Fun Fur U - In Home Pet Care

28/08/2025

It's Thirsty Thursday! 🐾
A gentle reminder to wash your pets' bowls 🐶 - stop the bio-film!!!
Fun Fur U tip - wash your pet bowls at least once a day 🕒 and prevent dental disease. 🦷

18/07/2025

The summer heat is on and we're seeing far too many pets outside without paw protection. PLEASE take the time to understand the risk you're putting your pets at for heat illness and injury when you don't manage their exposure to the elements.

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03/03/2025

We're celebrating Professional Pet Sitters week (March 2-8) and are proud members of Pet Sitters International and the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters. We have been serving the people and pets of the Antelope Valley since 2010 and are grateful for the love and support of our clients, friends and family.

If you have a favorite pet sitter that you'd like to celebrate this week, please consider writing a recommendation or review on one of their platforms. Here's some tips on how to show your love for your pet-sitter this week!

10/12/2024

🎁🐾 Looking for the perfect pet care gift for 2024? 🐾🎁

We've put together some fantastic ideas that will make both pets and their owners happy. Whether you're treating your furry friend or helping out a fellow pet parent, these gifts are sure to impress.🙀

Check out the video for all the details! 🐶❤️(Link in comments)

30/11/2024

Small business Saturday suggestion..consider purchasing gift certificates from Veterinarians, Groomers, Pet Bakeries, Kennels and Professional Pet Sitters for your pet loving friends & family! The pets and the people you love will thank you (and so will the small business)!

14/08/2024

🐾 Paw Protection Infra-Red Heat Test 🐾

In this short demonstration, I’ll show you the dramatic effect sunlight has on the walking surfaces your pet will most likely encounter when out for a walk or run. ☀️🐕

The purpose of this demonstration is to educate pet owners about how hot asphalt, concrete, and artificial turf can become and why you should be more mindful and aware before taking your pet outside. Please consider proper paw protection for your pets before embarking (pun intended) on hot surfaces. 🐾🔥

As you can see, the artificial turf (fake grass) gets extraordinarily hot but cools down more quickly than the hard surfaces of concrete and asphalt. 🌡️ Remember the 7-second rule: place the back of your hand on any surface to check the intensity of the heat. If it’s too hot for your hand at 7 seconds, it’s definitely too hot for your pet’s unprotected paws! ✋⏲️

06/08/2024

NEW YOUTUBE VIDEO!🎥🐶
🐾 Every pet owner’s nightmare is a lost or missing pet. While we cannot stress enough the importance and value of having your pet micro-chipped, there’s an extra layer of protection you can add to your pet’s collar that in most cases ensures their return within 24 hours… 🕒

And that is the Digital Pet ID Tag from PetHub 🏷️✨
Head to the link in the comments to check it out.🔗
Please support the channel by subscribing or sharing it with a friend. 🤗

02/07/2024

Please report illegal fireworks!🎆

City of Lancaster
📞661.723.6132

Los Angeles County Sheriff
📞661.948.8466

City of Palmdale
📞661.272.2400

💻www.LACrimeStoppers.org

💻www.YouLightItWeWriteIt.com

18/06/2024

🌸 It’s springtime and there are baby critters everywhere! 🌸

On a recent 🚴‍♀️ bike ride along one of our local waterways, I was admiring a pair of ducks 🦆 and their precious babies 🐤. I was reminded of the hazards that bread 🍞 and processed foods pose to wildlife. So, here’s a gentle reminder on what NOT to feed the ducks. 🚫

📜 First of all, in the State of CA, it is illegal to feed ducks (and “game or non-game bird or mammal or fur-bearing mammal”) on public lands. 🛑

❌ Do NOT feed ducks bread, crackers, or any processed foods. 🍪 It causes stomach upset 🤢, and bloat which makes them feel full and causes them not to eat properly. It pollutes the water 💧 and causes the growth of nasty, harmful algae that suffocates the fish 🐟 and may harm other aquatic life. 🌿

🌿 It’s best to let wildlife (ducks included) find their nutritional sources naturally, but if you feel compelled to feed the ducks, consider some seedless grapes 🍇, chopped lettuce 🥬 or cabbage, birdseed 🌾, fresh peas 🥗, cracked corn 🌽, or oats. 🥣

📍 Most municipalities have laws against feeding wildlife, so please check before you venture out. 🌍

31/05/2024

AVOID THESE CANCER-CAUSING ADDITIVES FOR YOUR PET!🚫

🚫🍔 In 2023, California banned four food additives linked to health issues: Butylated Hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated Hydroxytoluene (BHT), Propyl Paraben, and Potassium Benzoate. Let's dive into BHA and BHT.

BHA: An antioxidant used to prevent rancidity in fats and oils, BHA is a waxy solid with a faint odor. It's insoluble in water but dissolves in fats and oils. Some studies suggest BHA is safe, while others link it to cancer in lab animals, raising concerns about its potential effects on humans. The U.S. Department of Health considers it "reasonably anticipated to be a human carcinogen," yet the FDA still permits its use in foods. Safer alternatives include vitamin E and nitrogen packaging.

BHT: Another artificial antioxidant, BHT is found in packaged foods and is considered an endocrine disruptor with potential cancer-causing effects.

📉🐶 BHA in Pet Food: BHA is a controversial preservative in many dog foods. Studies link it to cancer and reproductive disorders, but regulations still allow its use in low doses. The National Toxicology Program and California’s cancer/toxicity report list BHA as a probable carcinogen. The European Union has banned BHA in certain foods due to its hormone-disrupting effects.

🐾 Dogs face higher risks as they often eat the same food daily, increasing their exposure to BHA. Opt for safer alternatives like vitamin C and E for preserving pet food. Always read labels and consult your vet for the best choices.

🔍📋 Takeaway: Read pet food labels carefully, research ingredients, and choose products with natural additives. Protect your pets' health by staying informed and seeking advice from your veterinarian. 🌟🛡️

21/05/2024

IT'S KITTEN SEASON! (when isn’t it?)😺🐾

If you’re like me and see lots of feral colonies with kittens right now, you’re probably aching to trap those babies and get them someplace safe for quarantine, socialization, vet care, spay/neuter, and onto adoption in fur-ever homes. While all of this is important, I cannot emphasize enough the value of proper socialization. 🏡💖

Socializing kittens is about teaching your pet that the world is a safe place where cats, humans, and other animals are friendly, and new experiences don’t have to be scary. 🌍🐈‍⬛🫶

😽 Why socialize the kittens -
A socialized kitten is much more likely to be adopted. 🏠❤️
A socialized kitten is much easier to handle if you’re having to give medications and/or receive vet care. 💊👩‍⚕️
A socialized kitten is much less likely to bite or scratch you! 🙌🤕

😽 How to socialize a kitten –
Start early, but NOT within the first two weeks of birth! Momma will naturally be very protective, and the newborns are more prone to illness and infection. 🍼🐾
At four to eight weeks of age, most kittens will be eager to play, accept treats, and want a gentle touch. Take your time to build their trust and repeat positive exposure to the kittens frequently. Sit calmly, move slowly, and use a calm, gentle tone of voice. 🕰️💗
If you’re working to socialize feral kittens, be sure to practice safe and sanitary practices by washing your hands frequently to prevent the spread of disease. 🧼🙌

😽 Steps to socialization –
Keep kittens with their family until they’re weaned. 👩‍👧‍👦🐾
Practice gentle handling. 🤲❤️
Introduce them to the cat carrier. 🧳🐱
Introduce them to other people and pets. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🐕
Provide new toys, food, and experiences. 🧸🍲🌟
Continue a lifetime of fun, new, positive experiences. 🎉😊

17/05/2024

🐾 Foster a kitten and save a life! 🐱❤️

It’s kitten season and sadly there are far too many feral colonies with un-spayed and un-neutered cats running amok and breeding in our community – and probably yours too. 🐈‍⬛😿
And more heartbreaking is that our local rescues and animal shelters are over-flowing. 🏠💔

I want to encourage everyone to consider becoming a FOSTER parent for kittens that need to be rescued. 🌟🐾

Reach out to a local TNR (Trap-Neuter-Release) group, or rescue organization and volunteer your time and love to help them get through this critical season. 🛠️❤️

If you can help out for 6-12 weeks to provide care and socialization until the kittens can be transported to an adoption center, you would make a HUGE, positive impact on a vital life-saving mission. 🐾🚀

If you need help finding a local group, let me know and I’ll connect you. 🌍💬