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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...

What You Need to Know About the Durham Dog Flu

Posted on July 17, 2015March 20, 2016 by Lucy Moore

What You Need to Know About the Durham Dog Flu You may have already heard about a potentially fatal strain of dog flu that's been slowly spreading across the country. It first made headlines when a large outbreak occurred in Chicago, back in April of this year. Since then, it's infected dogs in more than 12 states. With 3 reported cases in Winston-Salem, this illness ha...

Who Can You Call When Your Durham Pets are in Trouble?

Posted on June 19, 2015August 1, 2015 by Lucy Moore

At Lucy's Pet Care, we not only provide exceptional pet care service, we also aim to be an all-around source for pet-related information. We do this with our wide-array of postings on our Facebook, Twitter, YouTube videos and Google+ pages; our Newsletter and our Blogs. We are also hands-on, when urgent needs arise. Lucy was recently-contacted by a pet parent w...

Kenneling vs. In-Home Pet Sitting

Posted on April 30, 2015August 1, 2015 by Lucy Moore

Many folks ponder this question: "Is it better to board my animals or have in-home pet sitting?" There are various reasons they consider both options. Below, is an easy breakdown comparison to help you decide which is the best choice for your fur family and budget. COST: Much of the time, it all comes down to total cost of service. Sometimes, the bottom line is cheaper ...

3 Signs your Dog may have Kennel Cough

Posted on April 3, 2015August 1, 2015 by Lucy Moore

Kennel Cough: Should I really be worried? You have probably heard about Kennel Cough but it seems that many people aren’t really sure what exactly it is and what the dangers are. If you are in that category, keep reading to learn more about Kennel Cough and how to help your pet if he contracts it. Kennel Cough causes the dog’s windpipe and voice box to become inflamed. This i...

How to Say No to Pet Sitting for Your Friends

Posted on February 14, 2015November 10, 2017 by Lucy Moore

Are you the resident Animal Lover? The "Go To" person whom your friends, relatives and neighbors call whenever they need someone for pet sitting? The person who always takes on the tasks of caring for everyone else's pet, while they travel to fun places or have to work late? As much as you love their pets and want to help out, is it becoming a burden? But, how to say "No,...

Why Do I Need a Professional Dog Walker?

Posted on February 6, 2015September 22, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Why Do I Need a Professional Dog Walker? "Gosh, my neighbor's kid is out walking dogs, all the time! And, she's only 13 years old. Why would anybody actually hire a professional dog walker? How hard can it be? Why are there actual "dog walker" businesses? Is there that much of a demand for pet care?" These are questions that I often hear...and, I even posed, before I'd...