Ahwatukee Pet Sitter

Wanted to update you on the coronavirus and the spread from your fur babies...

Per the CDC:

*They do not have evidence that pets can spread the COVID-19 to people or that they might be a source of the infection!

Please stay safe and well.  Keep your social distance and st...

Leaving grains out of your dog's diet might be a far greater health risk then keeping them in. According to a "warning" from the Food and Drug Administration just released, grain-free food might be giving dogs a life-threating heart problem called dilated cardiomyopath...

-Fainting or collapsing

-Frequent coughing

-Tired, lack of energy

-Reduced appetite or weight loss

-Swelling of the abdomen

-Shortness of breath

Here are a few interesting dog facts you may not know:

1. Dogs have a sense of time, it's been proven they know the difference between an hour and 5 hours.

2.Your dog is as smart as a 2 year old human.

3. The United States has the highest pet population.

4. Petting your pu...

The following brands of dog food can lead to heart disease :

-Rachel Ray Nutrish

-Acana

-Zignature

-4 Health

-Earthbound Holistic

-Blue Buffalo

-Merrick

-Natural Balance

-Nature's Valley

-Nutro

As always, please speak to your veterinarian for recommendations.

Just a friendly reminder to not walk your pups during the day. Early morning or after dark it the best time of day. If it's too hot for your bare feet, It's too hot for their paws.

A new type of peanut butter and other nut butters are being sold with less sugar and including xylitol as a sweetener.  Xylitol is used in sugarless gum and can be deadly to dogs.  Please read your ingredient labels. 

Symptoms of Diabetes in dogs and cats:

-Loss of appetite

-Excessive drinking and urination (PUPD)

-Vomiting

-Dehydration

-Weight loss

-Loss of muscles and weakness

-Depression and lethargy

-Unkempt haircoat and dandruff

*On a personal note: my dog started wetting the bed at nig...

Acclimate: If the pet is not used to being in a carrier, begin to introduce the carrier as a regular routine so that when the move comes, the transition will not be as drastic. Similarly, if a dog is not used to car travel, begin taking short trips to introduce the exp...

 Keep and eye on your pets. Too much human food can cause digestive issues. In extreme cases, pancreatitis.