Comfort at Home Pet Services LLC Blog

Socialization

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:02:00 -0400

Few things are more exciting than adding a new furry family member to your household! You read the blogs about Preparing Your Home for a New Pet and allowing them to decompress and you're ready to go! Now ...

Anxiety in Pets

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:01:00 -0400

When we think of our pets, we picture lazy days napping on the furniture, lying in the sun and frolicking carefree. We hardly ever associate our pets with anxiety but many pets indeed face challenges with ...

The Dangers of Unattended Pets

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:01:00 -0400

Every year, thousands of pets are stolen to either be sold to laboratories, for fighting rings as fighters or bait dogs, for ransom to get drugs or for resale. That's a frightening statistic for pet ...

Pets and Water Safety

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 12:00:00 -0400

Many dogs enjoy the playing in the water and summertime is the perfect time for swimming and enjoying the water. Not only is swimming a fun time and a great way to cool off, but ...

Mental Stimulation for Pets

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 24 Jun 2024 06:45:00 -0400

Mental stimulation, or mental exercise, is getting pets to think and solve problems, and is just as important to our pets as physical exercise in keeping them happy and healthy. Our pets are very intelligent ...

Lost Pet

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:01:00 -0400

As a pet parent, it's your worst fear – your precious fur baby is lost! The moment you realize your beloved pet is lost, your heart starts to race and your mind is a blur ...

Found Pet

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 08:00:00 -0400

As a pet parent, you know too well the fear of a pet getting away from you, so when you see a pet out running, your instinct kicks in and you want to help them. While this ...

How to Help Protect a Pet From Getting Lost

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Sun, 23 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0400

It's a pet parent's worst nightmare - one minute your pet is there, the next, they're gone. Just imagining the scenario is enough to strike fear into our hearts but it's an unfortunate reality of ...

Introducing a New Baby to Pets

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:45:00 -0400

Your new family member is here and it's time for mom and baby to come home! This will be the first time your pet gets to meet their new family member. Excitement will be high but it's ...

Preparing Your Home for a New Pet

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Tue, 28 May 2024 14:37:00 -0400

Nothing beats the excitement of bringing home a new family member! Adding a new pet to your family is truly one of life's joys. However, taking the needed time and preparation before your new arrival can help ensure ...

How to Choose the Right Pet for You

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Tue, 28 May 2024 13:50:00 -0400

You've decided you want furry companionship and a new best friend. That's great! Finding the right pet for you is the best possible start to this lifelong friendship. When choosing a pet, there are several factors to ...

Hot Spots

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:22:00 -0400

Hot spots are the most common dermatological condition in pets and most pet parents have faced them in varying degrees. Hot spots, also called acute moist dermatitis, are warm, red, sometimes oozing, areas of skin inflammation and hair loss. ...

Homeopathic Remedies for Fleas and Ticks

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:19:00 -0400

Spring and Summer bring out the bugs and there is nothing worse than noticing creepy crawlies on our pets! However, harsh chemicals can be hard on a pet's skin and coat! Thankfully, there are many homeopathic ways to ...

Health Benefits of Exercise for You and Your Pet

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComforAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 22 Apr 2024 21:17:00 -0400

One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to get healthy or lose weight. However, studies have shown that less than 25% of people actually stay committed to their resolutions after just 30 days. ...

The Danger of Fake Reviews

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:35:00 -0400

The digital age has changed our daily lives in varied and positive ways – computers, cell phones that double as tiny computers, instant communication and a way to bridge the physical distances between us. It has also ...

How to Safely Approach a Dog

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Fri, 29 Mar 2024 13:30:00 -0400

Who doesn't love cute dogs? Those puppy eyes and soft fur and unconditional love are only a few ways dogs have made it to man's best friend status. People see a cuddly dog and their ...

Dangers of Online Pet Sitting Apps

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 25 Mar 2024 19:30:00 -0400

In today's society, technology is everywhere we look - from Fitbits to smart phones to Facebook and Instagram to virtual reality and e-commerce, technology as taken hold of many areas of our daily lives. It's ...

10 Springtime Safety Tips for Pets

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:14:00 -0400

March is not only Poison Prevention Month, it is also the month that brings us Spring! The season is upon us, which means it's time to review some important pet safety tips – beyond the things that ...

Poisonous Items To Pets

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Tue, 19 Mar 2024 16:35:00 -0400

As much as we try to protect our pets, many pet parents don't realize the dangers hidden in plain sight all around them. Those dangers can come in the form of plants, food, and household ...

Benefits of Having a Professional Pet Care Specialist

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Tue, 5 Mar 2024 20:00:00 -0500

As much as we would like our pets to be with us everywhere we go, it's usually not that simple or possible and it's not always good for our animals. Humans can enjoy travel and ...

The Full Story - Being a Professional Pet Care Specialist

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Mon, 4 Mar 2024 21:30:00 -0500

Being a Professional Pet Care Specialist often feels like less of a job and more of a lifestyle - a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week lifestyle. Those of us that do this ...

Pet First Aid and Emergency Techniques

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:08:00 -0500

As pet parents, we always want to keep our furbabies in the best health possible. There are many ways we can do this – regular wellness checks with a veterinarian, proper nutrition, positive modern scientific ...

Who to Call for Animal Related Emergencies

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Sat, 24 Feb 2024 00:05:00 -0500

Animal lovers are always the first to want to help and are more than willing to jump into action when seeing an animal in need. However, knowing who to call is just as important as making the ...

Poisonous Yard Items

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 00:00:00 -0500

Spring is almost here! That means our pets will be spending much more time outside running, playing, burning off energy and laying in the sun. While that means more fun, it also means more precautions ...

Caring for a Senior Cat

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Thu, 22 Feb 2024 09:05:00 -0500

Most indoor cats are considered seniors between 11- and 14-years old age. Indoor only cats tend to live longer than their indoor/outdoor or outdoor only counterparts. As a senior, your cat will have different needs than ...

Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (ComfortAtHomePetServices) — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 20:50:00 -0500

Feeling under the weather lately? Our pets can get sick during cold and flu season as well. Cats are particularly susceptible to respiratory infections. These are very common in cats and kittens and can vary in ...

Cat Mental Stimulation

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (Tracey Aston ) — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:40:00 -0500

Mental stimulation and exercise are just as important for our cats as physical exercise and the benefits are twofold! One, a bored kitty can quickly become destructive and release their pent-up frustrations on furniture, curtains, ...

Caring for Feral Cats

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (Tracey Aston ) — Mon, 18 Oct 2021 12:00:00 -0400

October 16th was National Feral Cat Day. A day to work together to acknowledge the issues feral cats face and work together for the betterment of these cats. A feral cat is an undomesticated cat who lives outdoors, ...

Bite Prevention

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (Tracey Aston) — Thu, 22 Apr 2021 17:11:00 -0400

The biggest mistake people make is thinking a pet won't bite. It's said over and over again at parks and family gatherings – ‘he won't bite', ‘I know my pet' or my parent's pet, or my neighbor's ...

Heartworm Disease

Jen@comforthomepetservices.com (Tracey Aston) — Wed, 14 Apr 2021 12:00:00 -0400

April showers bring May flowers. They also bring mud puddles and standing water – the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. When temperatures consistently stay around 50 degrees, mosquitos will begin to come out of hibernation and breed. Itchy mosquito ...