As a D.C. area cat sitter, people sometimes ask me where they can access low-cost vaccinations for their cats or dogs. The Humane Rescue Alliance has the most low-cost and frequent clinics. DC’s free clinic which is held annually in each ward won’t be happening until later this fall. HUMANE RESCUE ALLIANCE Medical Clinic 71… Read more »
Category: Dog Safety
FREE UPCOMING ANIMAL VACCINATIONS BY WARDS
Organized By: DC’s Department of Health, Animal Division The morning clinics are usually 8:30am -1:00pm The afternoon clinics are from 1:00pm-4:00pm First come first served. There is a small tent for the cats. Please bring vaccination certificates/papers if you have them. Date of Event: April 27th Ward 1- Kalorama Park, 1865 Kalorama Rd. NW… Read more »
Making Sure Your Cat Stays Safe as You Celebrate Chanukkah!
This evening begins Chanukkah which will end on December 20th. As a Washington, DC pet sitter, I would like to encourage you to do a quick review so your pets have an enjoyable time during the festival of lights. CHOCOLATE, LATKES, & DONUTS, OH MY! Make sure the foods are placed where curious four footers… Read more »
Dog Treat Recall – Loving Pet Dog Treats
Loving Pets is recalling certain snacks due to possible salmonella contamination due to a single finished ingredient obtained from a USA based supplier. Their product is created in small batches and the contamination was discovered by their internal quality assurance team. If you are in possession of the treats, return to the location where it… Read more »
QUICK ACTION MAY SAVE YOUR PET’S LIFE – Create a Plan Just in Case Your Pet is Poisoned
By Kathleen Rodgers Many pet poisonings can be avoided through diligence, but sometimes accidents just happen. What do you do if you suspect that your cat or dog has ingested a poisonous substance? This is a question that is frequently asked by pet parents to their pet sitters. Several pet poison control hotlines exist… Read more »
DOG FOOD RECALL – FROMM FAMILY FOODS RECALLS 3 OF ITS CANNED DOG FOODS
Lots of Fromm Gold Chicken Pate Dog Food, Fromm Gold Chicken and Duck, and Fromm Gold Salmon and Chicken Pate have recently been voluntarily recalled since they may contain elevated levels of vitamin D. Check for the following product that was shipped to distributors from December 2015 and February 2016. Fromm Gold Chicken Pate Dog Food… Read more »
JERKY TREATS
This morning the FDA has issued proposed new rules for pet food and treat production. There will be a comment period of 120 days and then another sixty days to put the new rules into place. So, for at least another six months, you are going to need to be vigilant. One of a pet’s… Read more »
