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.

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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!

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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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