I Just Can’t Give my Four-Legged Friend a Shot.

For some of us in the Fox Valley this is just too much to ask.  The good news is our pets are living longer.  The bad news (as with humans) they are subject to more of the illnesses associated with old age.  The best news is that there is a team of caring, loving pet sitters that know how to administer shots to your best friends.

Have you ever Googled “how to give your dog a shot”?  It is a bit of an eye-opener.  It tells you to lift the skin above the shoulder.  It then says to insert the needle beneath the skin and pull back slightly on the plunger.  If you see blood returning through the plunger then pull the needle out immediately.  All of this assumes that you have a willing patient!

One of the alternatives is to bring on Critter Sitters serving Aurora, Sugar Grove, Elburn and the surrounding area of Chicagoland’s Fox Valley.  You not only get the best pet sitters in the area, but you also are hiring some of the best pet care experts anywhere in Chicago.  Give Sandy a call at Critter Sitters.  That phone number is (630) 844-9554.

2019 Holiday Haunted Houses in Illinois - St Patrick's Day and Easter

2019 Holiday Haunted Houses in Illinois - St Patrick's Day and Easter

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"Multiple Illinois haunted houses have announced that they will be open for St. Patrick's Day and Easter in 2019."

 

Spring Has Almost Sprung!

I know that we have a ways to go, and memories of this harsh bitter-cold winter will linger for a while.  When March begins, we have the right and privilege to look forward to a break from cabin fever.  When is spring break at your kid’s school?  Also, if you did not know, Easter is April 21st this year, so you have some time left to plan a getaway.

Wait a minute.  Are you planning on staying home this spring because of your pets?  We understand, except that we also understand that it is a long run between January 1st and summer.  Why not plan that perfect spring vacation and leave your four-legged children to us?  We want to get to know them and give you the freedom to leave home on YOUR schedule. 

Ah, there is the rub.  YOUR schedule.  If you are a busy, working professional who leaves behind an empty house for a week or more then you want to be fair to your dog.  How about trusting us to care for your pets while you’re gone?  We are Critter Sitters serving the Fox Valley Area in Western Suburban Chicagoland with pet sitting services.  Call us at (630) 844-9554.

Most Pet Owners Agree on This.

Pet lovers and pets themselves come in all shapes and sizes.  There are dog lovers and cat lovers, or people that embrace exotic animals.  There is one thing that most all of them would agree on (especially the dog and cat ones).  That is, adoption from a shelter is better than a pet from a puppy or kitty mill.

Purebred puppies, for example were not the product of evolution.  I mean, you did not think that cavemen homogenized their best friends to produce a bulldog, a corgi, or a golden retriever…did you?  It was just a couple of centuries ago that purebreds became all the rage and now, some of them suffer from a myriad of genetic diseases shortening their lives!

We would like you to visit our website at alltopcrittersitters.com.  Please click on the resources tab and visit petfinder.com.  You will see an array of future “best friends” that are looking for a forever home.  There are thousands of others in The Fox Valley.  When pet sitting becomes an important need in your life, please contact me…Sandy Hafenbrack at (630) 844-9554.

It’s Okay…I Have a Cat.

Do you think that because you are one of our area’s cat lovers you can leave your feline(s) alone for extended periods while you take a winter vacation?  How long should you leave your cat alone in your Far West Suburban Chicago apartment?  There are horror stories about leaving cats alone for too long of a period.

How do you ensure that they get the exact amount of nutrition each day while you are away?  Plus, what about boredom?  Not every kitty wants to just be left alone!  Cleaning a litter box, giving the proper food and water, and just “human time” are all missing while you are enjoying the sunshine on that cruise ship.

Why not choose the pet sitting professionals at Critter Sitters?  One of their caring, loving staff will come to your Southern Fox Valley home as often as you wish to care for your kitties.  If you live in the Elburn, Aurora, Sugar Grove area of Far West Suburban Chicagoland call Sandy at Critter Sitters (630) 844-9554.

February is National Pet Dental Health Month!

February is National Pet Dental Health Month! 

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Get those teeth cleaned! 

Could your Dog get Sicker in the Winter?

But the reality is, just like us humans, your canine buddy is susceptible to a range of illnesses brought on by exposure to Chicagoland’s Winter weather. Among these are hypothermia, frostbite, a cold, and kennel cough.  The obvious answer is to make your sure that your four-legged kid is not exposed to the harsh elements any more than they need to be.

What are the symptoms of a canine cold?

1.  Coughing, but know the difference between a cold and kennel cough.

2.  A runny nose…not just a normal wet nose.

3.  Sneezing.

4.  Watery eyes.

At Critter Sitters we understand that the health of your dog is nearly the same as to the health of your two-legged children.  We take extra care when we walk your canine in winter.  Far western suburban Chicagoland can get bitter cold this time of year and we are always aware of that.  Please call me, Sandy Hafenbrack at Critter Sitters serving Aurora, Sugar Grove, Elburn and the surrounding area at (630) 844-9554.