Month: April 2018

Essentials To Starting A Pet Sitting Or Dog Walking Business

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Do have Pet Sitting Forms and Contracts in place, it is essential that you have the right forms and contracts in place for your customers to fill in and sign before they leave their dog with you. These will include a booking form, veterinary release form, telephone reservation sheet, customer invoice, dog or cat information sheet, dog walking report card, medication log, service agreement, pet accident & illness card.

2. Do get Pet Sitters Insurance, we are very lucky in the UK that you can get pet sitting insurance from just 6.00 per month depending on what service you offer. It is essential to have pet sitters insurance in place to cover unforeseen events.

3. Do get a Pet Sitters CRB check, if you offer a dog walking service, pet sitting in the pets home or a pop in service and you hold keys you will need to have a CRB check done to show customers that you do not have a criminal record.

4. Do have a paperwork storage system, ideally a Pet Sitters Database, storing your clients and pets information is a must as it is very likely that they will come back to you time and time again so a good filing system is essential, they should contain information like vet details, medication and notes on the pets behaviour, service required, booking dates, cost, etc . There is pet sitters software available in the NarpsUK members area that will store all of this information and all your bookings too making running your business very easy for you.

5. Do write up a Pet Sitters Business Plan, A business plan is a document that sums up your business – its aims, strategies, market and financial forecasts. It will help you gauge exactly what services you will offer pet owners. How much to charge and how well your business is doing. You should make sure its short, clear and well presented, and review it regularly as your business progresses. A great pet sitting business plan is available NarpsUK which also shows calculated financial projections and breakeven etc.

6. Do run a Marketing Campaign, having a good flyer is key to bringing in new customers, these should be distributed to local veterinarian surgeries, pet shops and grooming parlours. Having a website and google ad words campaign is a great idea and shows professionalism. Some recognised membership organisations offer pet owners a post code search facility that retrieves the member pet sitters details this will also bring you in more work.

7. Do join a pet sitting membership organisation, if you are serious about running your own pet sitting service you should join a membership organisation such as NarpsUK who will give you help and advice when you need it, but more importantly it will give your customers peace of mind as it gives your business credibility and professionalism.

Pet Strollers Allow For Comfort And Security For Your Pets!

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Walking with your pets always has mutual benefits. For one, you will have a companion to walk with and also feel more secure at the same time. Walking will rejuvenate both yours and your pets health. The only issue comes about if your dog feels tired after a few minutes of jogging or walking, such an occurrence may put a damper on the whole occasion. This may also impact your exercise regime with your pet. If you dog suffers from arthritis or any other painful joint conditions, they may also not be able to enjoy outdoor walks. For this very reason the use of pet strollers come with many benefits!

With pet strollers your dog may be tired, but you will still be able to enjoy walking with them. Just prop up the stroller, put him inside and continue on. Its that simple. These strollers are much like strollers for kids but these have zippers that zip up completely. In this way your dog or any other pet would be secured inside of the stroller. There are even those types that have tethers where you can fasten or clip your pet’s collar to keep them from jumping off and out of the stroller if you choose to leave the zipper open for fresh air.

An injured pet still needs their daily exercise, and would still benefit from walkies. A pet stroller is perfect for such animals, as they allow the injured animal to still enjoy an outdoor activity. This may calm their nerves and anxiety. Nobody wants to be cooped up all day. Strollers are very sturdy, and such have the ability to allow even a disabled owner to take their pet for strolls, as pet strollers are easy to manoeuvre and will not lose balance. Pets who have arthritis or are in their older years may also gain from the use of strollers, as there is no extra pressure put on their old and frail joints. Another use for these is for transportation. If you are planning an out of the country trip and you prefer travelling with your pets, bringing them along in a pet stroller solves the problem. The convenience of owning a pet stroller can never be overemphasized. There are many kinds of strollers specially designed for pets and they come in different colours, sizes, and functions. Always take into consider
ation the size of your pet in height, width and weight so as to make sure that he will fit and is comfortable in the stroller.

Many pet strollers can transform from being a stroller, to being an easy carrier bag which you can sling across your shoulders. If you are going abroad, these strollers can double up as cages with the added comfort of cushioned floors, mesh windows so your pets will be able to see through and seat belts to secure your pets during the trip. Some strollers could also double as grooming tables like the Kittywalk Double Decker Pet Stroller. It has two compartments in which you can keep two of your pets. The Kittywalk Double Deck pet stroller is also water resistant, and is so very easy to control and manoeuvre. It also has a solid floor between the two compartments, allowing for privacy for your pets, and also prevents them from causing noise and nipping at one another. Such a stroller is perfect if you own both a dog and a cat, as you can travel with them both at the same time.

There are also pet strollers that could be a stroller, carrying bag, and cage like the Four Paws Pet Stroller. It even has a moon roof where your pet can peek through while they are inside the cage, safety loops to attach to a car’s seat belt, flashing lights, cup holders and storage pockets allowing you to bring everything your pet might need while on the trip. Just place a familiar toy for them to enjoy, and you pet will feel like it hasnt even left home. This stroller is perfect for those who travel often and enjoy taking their pets with them.

Whether you use your pet stroller for exercise or travelling, whether you use it daily or not very often, a pet stroller is un-doubtly a very beneficial pet aid to own.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge

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Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is a resort in Walt Disney World Resort Florida, which opened on April 16, 2001. It is what Disney refers to as a “deluxe” resort, meaning the highest level. It is African themed and intended to pair with the Animal Kingdom theme park which is located nearby. >

One of the most unique aspects of this resort is the capacity for visitors and guests to watch African wildlife graze in the various savannas of the resort. In fact guest with a “savanna view” room can watch the animals from their room. Meanwhile guests can watch them from observation areas in and near the lobby.

Peter Dominick was the architect for the hotel. He also designed the Wilderness Lodge, which guests will note bears a striking resemblance to the Animal Kingdom Lodge. Additionally he designed the Grand California Hotel and Spa in Disneyland in California.

The Animal Kingdom Lodge is also home to Disney Vacation Club properties. Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, is Disney’s timeshare program. Initially this program was limited to what is called “Jambo House,” the rooms of which are all in the original building. However guests can now stay in a separate building called Kidani Village which is a DVC only property. This new building has its own savannas with unique wildlife.

The Animal Kingdom Lodge offers an experience very unique from most of the other resorts in Walt Disney World. The resort is an attraction in and of itself, with all the wildlife and activities. The resort itself boasts amazing detail as well as historical artifacts from Africa.

If you are considering a Walt Disney World vacation, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge may be right for you. It is usually competitively priced for a deluxe resort. The only real downside to the resort is that it is located relatively distantly from the rest of the properties. Otherwise this can be a great vacation for any family.

To learn more about this resort, visit AKLResort.com, where you can learn about the excellent Animal Kingdom Lodge restaurants, including the Boma: Flavors of Africa buffet.

Looking At Spiders As Viable Pet Options

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Insects can also be kept as pets. There is this notion that only certain animals can make good pets. There are also some insects that do well domestically. Spiders are some of the insects that people keep as pets. When one decides on keeping a spider as a pet, there are a few things that should be made clear. One cannot just up and go and get the first spider they come across. First and foremost one must decide what kind of spider they want to keep. There are very many options when it comes to spiders. There is a long list of choices that one has for which one to keep as a pet.

The right choice

The choice of spider should be made carefully. This is why it helps to study the characteristics of different kinds of spiders. This would make the decision easier. Sometimes this choice may be limited due to a lot of things. For instance one may want a spider that is not from the region. There are a lot of things to consider. When this choice has been made, then the rest comes easily. Maintenance is always the hard part when dealing with any kind of pet. The best thing about spiders is that they dont require that much attention.

Providing care

When it comes to food, spiders can be fed twice every week. This is one of the biggest advantages of keeping a spider as a pet. One does not have to constantly worry about their pet spider starving when they are not around. The housing is also something else. This has to be made carefully. Seeing as a spider is small, the housing does not require much work. Even a glass jar would do just fine. What is required though is to provide an environment that the spider is used to. This can be done by putting a small plant and a stone in the jar. This way the spider will have a place to crawl under.

It is important to clean the housing for the pet spider. This will allow for a better habitat. One thing to watch always when dealing with a pet spider is the humidity in the area. Spiders require a certain level of humidity to keep them going.

The Chinese mantis

Another insect that would make for a good pet is the Chinese mantis. This is not common choice for a pet. One can use the Chinese mantis care sheet to find out more about the kind care for this particular insect. Not a lot is involved in this really. A mantis is generally docile and therefore does not pose any threats to the pet owner. All one has to do is make sure that it has a good supply of food. This means providing insects that the mantis can feed on.

The advantage of keeping a Chinese mantis is that it does not require any adjustments in the environment. This means that one can provide for the housing wherever they are. Knowing the dos and donts will help a pet owner take care of their Chinese mantis.

Healing Glass Fibers Now Available For Pet And Animal Treatments

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Edited By Peter Wray ” January 23, 2012
One topic I and other ACerS staff frequently get asked about relates to a story from last April about the special healing borate-based glass fiber pads developed by glass scientists Delbert Day and Steve Jung in conjunction with MoSci Corp., a Rolla, Mo.-based glass products company. The news last year was that the glass fiber product, dubbed DermaFuse by MoSci, helped speed the healing of venous stasis ulcers in a majority of patients enrolled in a small human clinical test group of adult diabetics supervised by the internal review board of the Phelps County Regional Medical Center.

Most of the inquiries that come to me are from people who either are suffering with hard-to-heal skin ulcers or sores themselves or are reaching out to me on behalf of friends or family members who have the condition. Their questions are all pretty much along the lines of, “How can I or my doctors get my/their hands on DermaFuse?”

Up until just recently, I had to disappoint a lot of people because MoSci mainly does the R&D for glass products, and then licenses or reaches a supply agreement with third-party commercial companies and institutions, which then shepherd the products through regulatory processes and handle marketing and distribution. And, from what I understand, there are still testing, certification and agreements with distributors that need to be completed before it is authorized for human use.

However, the significant news is that Avalon Medical Ltd. has arranged for the DermaFuse material to be classified as “veterinary medical device” and is now marketing the product under the Rediheal brand to the veterinary and animal care marketplace.

Rediheal borate glass fibers are successfully being used to treat injured green sea turtles and other animals. Credit: Avalon Medical Ltd.
According to the Rediheal website, the company is making the product for various size animals (“Equine version now available”) and is also offering a putty-like version of the product that can be shaped for bone healing.

While the story I originally wrote focused on a case study of human patients with venous stasis ulcers, it appears that Dermifuse/Rediheal material works shockingly well on many types of wounds. For example, the Rediheal website has several amazing animal case studies including large and small lacerations, dental void packing and gunshot wounds. (Warning – photos are not for the squeamish!)

In regard the gunshot wound case, a dog sustained at 42-square-inch wound in its back that was treated with Rediheal. According the company, the wound shrunk rapidly, and 40 days later it was nearly healed.

For me, one of the most jarring things about the gunshot wound is that there appears to be almost no scarring (see for yourself), and the dog”s fur seems to have completely regrown

More information and case studies are on a special Rediheal/Avalon Facebook page, including successful efforts to heal injured green sea turtles at Jekyll Island, Ga.