Tips for the First 30 Days of Dog Adoption

Here at Loudoun Pet Sitting Company we love animals of all kinds but we hold a special place for those pets who have been saved and adopted. Today, thanks to our friends at PetFinder, we are sharing an article with tips for the first month you bring an adopted pet home.

For example you might already know that "On the way home, your dog should be safely secured, preferably in a crate. Some dogs find car trips stressful, so having him in a safe place will make the trip home easier on him and you."

But did you know that you should continue to "stick to the original schedule you created, ensuring your dog always has the food, potty time and attention he needs" even after they have fully adjusted?

To read more tips for the first 30 days at home with your new dog visit: https://www.petfinder.com/dogs/bringing-a-dog-home/tips-for-first-30-days-dog/ 




If you are looking for help caring after your newly adopted dog while you are at work or away then contact us at: loudounpetsitting.com to learn about our professional pet sitting services in Loudoun County Virginia! 

Items you need in your pet first aid kit

Good afternoon pet lovers!!

Today we are sharing an extremely helpful article from Pet Sitters International entitled 'Items you need in your pet first aid kit.' Do you have a first aid kit for your beloved pets? If not have you ever thought about what you might need in one? "Just like people, most pet accidents happen in or nearby the home. Examples of the most common pet accidents include: toxic ingestion, dog bites, high rise syndrome, ripped toenails, foreign body ingestions with gastrointestinal problems, eye emergencies, broken bones, trouble giving birth and being hit by a car. One way to be prepared is to have a pet first aid kit on hand.

An article in a previous issue of PSI's Pet Sitter’s World magazine offered these suggestions for your Pet First Aid Kit, provided by Pet Poison Helpline®."

Dog and Cat Pet First Aid Kit contents:

• Hydrogen peroxide 3% (within the expiration date)
• An oral dosing syringe or turkey baster (for administering hydrogen peroxide)
• Teaspoon/tablespoon set (to calculate the appropriate amount of hydrogen peroxide to give)
• Liquid hand dish washing detergent (i.e., Dawn, Palmolive)
• Rubber gloves Triple antibiotic ointment with NO other combination ingredients—NOT for use in CATS!)
• Vitamin E oil
• Diphenhydramine tablets 25 mg (with NO other combination ingredients)
• Ophthalmic saline solution or artificial tears
• Can of tuna packed in water or tasty canned pet food
• Sweet electrolyte-containing beverage
• Corn syrup
• Vegetable oil

Based on recommendations from the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), you should also consider including these additional items:

• Gauze
• Nonstick bandages (or towels/cloth strips)
• Adhesive tape for bandages (Do not use human adhesive bandages.)
• Milk of Magnesia
• Digital thermometer

To read more about other things to consider when putting together your pet's first aid kit, click on the original article link here.  

If you are looking for a trained professional pet sitter in Loudoun County, Virginia then contact us today to learn more! 

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Puppies, Puppies, Puppies!

Everyone loves puppies, but they do require extra care and attention! It is important that you can find the time to care for a new puppy or find a caring professional like Loudoun Pet Sitting to help when you can't!

Did you know that it is recommended that puppies get a potty break every couple of hours that they are months old? For example, a 3 month old puppy should have a break every three hours.

We will work with you to create a potty break schedule that includes plenty of socialization, play time and any necessary cleanup. If your puppy isn’t quite ready to be treated as an adult at 6 months, that is fine and we can accommodate!

Learn more about our professional pet sitting and dog walking services by visiting: http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/

Vacation Checklist for the Small Farm Owner

As professional pet sitters who often help clients who own farms, we have been there and done that!

However it's always appreciated when farm owners leave us a checklist or list of instructions to reference while they are away. Of course we go over all of the details before their departure, but having a checklist to reference can be mutually-beneficial. Plus, it can help give owners peace of mind so why not!

On this blog article from 'New to Farm Life' she talks about some things to consider getting ready before taking a lengthy vacation. For example, don't forget to pay you electrical bill if it will fall upon the time you are away. You don't want the lights getting shut off on your farm sitter!

To take a look at other suggestions she had click here.   To learn more about our professional farm sitting and pet sitting services visit: http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/

Farm Animals for Beginners This Spring

Spring is coming in a matter of weeks. Are you thinking of fencing in your property and starting a small farm this spring? Looking to raise a few new animals to add to your existing herd?

Today we are sharing a great and informative article from morningchores.com entitled '7 Farm Animals to Raise (And 1 Not) for Beginners.' This great article goes into the pros and cons of these adorable creatures and talks about things like predator factor and lifespan.  If you are thinking about creating your own little farm paradise at home, then this article is for you! Take a look below and click on the article link to learn more.

https://morningchores.com/best-farm-animals/

If you are looking for a professional, affordable and reliable pet sitter to come take care of your farm animals while you are away, contact us today! We specialize in giving superior custom care to pets, whether for a day or an extended period of time.

Learn more by visiting: http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/

Special Treats for Horses & Our Farm Sitting Services!

Are you someone who loves giving their horse special treats? You might think you know what is safe to give your four-legged love, but you want to be sure to avoid other complications from upset digestive systems!  To learn more in a quick read visit the article here!

Looking for a farm sitter that will take only the very best care of your horses and other animals? Look no further! Our horse-experienced sitters can provide care for your at-home horses while you are out of town or away for a long work day. We will bring in, turn out, feed grain and supplements, change blankets/sheets/fly masks as needed, top off water and hay, check for injuries and make sure shoes are still on.

We can also clean stalls, take care of simple wounds and basic injuries as instructed by you, and give oral medications as instructed by you or your vet. We can also take care of chickens, geese, and some other farm animals. Of course, our horse people are also fabulous dog and barn cat people!

Call us today at: 703-951-PETS (7387) or visit http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/ to learn more. 

5 WAYS TO PREPARE YOUR DOG FOR SPRING

Good morning pet lovers!

Since it's icy and cold this February morning we thought we would look ahead to spring and warmer days to come. Did you know there are a few things you can do to help prepare your pet for a successful transition into spring? Yes! As excited as we humans get for the longer days and warmer temperatures, our pups can too. It's important to keep them safe as springtime comes!

Take a look at this article from Splash and Dash Dog Grooming on 5 ways to prepare your dog for spring.

To learn more about our professional pet sitting and dog walking services visit us online at: http://www.loudounpetsitting.com/