Posts Tagged ‘Pet Care’
Top 10 products for your Dog or Cats’ First Aid Cabinet
Image via Wikipedia
Top 10 products for your Dog or Cats’ First Aid Cabinet
- Bandages, both sticky and self-adhesive – there is a skill to applying a bandage successfully to an animal, but these articles can be used in emergencies to apply pressure to wounds or minimize movement of broken bones for short periods of time. In these situations, you should always seek Veterinary attention. Sticky Bandages – Elastoplast. Self-adhesive Bandages – Coflex, Vetwrap, WrapIt
- Swabs, Gauze, and cotton wool – these may be used to help apply topical creams or clean wounds. Gauze wraps can also be used to make TEMPORARY EMERGENCY muzzles for dogs, if a dog is frightened and reacts defensively.
- Chlorhexidine wash 4% - a great antiseptic to help clean areas of scrapes or chewed skin, or raw patches of dermatitis (such as Hot Spots). Can be purchased as bottles of liquid to apply via swabs, or comes in a lotion (Pyohex lotion) that can be gently applied to the skin.
- Saline – great for general flushing of skin wounds or eyes. A great new Eye Drop is available – Eye Clear – that also contains other natural ingredients to help decrease inflammation or irritation to the eye without causing detriment should the irritation result in ulceration.
- Pill Popper – for getting tablets down!
- PAW Calming Gel – an excellent gel that can be applied to any skin problem that is red, hot, itchy and inflamed. 100% natural, studies have been done comparing the effectiveness of the Calming Gel to Neocort, a prescription medication often dispensed for these skin problems, and found to be of equal effectiveness, so a great non-script item to try.
- Filta-Bac – an antibacterial antiseptic cream, but also a sun filter for sensitive areas such as the tip of the nose or ears.
- Ear cleaner – Sometimes, ear infections can be eliminated by regular use of a general ear cleaner, and some infections can be cleared before becoming a problem if using a general ear cleaner. There are several types: Regular: Epi-otic, Milo’s, Clean Ear Natural: Gentle Ear Cleaner, PAW Gentle Ear Cleaner
- Cat Lax or Furlax – These are to help prevent regurgitation as a result of hairball blockage or to help relieve symptoms of constipation. This is extremely important article to have in a cat’s first aid box.
- Antidiarrhoeal treatment – alas, it is not uncommon for a pet to develop a sudden case of the ‘runs’ due to scavenging or eating something that does not agree with them. Direa Tablets can be used in cats and dogs, and Peptosyl liquid can be used in dogs. Probiotic powders can also help with mild cases, but usually have short expiry dates, so these may need to be purchased ‘as needed’.
Other useful tools to keep handy: Towels (can be used as a stretcher, or to help lift the hind end of a large dog), syringes (without needles), droppers, spare leads, gloves and scissors.
This list can be modified for other pets, keeping the top 4-5 products and adding in other related first aid treatments as required.
Also be aware that some products that are suitable for humans can be toxic to pets. For example, Dettol is highly toxic, but a first point of reach for pet owners that are trying but may not be aware. By having a seperate first aid kit with animal friendly products, you can avoid further mishaps, but if you are uncertain, ask your vet or leave it be.
Remember, the aim of first aid is not to replace medical assessment, but to help keep a pet comfortable on the way to the vet, or slow down irritations caused by a symptom. Should symptoms persist or increase, or should a life-threatening incident occur (including extensive vomiting/diarrhoea or inappetence), you should seek veterinary advice or attention immediately. If at any stage you are uncertain, see your vet.
CPR, First Aid and Pet Care Course
NOW available on the Gold Coast !
Related articles
- First aid (absolutepetcare.wordpress.com)
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts | 
Tags: Animal CPR, Dettol, Dog, First aid, First aid kit, Gauze, gold coast, Health, Pet, Pet Care, Pet CPR, pet first aid, Pet Tech, Veterinary medicine | 
No Comments »
Pet Sitting & Pet Minding Gold Coast
Image via Wikipedia
Gold Coast Pet Sitting services the following suburbs of Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Hope Island, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Coombabah, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek.
Gold Coast Pet Sitting provide caring and affordable Pet Sitting & Pet Minding services on the Gold Coast specialising within the following suburbs of Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Hope Island, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Coombabah, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek and have been since late 2008.
Save the stress and have a great, relaxing holiday knowing that Gold Coast Pet Sitting will be looking after your pets in the comfort and familiar surroundings of their own home. With many years in the business, Gold Coast Pet Sitting knows that providing an in home Pet Sitting / Pet Minding service will lessen the stress caused by your absence. They are able to take care of not only dogs and cats, but goldfish, guinea pigs, poultry, birds and any other small domesticated animal.
Unlike boarding kennels and catteries, which can be impersonal at times, Pet Sitting is a cost effective way to have your beloved pets looked after in a friendly and calm atmosphere. The benefits of having your pet looked after in their own home are many and include:
- exposure to illness from other pets is minimised
- feeding and exercise routine is not interrupted
- no travel trauma for pets or owners
They not only provide Pet Sitting, but incorporate dog walks and are happy to administer medications if necessary. Your pets health and safety is paramount to Gold Coast Pet Sitting and only the best of care is provided.
In fact, there are a few more services that Gold Coast Pet Sitting provides including clearing out your letterbox and put out your rubbish bins so that the home has a “lived in look” whilst you’re away.
So, for your next trip away whether it be for a few weeks or a weekend, contact Gold Coast Pet Sitting to arrange all your Pet Sitting requirements on (0420) 355 887.
Pet Sitting & Pet Minding Gold Coast
Carrara, Benowa, Bundall, Sorrento, Highland Park, Worongary, Merrimac, Clear Island Waters, Robina, Tallai, Gilston, Molendinar, Ashmore, Southport, Runaway Bay, Oxenford, Helensvale, Coomera, Upper Coomera, Monterey Keys, Pacific Pines, Pimpama, Hope Island, Willow Vale, Maudsland, Coombabah, Palm Beach, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Andrews, Tugan, Bilinga, Coolangatta, Tugan Heights, Kirra, Varsity Lakes, Miami, Nobby Beach, Reedy Creek.
Related articles
- Take care of dogs during summer | dog sitting gold coast (goldcoastpets.com.au)
- The “QLD itch” – SOLUTION ! | pet minding gold coast (goldcoastpets.com.au)
- Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary – Currumbin, Australia (travelpod.com)
- So.. you want to use a cheap pet sitter or a friend ? THIS IS A TRUE STORY (goldcoastpets.com.au)
- Discover twentyone Palmbeach (goldcoastpets.com.au)
- Gold Coast – Gold Coast, Australia (travelpod.com)
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: Andrews, Ashmore, Australia, Benowa, Bilinga, Bundall, Bundall Queensland, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Heads Queensland, Burleigh Waters, Burleigh Waters Queensland, Carrara, cat sitter, Clear Island Waters, Coolangatta, Coombabah, Coomera, Coomera Queensland, Currumbin, Currumbin Queensland, Currumbin Waters, Dog Sitter, dog sitting, Dog Walker, dog walking, Gilston, gold coast, Gold Coast Queensland, Helensvale, Highland Park, Hope Island, Kirra, Maudsland, Merrimac, Miami, Molendinar, Monterey Keys, Nobby Beach, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Palm Beach, Pet Care, pet minding, Pet Sitter, pet sitting, Pimpama, Queensland, Reedy Creek, Robina, Runaway Bay, Runaway Bay Queensland, Sorrento, Southport, Tallai, Tugan, Tugan Heights, upper coomera, varsity lakes, Varsity Lakes Queensland, Willow Vale, Worongary |
2 Comments »
FREE Pet Tips & Advice (Tip Giving Tuesday)
Image via Wikipedia
Every Tuesday over at the Gold Coast Pets facebook community and twitter — TIP GIVING TUESDAY — Time for YOU to Shine ! Share YOUR PET CARE TIPS ! Here is one of the featured tips …
From Sarah Ellis
Trust your instincts – if you think your pet is out of sorts, you are the one to know first – and that could be the difference between life and death!
Related articles
- Confused.com top 10 tips for preventing pet damage to your home (confused.com)
- TIP GIVING TUESDAY ! Try these tips ….. (goldcoastpets.com.au)
- The “QLD itch” – SOLUTION ! | pet minding gold coast (goldcoastpets.com.au)
- FREE PET ADVICE | Pet Care Tips ( Tip Giving Tuesday ) (goldcoastpets.com.au)
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: Adoption, advice, Animal, animal health, Australia, cat minding gold coast, cat sitters gold coast, cats, Dog, dog health, dog issues, dog sitting gold coast, dogs, free, Pet, Pet adoption, Pet Care, pet care gold coast, pet care tips, pet minding gold coast, pet sitter gold coast, pet sitting, pet sitting gold coast |
2 Comments »
Pet Insurance For Your Pet Safety
Image via Wikipedia
If you have money invested in your cat or dog, you might want to consider getting pet insurance. Before we get into a comparison of pet insurance, we would like you to keep in mind that this insurance is not for just anyone. This insurance is for people who show their animals. So if your dog or cat is a pet star, it might be a good idea to find the best pet insurance comparison Australia has to offer. You should also try pet insurance if you breed your animals or have an exoticpet. There are many reasons that insurance will help regardless of if you are an owner or a trainer.
There are many plans that will help to provide for your loss of earnings if your competing animal should stubbleacross hard time and not be able to work due to an injury. We are not saying that animals who earn an income for their owners are objects. However, the fact is if something were to happen to your pet’s earnings your earnings would drop as well. We know you love your animal and that is why this type of pet insurance is great. Many plans will cover the income loss just like it would for a human who has death or injury.
Our animals are so precious to us that there is no replacement for them if something happens to their health. Once your family falls in love with a pet it becomes part of the family. However, studies show that having another animal in the home if something happens can help us to get over the grief. Regardless of if the animal was one that earned income or not, it will take some amount of money to get the new animal and train them. Providing vet care and vaccinations and other related things cost money.
When it come to pet insurance you should do a comparison of pet insurance because many policies will include a section on the loss of a pet and many will pay to get you another pet if something happens.
Think of your insurance policy as emotional compensation. The income that a policy provides is there to help you feel better in your time of loss. There is no amount of money that you can put on your pet but the money will take away some pressure so you can grieve. Having insurance will help ease your pain just a little. You owe it to yourself to check out a comparison of pet insurance and see if it right for you and your pet. You will feel better once you do. There are many reasons to check out insurance today. Your pet and family will thank you for it later.
Related articles
- Where to Insure Your Pet (therealowner.com)
- Soaring cost of vet bills may cause pet insurance premiums to rise (money.marksandspencer.com)
- Cheap pet insurance may not cover chronic pet health problems (money.marksandspencer.com)
- Pet expert advises kitten owners to tape cables to avoid pet insurance claims (money.marksandspencer.com)
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: Andrews, Animal, Ashmore, Australia, Benowa, Bilinga, Bundall, Burleigh Heads, Burleigh Waters, Business and Economy, Carrara, cat sitter, Clear Island Waters, Coolangatta, Coombabah, Coomera, Currumbin, Currumbin Waters, Dog Sitter, dog sitting, Dog Walker, dog walking, Financial Services, Gilston, gold coast, Helensvale, Highland Park, Hope Island, Insurance, Insurance policy, Kirra, Maudsland, Merrimac, Miami, Molendinar, Monterey Keys, Nobby Beach, Oxenford, Pacific Pines, Palm Beach, Pet, Pet Care, Pet insurance, pet minding, Pet Sitter, pet sitting, Pimpama, Queensland, Reedy Creek, Robina, Runaway Bay, Sorrento, Southport, Tallai, Tugan, Tugan Heights, upper coomera, varsity lakes, Willow Vale, Worongary |
2 Comments »
FREE PET ADVICE | Pet Care Tips ( Tip Giving Tuesday )
What is TIP GIVING TUESDAY ?
Over on the Gold Coast Pets community facebook page every Tuesday I encourage our community to share our combined wisdom and knowledge ! Everyone is invited to post a tip through the comments or on our wall to help other pet parents !
All tips posted are then gather-ed and published within a blog post every Wednesday !
Christy Llewellyn
Kittens and cats like to know upfront where the restroom is so, when bringing home a new kitty make sure you have the litter tray set up first. Take them straight in to where the litter tray is and let them then explore from there.This helps to make them less anxious in a new place and will avoid any little accidents 
Sugarless chewing gum and products containing xylitol can be poisonous to pets. Also, other food items that can be toxic to pets include chocolate and caffeine products (coffee, tea), onions, garlic, grapes, raisins, avocado, and macadamia nuts.
You don’t have to wait until Tuesday to share a tip !
If you have any tips or knowledge to share with other pet parents please post in our comments below !
Have you used any of our tips and what are your results ?
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: autumn pet care tips, bird care tips, cat behavior tips, cat behaviour tips, cheap dog sitters, dog care advice, dog care tips, dog health care information, facebook, find pet care, free pet advice, free pet care advice, free pet health care, free pet information, gold coast pet sitter, gold coast pets, pet bird information, Pet Care, pet care help, pet care tips, pet cat information, pet dog information, pet fish care tips, pet fish information, pet health articles, pet health dog care, pet health library, pet health tips, pet kitten information, pet parent tips, pet puppy information, pets, simple pet care, spring pet care tips, summer pet care tips, tailored pet sitting, tip giving tuesday, tip tuesday, winter pet care tips |
1 Comment »
TIP GIVING TUESDAY ! Try these tips …..
What is TIP GIVING TUESDAY ?
Over on the Gold Coast Pets community facebook page every Tuesday I encourage our community to share our combined wisdom and knowledge ! Everyone is invited to post a tip through the comments or on our wall to help other pet parents !
All tips posted are then gather-ed and published within a blog post every Wednesday !
FROM: Rachele Petsitter
Tuesday Tip: Ants in the kibble? Pour in some cinnamon and add some bay leaves, and the ants will leave, saving the food and your $$$!
FROM Danielle Marie
TIP: When giving a dog a treat, make a fist and stick the treat inside where your index finger curls in. This will avoid an excited dog taking your fingers with the treat!
FROM Helen McCallum
Bit late but my but my tip from I Can See Dog Car Seat is to put dogs up high so they can see out to help with motion sickness.
You don’t have to wait until Tuesday to share a tip !
If you have any tips or knowledge to share with other pet parents please post in our comments below !
Have you used any of our tips and what are your results ?
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: autumn pet care tips, bird care tips, cat behavior tips, cat behaviour tips, cheap dog sitters, dog care advice, dog care tips, dog health care information, find pet care, free pet health care, free pet information, pet bird information, Pet Care, pet care help, pet care tips, pet cat information, pet dog information, pet fish care tips, pet fish information, pet health articles, pet health dog care, pet health library, pet health tips, pet kitten information, pet puppy information, simple pet care, spring pet care tips, summer pet care tips, tailored pet sitting, tip giving tuesday, tip tuesday, winter pet care tips |
2 Comments »
Benefits of pure clean water for our pets
Quote from: Gold Coast Mail
Fluoridation of south-east Queensland water supplies began on Monday at a water treatment plant in Molendinar, north of the Gold Coast, …. It marks the first step of the government’s plan to provide fluoridated water to 90 per cent of the south-east and the remainder of Queensland by 2012.
Quote from: http://www.freedrinkingwater.com/water-education3/2-water-pets.htm
Animals, like humans, need water to survive. And, like humans, animals are about 80% water. So, most animal experts will agree that pets should be given the same quality water as humans: bottled and/or filtered. As stated earlier, municipal and well water can contain many harmful things, even parasites. And, they don’t discriminate between pets and people!
Our animals are drinking the fluoridated water within the Gold Coast water system !! The Government
From AustraliaMatters.com:
Fluoride’s primary ‘benefits’ are topical, not systemic. There is no need to swallow fluoride.
Nothing more needs to be said. We’re poisoning our pets by giving them Gold Coast tap water.
After some personal research, I’ve come across the ESPRING Water Purifier. There is an “above sink” option that is great for those of us that rent as well as a below sink option. Click here to learn more about the ESPRING Water Purifier. Contact me if you would like to see a demonstration of the ESPRING Water Purifier or to order your own ESPRING.
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: animal health, animal safety, cat issues, dog health, dog issues, eSpring, Fluoridation, Fluoride, for cat owners, for dog owners, important issues, Pet Care, pets, pure clean water, Water Fluoridation |
No Comments »
Why do you need a Professional Pet Sitter ?
It is wonderful to have pets in our homes; they help us relax on stressful days. For some of us, pets are our only reliable companions. Our pet dogs not only will help us relax and provide companionship that we need, they also guard our property. There are so many other benefits in owning a pet. However, there are number of complications as well in owning pets. Even though we may not be extensive travelers, there might be occasions in life that would force us to travel for a couple of days or we might like to take a vacation for a week to rejuvenate ourselves after a stressful year. In all these situations life can get bit complicated when we own a dog or other pets because travel and pets or vacation and pets are very bad combinations. Not all our friends may be that passionate about having to visit your home to help care for your pets. We cannot travel with our pets either in most situations. How do we handle such situations?
This is where the role of Professional Pet Sitters comes into play. These days we can get professional pet sitters who will be interested in taking care of our pets ( for a fee ) while we are away. This service creates a win-win situation for both parties. You, as the pet owner, can have stress free travel with the thought that your pets are being taken care of and that they are safe and at the same time the professional pet carer too continue doing what they love to do.
Professional Pet Sitting is becoming one of the most popular services these days as the number of people who own pets is also increasing day by day. Soon we will need more pet carers than baby sitters. More and more people realize the benefits of having a pet at home. Though there are some discomforts and responsibilities that come with it, families are still interested in owning pets. Services like Professional Pet Sitting come as a very timely service for pet lovers.
As founder of the Network of Professional Pet Carers, I can attest to the fact that the number of pet sitters are also increasing ! Only because there is an increasing demand for this type of service. Professional Pet Sitters will take care of all your pets needs, they will provide your pet with food and water at regular intervals and ensure that they are fed in a healthy way. They will also spend time with your pet engaging them in playful activities and give them the exercise that they need so that when you are back you will not find a depressed and hungry pet but a happy and active pet.
With Professional Pet Sitting services, you don’t have to worry about putting your dog with other animals in the kennel boarding where they can contract infections or where they can be bullied by stronger dogs. (The same can be said about catteries.) It is important that you should find a reliable and experienced Professional Pet Sitter in your locality.
If Gold Coast Pet Sitting cannot be of service, as Founder of the Network of Professional Pet Carers Gold Coast, I can have a variety of other professional service providers contact you or you can easily find a Professional Pet Sitter in your suburb by using the Network’s website, which has a comprehensive database of Professional Pet Sitters in almost all the Gold Coast. Visit www.goldcoastpets.com.au/petwise to find your Professional Pet Sitter today.
Contact Vanessa at Gold Coast Pet Sitting for your free no obligation quote !
This information has been provided to you from Vanessa, the owner of Gold Coast Pet Sitting.
For more information please go to http://www.goldcoastpets.com.au
Posted in Blog Posts |
Tags: animal safety, cat boarding, cat sitting, cats, dog minding, dog sitters, dogs, gold coast, house sitting, important issues, network of professional pet carers, Pet Care, pet sitting, vanessa |
No Comments »
