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How To Stop Puppy Nipping – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on August 6, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Puppies love to play! One of their ways of playing that can be problematic is biting. We want to nip puppy nipping in the bud ahead of time before they get any bigger than a year or so. The overall end of this is to make them stop biting all together. The first lesson is to teach the puppy to be gentle and that we have a more fragile skin protecting us. To start off with...

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, 2018July 28, 2018 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...

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....

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 ...

5 Hypoallergenic Dog Treat Recipes – Tips from Lucy’s Pet Care

Posted on January 30, 2018 by Lucy Moore

Is your dog allergic to certain foods? Thus, making it more difficult to find ready-made treats in the store that he can enjoy? Never fear! You can still give your pup tasty (and healthy) treats without taking too much time or trouble in your kitchen. Here are some easy hypoallergenic dog treat recipes that you might want to try! PB & Ginger Snaps: These are v...

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...

Why We Need to Be Encouraging Therapy Animals in Hospitals

Posted on December 1, 2017 by John Doe

For a long time, people have kept pets for companionship. Now, modern science suggests that interacting with these animals can also offer a host of health benefits, provided that the animals are gentle and friendly. This is why animal-assisted therapy in hospital is increasingly gaining acceptance and popularity. Today, dogs, cats and other animals can be used to not only 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...

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....