Get out the vinegar and buckets: it’s spring and the time for cleaning is here! While necessary to maintain a home, that rejuvenating feeling of a thorough deep clean can inadvertently create a potential hazard to our furry family members. The ingredients that make disinfectants effective make them toxic to pets. With this in mind, there are measures you can take to help keep your pets safer while sprucing: Storing Cleaning Products Safely Pets are curious (and let’s face it – some
The first full week of March is National Professional Pet Sitter’s Week, recognizing professional pet sitters around the world and thanking them for their hard work and dedication during the past year. If you’re an overprotective pet parent like we are, or if you have a pet that requires significant expert care, trusted pet sitters can be lifesavers and become like extended family. Knowing your four-legged companions are getting the TLC they deserve makes it just a little bit easier
Body language is something that ALL species utilize, human and pets alike. Since our pets can’t speak (well, some pet owners may disagree there!), we have to rely on their outward appearance to determine what they’re trying to tell us. While some pets are easier to “read” than others, here are some general helpful hints about cat and dog body language. Cats: Body orientation and context are the first things to consider when determining a cat’s mood. Cats will
Pictured: Our Lucky, Riptide, and Penny – all rescued! -Rachel & Patrick Are you ready to bring some extra love and joy into your life? Adopting a pet from a shelter can be a wonderful way to do just that! Not only will you be giving an animal in need a second chance at a happy life, you’ll also be gaining a loyal and loving companion who will brighten up your days. Adopting a shelter pet can be a truly rewarding
Meow! Whether they’re napping in a sunbeam or chasing a piece of string, our kitty friends never fail to brighten our days with their adorable antics and purrfect companionship. Cats are independent creatures that often like to do their own thing, but they still love and need attention from their humans. It’s important to show your cat how much you care for them. Here are seven tips to make your cat feel loved: Set up a comfortable home for kittiesCats love
Leo&Lucky’s note: this article is written by Dr. Judy Morgan of Naturally Healthy Pets Staying Focused With Your Dog By Your Desk Around 41.8% of Americans are currently working remotely, and with research indicating that remote work could form an important part of ‘the new normal’, you could be spending more time with your pooch than ever before. This is great news for Fido and
Remote working has been on the rise for years as technology allows us to connect without ever leaving our homes, but now, many folks are quickly transitioning to working from home by necessity. Studies have shown that working around animals can lower stress levels and increase worker happiness. Simply spending some quality time with your pet can decrease loneliness, and increase physical activity, for both of you! Sharing office space and hours with your pets SOUNDS terrific in theory, but
The key to training your pet to eliminate where you want them to is to prevent accidents, and reward success. Never punish, yell, or rub a pet’s nose in an accident. This doesn’t teach them anything, and may make them afraid of eliminating in front of you at all. Positive reinforcement works best for pets. Dogs Young puppies can be particularly difficult to train, as they have small bladders and lack bowel control. To encourage good habits, take your pet’s age in months and
Recently at Leo&Lucky’s, our groomers and many staff members took a pet CPR course and first aid training. We learned a lot, and wanted to share some tips with our customers. When a pet is hurt or sick, you can help keep them safe before bringing them to a veterinarian. Basic First Aid Always have a first aid kit on hand. Include the number for animal poison control (888-426-4435 or 24/7 – 855-886-7965), your vet’s phone number, an emergency vet’s phone number, a
