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February 2010

Pet Sitting Portland Oregon – In Memory of Barbara Howard…

Hello everyone, today is February 2nd 2010 and I just added this blog to my website. It is going to contain articles that will be of interest to pet owners. But first…
I know that I am starting this blog on a down note but I wanted to mention a fellow pet sitter who passed away on October [...]

Pet Sitting Portland Oregon – Have you brushed your cat’s teeth recently?

Did you know February is pet dental health month? Did you know that 70% of adult cats have periodontal disease?  This is because many cat owners never brush their cat’s teeth.  Noticeable pain and the inability to eat are usually the final stages of feline dental problems and will not become evident until it is [...]

Pet Sitting Portland Oregon How to make healthy treats for your dog.

Hello,
Have you ever read the ingredients panels on dog treat packages? They’re full of coloring and preservatives and most contain no meat. Most are sprayed with artificial cheese or meat flavorings to entice your pet to even want to eat it.
Healthy dog treats are easy and fun to make! If you have a dehydrator, you [...]

Why do so many people have retractable leashes?

A lot of people have retractable leashes these days  and I hate them.  The leashes not the people. I have had dog walking clients with multiple dogs that pull and they use retractable leashes. Why is this? Is it because they look nifty? I understand that retractable leashes have their place (in a garbage can) but walking a dog [...]