How to Take a Vacation when You Have a Homestead or Small Farm

Good morning everyone!

It's vacation season and you might have already taken a week-long adventure with friends or family or done a few small weekend trips to the beach to enjoy the summer weather and long sunlight hours. However if you own a farm, it is a lot more difficult to get away and involves a significant amount of planning and preparation. For some farm owners it might seem impossible. But we firmly believe with the right hired help (Loudoun Pet Sitting of course!) it can be done.

One small farm owner Alli, shares some tips and advice on how she is able to leave her farm and get away for a vacation. Whether it's hiring the right help, planning ahead, travelling at the right time, or simplifying, Alli shares some of her best kept secrets. To read more about how she prepares for her vacation visit the blog link here.

To hire professional pet sitters and farm help so you can start planning your own vacation away from it all, learn more about our farm sitting services here:  http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/services/

Wishing You and Your Pets a Happy (and Safe) 4th of July!

Good afternoon all!

You may have already heard or seen some fireworks over the weekend but with Wednesday being a holiday there are more to come. Here is a great, quick read about how to help your furry loved ones as stress-free as possible during the fireworks.

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How Having a Pet Can Reduce Childrens' Stress

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Today we are sharing an article from Medical News Today on how having a pet in the home, specifically a dog, can help reduce a child's stress. "We tend to associate stress with adult responsibilities, such as work deadlines or raising a family. However, children can feel stressed too, and long-term stress can have negative effects on their health just as it does on that of adults. New research investigates the effect of having a pet on how children experience stress (Medicalnewstoday.com)."

A study done by researchers from the University of Florida concluded that children who interacted more with their dogs at home, had lower levels of stress and anxiety. "Children who actively solicited their dogs to come and be pet or stroked had lower cortisol levels compared to children who engaged their dogs less. When dogs hovered around or approached children on their own, however, children's cortisol tended to be higher (Medicalnewstoday.com)."

We love our pets and love knowing that they can help not only adults but children too! If you want to continue reading more about the study done by the University of Florida click on the original article link here.

If you are looking for caring professionals to take only the best care of your beloved pet while you are away on vacation this summer, look no further! Contact us at www.loudounpetsitting.com today!

Understanding Types of Rashes on Dogs

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Today we are sharing an informative and thorough article from pethelpful.com on dog skin rashes. Now that the weather has gotten warmer, you may notice a mild rash on your dog's belly, or excessive itching. Heat rash could be present and there are some things you can do to help! However there are a variety of causes and types of rashes your canine could get. For example, did you know some breeds like the Golden Retriever are more prone to genetic rash conditions like congenital ichthyosis?

Click on the article link here to learn more about a variety of dog rash types and some remedies you can do to help prevent them!

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Vacation Season: Leave Your Pet Sitter Prepared!

Good morning all,

We know that you wish you could bring your pets with you when you travel, but sometimes it just isn't possible. Hiring a professional pet sitter to stay at your home with your pets can help make the time you're away a little less stressful for your pet and help to ease your mind. To make sure everything goes smoothly while you're gone, there are some things you should do to best prepare your sitter for a relaxing stay with your pets, including making a checklist.

Thanks to an article from care.com here are a few tips to help you get started in preparing for your time away from your furry loved ones.

"First, make a folder with some essential safety information for your dog sitter. That way, if an emergency pops up while you're gone, your pet sitter will have all the information she'll need on hand."

"Next, take the time to fill your pet sitter in about your dog's unique characteristics and routines. You know Fido best, so there's no one better to help prepare your sitter on how to care for him correctly."

"You should also make sure you have enough pet supplies to last your four-legged friend the entire length of your trip (and a little longer in case you get held up)."

"Your last step should be to prepare your home for your departure, take care of any safety hazards and spend some one-on-one time with your pooch to get him ready for a few days without you."

To read in depth about each one of these helpful preparation tips including things to leave behind for your sitter, visit the original article link here.  To hire professional, reliable and caring pet sitters for your pets learn more about us at: http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/

How To Design A Space for Your Dog

Good morning pet lovers!

This morning we are sharing a fun and creative article on different ways to design a safe and inviting space for your dog. Every home is different and designing a great space for your dog can be challenging. Take a look at this article from Bark & Swagger to get some pro tips on creating the perfect space for your dog.

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Are Mushrooms in Grass After a Rain Dangerous to Dogs?

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It's no surprise to all that Mother Nature has given Virginia (and surrounding areas) our fair share of rain the past few weeks. What has seemed like an endless amount of rain has led to taller grass and the growth of new things, like mushrooms. So the real question is...what things are okay for your pup to sample and what things aren't?

"Dogs are curious creatures, sniffing and tasting anything new that appears in their environment. So dog owners must be ever-vigilant to ensure nothing dangerous is eaten by their pets. Although many kinds of mushrooms that appear on lawns after a prolonged period of rain are perfectly safe to consume, many other kinds are not and could land you and your dog at an emergency veterinarian's office." Click here to read the article from homeguides.com to learn more.

To learn more about The Loudoun Pet Sitting Company and how we can best serve you and your furry loved ones, visit: www.loudounpetsitting.com.