Critter Caretakers Pet Services AZ

23/08/2024

Lots of extra pets and snuggles for Barkley and Sophia during their visit with their sitter! 🐾

22/08/2024

Thanks, Mark for choosing our team to help care for Bandit and Gecko, a pawsome time by all. 🐱🦎

22/08/2024

Ever wondered why your dog's stomach is making those funny noises? Here’s what they could mean:

Does your dog's stomach gurgle or make noise? Stomach noises are not uncommon in dogs. Dr. Melissa Boldan discusses what causes dog stomach noises and when these sounds are a cause for concern.

21/08/2024

Recent Study Shows There Is an Even Longer List of Benefits to Pet Ownership 📄✅

Past studies have shown that there are many benefits to having a pet, 🐕🐈🐦 including giving people a sense of purpose in life, promoting exercise and staying active. Now, a new study revealed long-term pet owners have a higher cognitive composite score 🧠⬆️ than non-pet owners, suggesting that pets help their human companions stay mentally sharp.

Read more in the link below.

Can caring for a dog, cat or other animal companion for five years or longer actually affect your cognitive health? This study of 1,369 Medicare beneficiaries sheds light on one of the lesser known yet wondrous benefits of pet ownership, on top of the mental health benefits for people of all ages.

21/08/2024

Dafney and Wrigley greeted their sitter with head tilts and smiles. Thanks, Michael for allowing our team to help care for your fur babies. 🐾

20/08/2024

Fog had a busy time with his sitter!! From playing and peeking around the corner to stretches and wand play to lounging, he was havin a ball!! 🐱

20/08/2024

Did you know this about a cat's memory?🐱

19/08/2024

Natural Sources of Probiotics 🦠✨
Probiotics help balance the good-to-bad bacteria in your pet’s digestive tract, which contributes to optimal health! 🐕🐈 Here are 3 natural probiotic-filled foods you can share with your furry friend. 👇
🥣 Yogurt – Aside from the beneficial live bacteria, grass fed plain yogurt can provide calcium, B vitamins and cancer-fighting fatty acids.

🥛 Kefir – Homemade kefir, made from kefir grains and raw, grass fed milk or coconut water, can contain up to 61 strains of probiotics.

🥗 Fermented vegetables – The phytochemicals and bioactive molecules in fermented veggies can boost gut health and immunity. When buying for your pet, make sure they are onion-free and unpasteurized.

Check out the article to learn more about the benefits of probiotics to your pet:

To ensure that your animal companion has a healthy population of gut bacteria, provide them with probiotics.

19/08/2024

Merlot Mellie enjoying outside time and scratches from her sitter! 🐾

16/08/2024

Nero and Eva had a pawsome visit with their sitter! Thanks, Ruth for choosing our team to help with their care. 🐱

16/08/2024

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15/08/2024

Cash, Jack, Rylie, and Charlie had a pawsome visit with their sitter!! Lots of outdoor play, fetches, tug-a-war and snuggles for all. 🐾🐱

15/08/2024

Can cats eat ham? YES!! However, it’s best to purchase raw, uncooked ham and then prepare it yourself without the addition of any seasonings or spices.

14/08/2024

Did you know?? Eggs are the ultimate longevity snack! 🥚🌟 You can offer duck, quail, turkey or chicken eggs to your pet as a treat. 👌
Read today's article https://bit.ly/4dl8qf3 to learn more about the benefits pets can receive from snacking on duck eggs and how to offer them.

14/08/2024

Samera Jo, Blossum, and Paisley had a furtastic visit with their sitter. Lots of 🖤's and fusses to each. 🐾🐱

13/08/2024

Lots of yard romping for Ellie and Norman when their sitter came to visit with them. 🐾

13/08/2024

Did you know?? Dog walks are one of the most important activities we engage in with canine family members. 👣🐾 Dogs need and love to take walks, and get huge benefits from them. 🐶🙌 And while some dogs are difficult to walk, some dog parents can also be less-than-ideal dog walkers because of these common mistakes that can easily go unnoticed 🧐:

Pet parents are often guilty of making these mistakes, which include not respecting their dog's basic needs and robbing him of the pleasure involved with one of life's most important activities. It's easy to fall into these patterns - are you aware that you may be doing it, too?

12/08/2024

Oliver walking us into anther week, while Boo greets it from the door! These two furs always enjoy their visits with their sitter. 🐾🐱

12/08/2024

Protect Your Pet From Toxins With These 10 Detox Tips 🛡️🐕🐈
Every pet is exposed to toxic chemicals found in commercial pet food, homes, yards, the general environment and even the veterinary office. ⚠️ If your animal companion's accumulation of toxins overwhelms their body's natural detoxification processes, it can compromise their health. 👎 The good news is, there are many ways you can assist your pet's detoxification mechanisms to help them function optimally. 👌 Here are some of them:

Your pet's body stores toxins and when too many build up, vital organ systems can become damaged, and tumors and cysts can begin to grow. Don't let that happen to your pet - take these 10 steps now to help their body rid itself of accumulated toxins before it becomes overwhelmed.

09/08/2024

What noises are your pets afraid of?
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09/08/2024

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09/08/2024

Deja and Rhylie are all smiles for for their visit with their sitter!! Lots of playtime with their favorite laser, cuddles and treats! 🐾

08/08/2024

It's HOT outside. Help your 🐶 cool off with our list of vet-approved fruits. 🐾

A veterinarian explains whether dogs can eat fruits like watermelon, strawberries, blueberries, bananas and others.

08/08/2024

Treats, walkies and lots of playtime with Pepper and Ruby and their sitter!! A fun filled visit leaves them sleepy babies. 🐾

07/08/2024

Bo, Berry Bear, and the Stray Outdoor Cats had the purrfect visit with their sitter!!. Lots of loves and fusses. 🐱

07/08/2024

New tank syndrome is the most common cause of death for fish in new fish tanks. Here are signs to look for 🐠

Dr. Jessie Sanders discusses new tank syndrome in fish, including signs to look for and how to fix it.

06/08/2024

Is your cat’s breath unusually bad? This could be the reason for it. 🐱

Your cat's bad breath an be caused by several factors, such as dental disease, kidney disease, or diabetes. In this article, our vet experts explain the symptoms, causes, treatment, and management of bad breath in cats.

06/08/2024

It's ! 🐶🐱 Let's see those fun and wild pet hairdos! 📷👇

06/08/2024

Loki enjoyed some inside and outside play with his sitter!! 🐱

05/08/2024

Apollo and Anthena enjoy their weekly visits with their sitter!! From swimming to fetch, to backyard playtime to cuddles and fusses, these two sure have a ball!!🐾