the need to lift the head while eating or drinking. ⁣
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𝗔𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗯𝗲 𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗶𝗹𝘆 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗽𝗲𝘁.
🔹Your senior pet should not have to walk up and down a flight of stairs to have access to water, food, perches, and/or litter boxes for example. ⁣

17/12/2022

Dear you,
I hope you find many good reasons to smile this weekend.

Love,
Sakura💕

16/12/2022

First day together (just our 2nd meeting, initial meeting was almost 2 weeks ago).. and she now feels safe with me. Thank you for your trust, Sakura😻.

Want to know how to earn their trust? Message me!😁😁

15/12/2022

As a pet sitter, it’s imperative that we know how to recognize signs of pain (stress and fear as well) in pets under our care to ensure they receive proper care.🤎

Know the signs and make a change.
Stop your dog from suffering in silence.
Visit our website for more info: https://caninearthritis.co.uk/

13/12/2022

Uno and Bandit 🤎
Happy meeting these cutie boys and their lovely hooman!

13/12/2022

The Myth of Avocado Flesh Toxicity: Busted a Decade Ago! 🥑

Avocados are safe and healthy for dogs 🐶 (and cats, if they’ll eat them 🐱)! These fruits are a legit superfood, loaded with the kinds of nutrition pets need more of (healthy fats). When feeding avocados to your pet, only give them the fleshy part (the same part you eat), and make sure to remove the stems, leaves, pits and skin. 👍

Read today’s free pet wellness article (link below) to learn about the benefits of avocados for pets.

12/12/2022

Cosmo inspired me to write this.🤎

10/12/2022

Hi, I’m Cosmo! I wish you all a wonderful Sunday!😘

10/12/2022

My weekend date, Cosmo! He’s not so young anymore and has medical challenges but he still enjoys life. Taking care of him is so emotionally rewarding.🤎

09/12/2022

Lovely evening walk with Cosmo!🐾

08/12/2022

Lovely sniff walk with Cosmo🐾

08/12/2022

As you decorate your homes for the holidays, it’s important to remember that some common festive staples can be dangerous for our pets