Pets Prefer Pet Sitting

Pet sitting is a substitute to the kennel, with the bonus services offered that go beyond those of a kennel. A skilled pet sitter attends to your pets in the comfort of their home. Your pet sitter will make you feel comfortable knowing someone reliable is taking care of your pet and house.

Pet sitting is the best alternative to boarding or kenneling a wide variety of pets who are now members of your families. Pet sitting services are set up so that one phone call provides your solution for your pet care when you are working long hours, taking vacations, long weekend or business trips. We all know pets do not care for change, some are nervous at the veterinarians and others feel abandoned at the kennel. There is no place like home for pets where they love their familiar surroundings and smells knowing that you will return to them. Your pets are safe and cozy at home when you leave and at home well-loved and care for when you return. Hiring the services of professional pet sitter safeguards that your beloved pet(s) are happy and safe while you are away from home. Below you will find how you can go about finding the ideal pet sitting company to hire for you and your pet(s).

1) Go to your favorite search engine to do an internet search looking for services that have reviews. Ask friends and or co-workers for recommendations.

2) Look for a professional pet sitting service:

• a) Experience in handling all kinds of pets
• b) Insured with a business license
• c) References 
• d) Back up sitter in case of they have an emergency 

3) Make phone calls and or email your top choices.

4) When you speak with the candidates set up a one on one meeting in your home with your pet(s) to ensure that the pet sitter is the right match to can care your pet.

5) If you feel you will still worry have your pet sitter(s) text, call and or send photos to you as often as you like while you are away.

Pet sitting prices will fluctuate determined by which company you select, as well as the services which you require. Some dog walking and pet sitting business will charge extra if they have to travel further to get to the client’s house. Pet Sitting fees typically include walks, feedings, giving meds, yard pickup, litter scooping, playtime and of course lots of love. Most pet sitting companies also offer home services bringing in your mail, pick up your newspapers, set out and bring back in the garbage cans, turn lights on and off plus stage drapes, giving your home the at home look. Pet sitting services deliver their services to you and their prices are extremely reasonable for the peace of mind while you are away that your pets and your home are in good hands.

Pet sitting is the stress-free way to make sure your pet(s) and home are looked after, while you are not there, and is the outstanding alternative to kenneling or boarding. Professional Pet Sitting gives you freedom from worry while you are away your pet(s) and home will be in the hands of a trustworthy capable care taker.

Valentine Healthy Recipes for Your Dog

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If your Pet has a pre-existing medical condition, consult your  veterinarian before adding a new food to his or her diet.

 Biscuits

Try this recipe for Good Puppy Cookies—your pooch will love you for these!

Ingredients:

½ c powdered milk
1 egg - well beaten
2 ½ cups flour
½ tsp. garlic salt
1 ½ tsp. brown sugar
6 Tbs. gravy
1 large jar baby food meat

Directions:

Mix all ingredients. Roll out about ½" thick. Cut with cookie cutter or shape by hand. Bake at 350° F for 25 to 30 minutes.

Bark-tastic  Cake

Ingredients

1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoons baking powder
½ cup soft butter
½ cup corn oil
1 jar baby food, liver or beef, strained
4 eggs
2 strips beef jerky

Directions:

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Grease a 8x5x3 inch loaf pan. Cream butter until smooth. Add corn oil, baby food, and eggs. Mix until smooth. Mix dry ingredients into beef mixture until batter is smooth. Crumble beef jerky and fold into batter. Pour batter into loaf pan. Bake 1 hour and 10 minutes. cool on wire rack 15 minutes. Ice with plain yogurt or cottage cheese. Refrigerator left over servings.

Pet Party Coolers

We're sure that your dog and their party guests will have a lick'n good time with this chilled recipe!

Ingredients:

2 cups water
½ banana
1 tablespoon low fat peanut butter

Directions:

Mix water, banana and peanut butter in a blender and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. For larger dogs and larger treats, use paper cups. Freeze the mixture for a few hours until frozen solid. The coolers can get messy, so you might want to serve in the yard!

Healthy Veggie Bones

Your pup is sure to enjoy munching on this nutritious snack! Remember to count each serving into your four-legged friend's daily calories to help keep you Pet healthy.

Ingredients:

3 cups minced parsley
¼ cup carrots, chopped very fine
¼ cup shredded mozzarella or parmesan cheese
2 tbs. olive oil
2 ¾ cups whole wheat flour
2 tbs. bran
2 tsp. baking powder
½ to 1 cup water

Directions:

Preheat over to 350 degrees and lightly grease a large baking sheet. Stir together parsley, carrots, cheese and oil. Combine all the dry ingredients, then add to veggies. Gradually add ½ cup of water, mixing well (the dough should be moist, but not wet). Knead for one minute and roll dough out to ½ inch thickness. Using a dog bone shaped cookie cutter or a drinking glass, cut out shapes and transfer them to the baking sheet. Bake for 20 to 30 minutes or until the dough has browned and hardened slightly. Serving size: 1 bone per 50 pound dog or for smaller dogs, cut the bone in half. Bone appetite!

Look'n Lean Liver Treats

If your Birthday boy or girl is watching their weight try this low fat recipe as a special treat on their special day!

Ingredients:

3 ½ oz. jar liver or beef baby food
1/3 cup wheat germ
2/3 cup nonfat dry milk

Directions:

Mix baby food, wheat germ and dry milk. Add a little water, if too thick. Drop by the tablespoonful onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake in a preheated 350° oven for 12 to 15 minutes. Let cool before giving to your Pet. Refrigerate leftovers in a closed container.

Banana Mutt Cookie Recipe

So yummy you may be tempted to take a bite!

Ingredients:

1 ½ cups ripe mashed banana
½ tsp vanilla
3 cups oats (quick or old fashioned)
½ cup chopped peanuts
¼ cup applesauce

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. Drop by spoonfuls onto an ungreased baking sheet. Press flat with the tines of a fork. Bake approximately 15 minutes. Cool on a wire rack before serving. Store in an airtight container.

My Valentine Cats Recipes

DJ Laughlin Art

If your Pet has a pre-existing medical condition, consult your veterinarian before adding a new food to his or her diet.

Purr-fect Puff Pops

A tail-twitching, whisker-lickin' treat that is sure to get a meow from your favorite feline!

Ingredients:

1 hard-boiled egg
½ cup of honey
1 long sliced carrot
1 can of tuna (6-ounce can of tuna in water)

Directions:

Mash the hard-boiled egg and put it into a bowl. Add honey, carrot and tuna. Mix together and roll into marble-sized balls. Place the puffs in a sealed container and keep refrigerated until they turn into chilled pops. Then serve.

Serving size: 1 puff pop for an adult cat and ½ pop for a kitten.

Pet Party Coolers

We're sure that your cat and their party guests will have a lick'n good time with this chilled recipe!

Ingredients:

2 cups water
½ banana
1-tablespoon low fat peanut butter

Directions:

Mix water, banana and peanut butter in a blender and pour the mixture into an ice cube tray. For larger dogs and larger treats, use paper cups. Freeze the mixture for a few hours until frozen solid. The coolers can get messy, so you might want to serve in the yard!