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| R&R - a reminder and some recommendations | November 2, 2012 |
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Greetings! IT'S TIME TO FALL BACK!REMEMBER TO SET YOUR CLOCKS BACK THIS SUNDAY AT OR BEFORE 2AM
It may have been a while since you've "heard" from me. Blame Facebook! It took me some time to come around to using social media, but once I did, I was hooked. I love being able to quickly share information about pets - including photos - and their care - including CPR and first aid.
I invite you to visit both of my Facebook pages (see Quick Links), but I also want to get back to sharing pictures, stories, and articles with you through this monthly eNewsletter. This month I'm sharing some recommendations based on my own experience. If you give any of them a try and send me your feedback, I'll include that in future newsletters. Christina |
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| Contact Me | | PO Box 145
San Dimas, CA 91773-0145
714-501-5330
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BOOKS
Speaking for Spot by Nancy Kay, DVM
A book about being an effective medical advocate for your dog? Sounds like a pretty dry read, right? Nope. Dr. Kay writes with humor and compassion. This book is both a pleasure to read and full of valuable information. I highly recommend it for every dog guardian - and for guardians of other species as well.
If your veterinarian is still vaccinating your pets for everything every year, the chapter on vaccinations alone is worth the cost of the book.
Her "questions to ask" when interviewing a prospective veterinarian apply equally well to hiring a prospective pet sitter.
You can learn more about the book and about Dr. Kay by clicking the book title above.
Reiki for Dogs by Kathleen Prasad
I recommend this book for everyone - whether or not you're a Reiki practitioner, whether or not you have dogs. Anyone can practice the "try this" exercises and meditations. I have shared the meditations with numerous pet dogs, cats, and birds, as well as with goats, sheep, calves, horses, chickens, and turkeys at The Gentle Barn.
Click the book title above for more information. |
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OTHER STUFF
Yoga Mats
I've written before about using yoga mats to provide secure footing for a handi-capped pet who may have problems negotiating slippery hardwood or tile floors.
Recently I've read about using cut up yoga mats under food and water dishes and as litter-catchers around cat boxes. They're inexpensive, washable, and come in all sorts of colors. I haven't tried either of these uses - if you do, please let me know how it works.
Litter-Lifter
The original Litter-Lifter is hands-down the best littler scoop I've every used! The tines are angled so the litter slides right through - no need to shake it and stir up more dust. The handle is strong and solid. I haven't tried the "beamer" or the "travel" models, but I use the original on all of my cat-sitting jobs (disinfecting it between jobs, of course). Click the link above to learn more about it and to find a retailer near you. It's also available through Amazon.
Da Bird
This is another one for the cat guardians. Cats LOVE this toy. Click the name above to read a description of a cat playing with it - I could write a similar story about Simba, Maggie, Hope, and Abbey.
Don't fall for substitutes. I've used other wand feather toys, but nothing gets the response of Da Bird. |
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One note to remember - Da Bird is an INTERACTIVE toy, meaning you and your cat play with it together. Never allow your pet (cat or dog) to play alone with any string toy. If your pet swallows string or a string-like object, do not try to pull it out - get to the vet right away.
Is there a topic you'd like for me to cover in this newsletter?
Please call, text, or email me with any feedback or suggestions.
Christina Dunlap
Not Home Alone Pet, Livestock, & House Sitting |
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