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Should You Give Your Pet Probiotics?

Posted on July 28, 2018July 28, 2018 by John Doe

Health-conscious people have fueled a vast market for nutritional supplements, and this market includes everything from pills to drinks. As a pet lover who considers your furry friends part of your family, you want them to get all of the same benefits you look for yourself. Of course, you naturally want to have some assurance that you are helping, not hurting, them. What Are ...

How Holistic Health Is Changing The Nature Of Petcare

Posted on July 27, 2018January 7, 2019 by John Doe

Holistic medicine involves a variety of disciplines including homeopathy, herbal remedies, massage therapy, nutrition, laser light therapy, and acupuncture. Although most commonly used for people, {holistic health techniques} are easily applied to pets. How Holistic Techniques Can Help Pets Holistic means treating the whole body. Holism is defined by the theory that ever...

Sun Protection For Your Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on July 7, 2018July 7, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Summer is a great time to take your dog out on some adventures. Applying sunscreen is important for you, but, is also important for your pet! Here are some tips for your dog's sun protection. Sunscreen: When chosing a sunscreen for you and your pet, you should pick one that blocks UVA and UVB rays. Products that block both will normally be labled "broad spectrum". Br...

What You Need For Your New Kitten – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on July 2, 2018 by Lucy Moore

You're bringing home a new kitten! Congratulations on your new fur baby! Here's a list of basic supplies you'll need to make sure your new kitten has everything she needs to be comfortable in her new home. Food and Water You'll want to select low-lipped food and water dishes to ensure your tiny kitten can access rations. Even a small plate for food can work well. Prov...

Run with Your Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on June 14, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Looking for another fun way to spend quality time with your dog? And, have the bonus of burning off extra energy and keeping you and your pup happy and healthy? Considering taking your pup along as your running/jogging partner? Read on for tips to make sure you take the proper steps to ensure positive results. Build Up To Full Speed: Just as with humans, canines need t...

Where to Get Frozen Dog Treats in Durham – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on June 13, 2018June 14, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Summertime is upon us! This means lots of fun outdoor play with our pooches: hiking, swimming, wading, rolling in the grass, playing fetch, etc. Once playtime is over, we love to treat our pups to something tasty and refreshing to help cool them down. Here are some frosty ideas of yummy goodies you can get here in Durham! Ice Cream at Oliver's Collar Dog Treat Bakery and...

When Boarding is Best for your Pet- Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on May 28, 2018May 28, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Here at Lucy's Pet Care, we actively Relieve Pet Parent Guilt by coming to your home to care for your pets. Our service has many advantages for your pets and you: convenience; built-in home care services; continuity of care for your pets with regards to environment, schedule and food; etc. However, there are instances when we may not be the best option for your household. H...

Best Summertime Dog Toys – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on May 28, 2018May 28, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Ahhhh, it's finally summer! And, a great time for fun, special, outdoor play with your dog! Looking for ideas of the best summertime dog toys? Here are some that might spark your dog's interest! Kiddie Pool This is a good 'ol standby! Great for dogs of all sizes, as you can adjust the depth of the water. Your dog might enjoy splashing in it or may just plop down f...

10 Ways to Keep Your Indoor Pet Happy – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on May 6, 2018May 6, 2018 by Lucy Moore

How To Keep Your Indoor Pet Happy 1. Make sure you make time for your pet. You are a big focal point in your pets world! You should consciously try to make time for at least one play session a day with your pet. This is beneficial to you both as it can relieve stress, and also help with hyper active pets that will sometimes damage things in the home when cooped ...

What To Do if You Have a Lost Pet – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on April 7, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Losing a pet can be a scary experience, even if it is just for a short while. Hopefully, some of these tips will help you track down or prevent losing your pet. Check the neighborhood. It may behoove you to check the close by neighborhoods as well. This will just involve old-fashioned footwork--driving through, walking through, asking letter carriers, etc. If your neigh...

Update Your Home and Keep You and Your Furry Friends Safe

Posted on March 27, 2018 by John Doe

Are you aware of how advantageous it is to obtain a security platform to be able to check if your family pets are alright? When you're away from home, having a security system can provide more peace of mind for the times when your pet sitter is not actively caring for your pets. If you have an automated security system, you will be able to check on your home with the clic...

Should Shelters Run Background Checks on Potential Adopters?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by John Doe

Where would we be without our furry friends? Most people love their pets and do everything they can to ensure that their beloved companions are well-taken care of and loved. Unfortunately, not everyone feels that way. Some people want nothing more than to harm or neglect an animal. And where do they go to get these animals? At their local pet store or animal shelter. Th...

General Pet Rodent Care – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Pets like hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs and other rodents are good for people who can only give minimal care to a pet in contrast to the amount of work a cat or dog takes. Additionally, these pets are used as a precursor for parents who are thinking about getting their child a kitten or puppy. Pet rodents generally will live three to five years-much shorter than that of a dog....

Easy Steps to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Being a pet parent, we want to do all that we can to keep our pets as healthy, as possible. Something that can help is to regularly brush our dog's teeth, at home. However, if you're new to this, it can seem difficult and overwhelming. So, I'm writing this post to give you simple steps to get started. I hope this will allow you to see that it's not so formidable a task. ...

Tips to Help Your Dog with Moderate Separation Anxiety – Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 16, 2018February 16, 2018 by Lucy Moore

A very common challenge of dog owners is that their dog suffers from separation anxiety. The symptoms can vary from mild (a few minor signs of damage to objects, urination, barking) to severe (total destruction of home). Separation anxiety may result in pet parents feeling sadness, anger, frustration and hopelessness. And, if very severe, the behavior can be dangerous to th...

Does My Dog Need a Winter Coat or Sweater? Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 6, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Animals wearing clothes can be a controversial subject. Don’t let the Animal Clothes Politics get to you! There are some smaller breed or lighter weight dogs that really need the extra support in the wintertime. Some dogs actually have lighter coats of fur than other dogs, so they are suffering more from the cold than other pups out there. How warm your dog’s body is able to ...

7 Ways to Memorialize Your Pet – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on January 26, 2018February 2, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Being a pet parent is a wonderful, rewarding experience. Our pets give us so much joy and love. So, it's especially-hard when they leave us. We experience this pain quite a bit with our pet sitting fur babies. Personally, I recently lost my Squeaky and my heart is broken over missing him. Even though his body is gone, I still wanted some tangible reminders of my sweet fur ...

Hiking with Your Durham Dog – Tips and Trails – Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on January 7, 2018January 7, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Hiking with your Durham dog is a great way to bond with your pet. Before you take in the great outdoors, there are a few things that you need. Basic First Aid Kit Dogs and people are prone to injury especially while being more active. Although it's cold out now, when it's warm you also have to think about bees, snakes, and other critters that will be trying to take a bite...

What is the Best Temperature in Your Home to Keep Your Pets Happy?

Posted on December 18, 2017December 18, 2017 by John Doe

At the right temperature, your pets will be happier and more responsive than ever. By adjusting the temperature of your home, you can suit their needs and create an excellent environment for both yourself and your pets. Dogs and Cats Dogs and cats, much like humans, thrive at temperatures between 65°F and 75°F. However, unlike humans, these animals are not meant to wear l...

Does Temperature Matter? 4 Ways Your Home’s Temperature Affects Your Pets

Posted on November 29, 2017 by John Doe

When the temperatures outside become unbearable in the hot summer months and frigid winter wind, humans can close the windows and switch on the heating and air conditioning units. While humans can listen to the clues their bodies give as to when to turn up the dial on the thermostat, our pets are not able to let us know when they're feeling too hot or too cold. Temperature...