*Awards*
Again, Paws-itive Pet Sitting was nominated for the 2009 ABC7 A-List as one of Colorado's "best"
local business. We are a 2009 Top Five Winner for ABC7 A-List for the Best Dog Walker
in the Denver Metro area!
Rocky Mountain Tails Pet Magazine Best of 2009 Readers' Choice Awards (November 2009 issue)
Best Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Winner:
Michelle Jones/Paws-itive Pet Sitting
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We were nominated for the 2008 ABC7 A-List as one of Colorado's "best" local business
and won runner-up.
Rocky Mountain Tails Pet Magazine Best of 2008 Readers' Choice Awards
(November 2008)
Best Dog Walker/Pet Sitter Winner: Michelle Jones/Paws-itive Pet Sitting
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Please book your holiday reservations early!!
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Order your **free** pet safety pack from the ASPCA! Click here
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news and information
Denver has most pet-friendly housing
Do you want a place to live where Fido and Fifi are welcome? Research suggests that you check out Denver when looking for a pet-friendly apartment
to rent. According to MyNewPlace, a quarter of renters seek pet-friendly housing, and of the country’s largest cities,
Denver has the most apartments to match this criterion. Of all Denver’s renters, 36 percent want pet-friendly housing,
and the city’s market meets the demand. Tampa comes in at a close second, with 34 percent of its renters wanting a pet-friendly
place to live.
Pet First AidTo start the new year off right, I thought
I would list what should be in your “Pet First Aid Kit” (one in your home and one in your car):
Tweezers, to remove ticks, burrs & splinters
Antibiotic ointment, for wounds
Gauze
bandage and bandage tape
Wound disinfectant
Heavy towel or blanket to use a stretcher
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl) for allergic reactions
Sterile
saline, for flushing eyes
Disposable latex gloves
Muzzle
Please make sure
you discuss this list with your vet to insure you have all the items you will need for your pet(s)!
To continue with the “Pet Health” theme, I wanted to discuss some ideas about
what should be done in an emergency. In any emergency, the best thing is to be prepared, stay calm, and make quick decisions.
But act cautiously - animals in severe pain or fear may bite. Knowledge is power, so take the steps right now to learn
how to handle an emergency.
Car Accidents
- A pet that has been hit by a car needs to see a vet immediately. Internal bleeding is common, and outward signs of
distress may not show for several hours. Also, puncture wounds that close rapidly can cause life-threatening infections
later on. Enlist someone’s help in moving the animal by sliding a heavy towel beneath the pet. To avoid
being bitten, ties a strip of cloth over your dog’s nose or cover your cat’s face with a coat.
Bleeding - Using direct pressure, apply a clean, dry cloth to the wound.
If blood soaks through the first layer of fabric, add more so you don’t disrupt any clots that may be forming.
Use a tourniquet only as a last resort, and make it just tight enough to reduce the flow of blood. Loosen it every five
minutes and don’t keep it on for longer than 20 minutes. Transport your pet to the vet as soon as possible.
Choking
- Dogs or cats that are choking may breathe loudly, paw at their mouth, cough, gag, become anixious or faint. If this
happens, gently open your pet’s mouth to locate and manually remove the object. If your pet is still having difficulty,
immediately contact your vet or 24-hour clinic.
Poisoning
- Symptoms of poisoning includes vomiting, diarrhea, salivation, excitability, difficulty breathing, disorientation,
poor coordination, twitching, convulsions, and collapse. Common sources are medications, household cleaning products,
rat poison, antifreeze, insecticides, chocolate and plants. Not all poisons are treated a like, so if you think your
pet may have ingested something dangerous, heat to the vet immediately. Try to bring any plant material, vomit or toxic
substances with you.
As you transport your pet to the hospital
, provide a cover for warmth, and talk in a soothing voice. That way, your pet will know they are in good hands!
Please
visit
doggone safe website to learn more about how to prevent a dog bite.
We had our babies... twin girls on March 19, 2009. Angelina and
Isabella are the new members of the Jones Family and Paws-itive Pet Sitting. Karrie and Carol will be helping out with
dog walking and vacation sitting. They both are insured, bonded and pet lovers. Please continue to contact Paws-itive
Pet Sitting directly to set up service.
