POOCHAPALOOZA!

Poochapalooza, Sept. 19th, 2015
Mark your calendars for Poochapalooza!
Glen Ellyn Park District - Spring Avenue Dog Park

1pm to 4pm
Admission: FREE

 

Home Daycare for Dogs

Doggy daycare can be a huge help in meeting your dog’s needs for attention now that the kids are back in school.  So many of us have high energy 4-legged kids that are bored and lonely when we are away from home all day.  Since their concept of time is different it may seem like you have been gone for days instead of hours.

You have probably heard of or even passed by businesses that provide all day care for your pooches.  Not only can that be very expensive, but now you have taken them out of the environment in which they feel safe and secure.  Maybe they are receiving attention, but not the warm friendliness of a familiar face visiting their domain.

Here is the solution!  Critter Sitters serves the Fox Valley in Chicagoland.  Sandy will come to your home in THEIR comfortable environment and take care of their needs such as food, water, recreation and just plain lovin’.  They will come to eagerly anticipate her arrival each day as they do with you.  Call Sandy today at (630) 844-9554 or visit her on the web at www.alltopcrittersitters.com.

Tips for a Safer Fall Season for Your Pets.

Ah, Fall - there's nothing like crisp, cool air, the first months of school and luscious foliage to get you excited for the changing seasons. Your pet is probably welcoming the break from hot, sticky weather too!  But pet parents, beware—fall is also a time of lurking dangers for our furry friends.  Here are some tips to keep your pet safe and healthy over the coming months.

Rodent protection and removal often requires the use of pesticides that may be harmful to your pet.  If you must use these products, do so with extreme caution and put them in places inaccessible to your pets. 

Make sure that your children keep their school supplies away from curious pets.  Ingesting things like glue sticks, pens, and magic markers can be harmful to any creature’s digestive system.

Fall and spring and are mushroom seasons. While 99% of mushrooms have little or no toxicity, the 1% that are highly toxic can cause life-threatening problems in pets.

Autumn is the season when snakes who are preparing for hibernation may be particularly “grumpy,” increasing the possibility of severe bites to those unlucky pups who find themselves in the wrong place at the wrong time.

Just a few tips for a healthier, safer 4-legged companion this fall from your friends at Critter Sitters.  We serve your pet sitting needs and more throughout the Fox Valley here in Chicagoland.  Call Sandy at (630) 844-9554 or visit us on the web at www.alltopcrittersitters.com.

Pet Events: Aug. 22 - Sept. 20th

Pet events: Aug. 22-Sept. 20
Upcoming events in the pets, rescue and shelter community.

Is Pet Insurance Right for You?

With vet bills on the rise, this is a question that dog owners ask themselves at some point. Choosing whether or not to buy pet insurance can be challenging. There are many factors to consider, including which provider and plan is most appropriate for you and your pet.  Opinions on pet insurance may range from “pet insurance saved my 4-legged child’s life” to “pet insurance is just a scam”.

Pet Health Insurance Pros

• Provides your pet with affordable care should they become seriously ill.

• Depending on your plan, costly emergency procedures are usually covered.

• Once fatal pet diseases are now treatable, yet can be expensive. Pet insurance makes them

affordable.

• Provides peace of mind for dog owners that want their pet to get the best treatment.

• Most offer discounts when insuring one of more pets, or for purchasing a six month or yearly plan.

Pet Health Insurance Cons

• Most have deductibles, co-pays and caps that may limit your pay out.

• With some plans, pre-existing conditions may not covered.

• Many breed specific conditions (hip dysplasia in retrievers for example) may not be covered.

• Money spent on premium payments is gone

Whatever is best for you and your loved ones please remember this.  When you need the best pet sitting services in Western Suburban Chicago trust Critter Sitters.  They serve the Fox Valley and beyond.  Get to know Sandy by giving her a call at (630) 844-9554.

Chicago-area pet shelters participating in nationwide adoption event

Chicago-area pet shelters participating in nationwide adoption event 
Nearly 30 Chicago-area animal shelters are participating in Clear the Shelters, a nationwide push Aug. 15 to encourage a flurry of pet adoptions by cutting related costs.

The “Dog Days” of Summer.

The summer months can be uncomfortable- even dangerous- for pets and people. It's difficult enough simply to cope with rising temperatures, let alone thick humidity, but things really get tough in areas that are hit with the double blow of intense heat and storm-caused power outages, sometimes with tragic results. 

Practice summer safety with your pets.  As we mentioned last month, DO NOT leave your pets in a parked car…even for a minute.  Keep an eye on the humidity as much as the temperature.  Animals pant to evaporate moisture from their lungs, which takes heat away from their body. If the humidity is too high, they are unable to cool themselves, and their temperature will skyrocket to dangerous levels. 

Remember to limit their exercise on hot days.  This is just common sense.  Fans do not help a pet the way they do a human so don’t expect that to cool them down.  And always provide ample shade and water while watching for any signs of heatstroke - such as heavy panting, glazed eyes, or a rapid heartbeat.

Whenever you need pet care and sitting services in the Fox Valley area contact Sandy at Critter Sitters of Montgomery at (630) 844-9554 or visit them on the web at www.alltopcrittersitters.com.