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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...

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...

Father’s Day Gift Ideas for Pet Dads – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on June 3, 2018June 3, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Do you know a Proud Pet Father? Is he just the most caring, loving, compassionate pet parent on the planet? Will he do anything for his furry, feathered, finned or scaled friend? Whether or not he's a parent to a human child or fur babies, he's still a GREAT DAD! Here are some ways to help him celebrate Father's Day! Handmade Greeting Card: I love to shop on Etsy.co...

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 ...

How to Gain Back the Lost Hour from Daylight Savings Time – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on March 6, 2018 by Lucy Moore

It's that time of year, again...Daylight Savings Time! Early Sunday morning, the clock hands "spring forward," and we lose an hour. Sure, the result is more daylight in the evenings (thus, the name "Daylight Savings"), but, we still have lost time in our day. Well, no need to fret about that precious 60-minutes! We have a solution to help you gain back that time! ...

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...

How to Celebrate Valentine’s Day with Your Dog – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on February 10, 2018February 10, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Looking for special ways to share Valentine's love with your dog in the Durham area, this year? Perhaps one or more of these ideas will bring tail wags: PET MASSAGE: February 20th 5:45-6:45pm / $10 Pets knead massage too! Pet parents come with or without your pets. Pets friendly with other animals are welcome (typical pet is a dog) One pet per pet parent please. F...

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 ...

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...

10 Safety Tips for Dog Walking After Dark- Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on November 18, 2017November 18, 2017 by Lucy Moore

10 Dog Walking After Dark Safety Tips Now that the time has changed to Standard Time and the days are getting shorter, it's impossible to avoid walking our dogs after dark. So, I thought I'd write this post with some tips to help you and your pup stay safe. 1. DON'T WEAR VALUABLES Or, at least don't wear jewelry that's clearly visible to potential thieves. 2....

3 DIY Homemade Thanksgiving Dog Treat Recipes – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Lucy Moore

Thanksgiving is a holiday that's a time to enjoy family, friends and...food! As we're also thankful for our canine family members, why not show them some extra love by making them their own homemade Thanksgiving dog treats? Looking for some cooking inspiration? Here are some tasty Thanksgiving dog treat recipe ideas that may be of help! PUMPKIN PIE DOG TREATS (courtesy...

10 Ways to Relieve Dog Boredom – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on November 7, 2017November 7, 2017 by Lucy Moore

10 Ways to Relieve Dog Boredom 1. Play Hide and Seek With Your Pup A good way to relieve dog boredom is playing a little game of hiding treats with you dog. This will be entertaining for them and filling. You’ll also be teaching them some nose work techniques will tiring them out before guest come over. 2. “Which Hand” game This is another way to work ...

Taking Care of Your Pet When You’re Not Home

Posted on October 25, 2017October 26, 2017 by John Doe

Planning a vacation or going on a business trip? Who’s going to take care of your dog or cat while you’re away? Whether you’re away for 2 days or 2 weeks, you will need someone to look after your pet’s physical and emotional needs. How long can my pet be left alone? Young and old dogs have more difficulty being alone than than middle-aged dogs. “Young” is between 6-19 ...

How to Select the Best Halloween Costume for Your Pet – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on October 6, 2017October 6, 2017 by Lucy Moore

It's Halloween season, everyone! I know most of you have been dying to dress up your pets and have been anticipating an excuse to do so. With that in mind here are some things to consider before buying the future Halloween costume for your pets. There are a few pets that will happily wear the Halloween costumes for us, but for most of us we have a hard time coercing them...

What You Should Know Before Hiring a $10 Dog Walker – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on September 29, 2017September 29, 2017 by Lucy Moore

The Risks of Hiring a $10 Dog Walker or Pet Sitter Owning 3 pets of my own, I know the hard truth about the financial obligations associated with being a pet parent. The regular medical checkups plus the unexpected emergency care; food; treats; toys; housing; leashes; etc. Add to that the cost of care for your pet whenever you must be away - whether for midday dog walks ...

What You Should Know Before Getting a Pot Bellied Pig – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on September 8, 2017September 8, 2017 by Lucy Moore

Are you looking for a pet that's different from most? One that is super-cute and smart? Is "Charlotte's Web" your favorite book? Well, perhaps a pot bellied pig might be your perfect pet! Here are a few things to consider, before making the choice to add Wilbur to your family. ZONING/PERMITS/REGISTRATION: You'll want to check your city/county ordinances to make su...

Top 3 Benefits of Crate Training – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on August 31, 2017September 1, 2017 by Lucy Moore

To Crate Train or Not To Crate Train.... There are differing opinions on the method. In this post, I'll share with you the Top 5 Benefits of Crate Training. This information might help you make a decision as to whether or not it's a route you choose to take with your own dog. Many people are opposed to crate training because they feel the confinement is cruel. However, wh...