How to tell if your cat has skin issues

Masses/Swelling Just looking at a mass on your cat’s skin can be difficult to diagnose with out the assistance of a vet running a biopsies test. Most pet parents have a fear that a lump means cancer but usually its just a bump holding debris and pus under the skin which is painful for kitty. If you’re cat has a lump, doesn’t … Read moreHow to tell if your cat has skin issues

Keeping your pets hydrated this summer

New Orleans summers can be hotter than a steamy pot of gumbo so it’s very important to keep your fur babies hydrated. As always NOLAs Finest Pet Care have you covered with the best tips to keep your pet hydrated.

Hydration Tips

  • Always make sure your pet’s water dish is clean. bowls should be washed daily to kill any bacteria that your fur baby leaves from their salvia, This is especially the case with dogs.
  • Purchase a dish that isn’t easy for your pet to knock over.
  • The bowl should be large enough to where your pet has enough water till you get home from work but not too large, Don’t want your pet to drown
  • The toilet bowl isn’t a water dish, I repeat the toilet bowl isn’t a water dish. Allowing your pet to do so is very unsanitary and can cause health problems.
  • After walks make sure your dog have cool water. If playing at the park make sure to bring a travel dish. On really hot days cut walks and outdoor play short to prevent overheating.
  • If you work long hours consider a professional pet sitter like us, NOLAs Finest Pet Care. to make sure your pet has cool water & plenty of cuddles while you’re working.

 

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Awesome things your pet knows before it happens

Dogs and cats are very intuitive about their surroundings, they can sense your mood, when you’re sick, and when someone is about to pass away. But their intuition surpasses that, some pets are even one with nature. Earthquakes If you live in an active earthquake area, pay attention to your pets. In ancient Greece, records showed dogs fleeing … Read moreAwesome things your pet knows before it happens