Archive for the tag 'rainy'

Record Temps today?

June 16th, 2010

Yep, it hasn’t been this cool since 1984. It is starting to look more like the start of Spring than the start of Summer.

It is also a bad season for fleas as I unfortunately found out. I have four dogs of my own and two of a family members that stay with a lot these days. They did not have nary a flea, but then about two weeks ago, the itching started. I wonder now if I inadvertently  brought in fleas from my daily pet sits or walks. However these nasty bugs came into being here in my home. Home they are, right in my dogs fur. Now it is not a cheap expense to get rid of fleas, believe me, especially with the number of dogs I have. I went to Petco today and not only purchased Frontline, but flea shampoo and powder, just to be safe. My pocket book  was a bit more empty. Its bath and flea control time tomorrow, even if the temps are not all the warm.

I encourage pet owners to take the steps to prevent fleas from taking over their furry four-legged companions. Just a quick trip to the pet store or your vet can save you the time and trouble of getting an infestation.

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Rainy Season and Walking Your Dog

January 15th, 2008

Even though it is the rainy season, your dog or should I say furchild, still needs exercise.This occurred to me as I looked at my four dogs laying around the house in various lazy poses.

I did make a resolution to exercise more, didn’t I? Yes, of course and here were my inspirations to do just that. If I were to pose the question to these four furchildren of mine, they would grab the leashes, then sit in front of the door waiting expectantly. No questions asked.

But really, who wants to pull on all the rain gear, gather the leashes, poop bags and if you have it, dog rain gear?I must admit it is a daunting procedure for me, especially with four dogs. However, I know it is important for dogs to get the proper amount of exercise, rain or shine.

If you find yourself making excuses, fear not, there are always other solutions to the dilemma of getting soaked in the rain. One solution is find a new, innovative and fun exercise to do in the house, such as the laser pointers. Dogs and cats love chasing those things. Still another solution is to find a dog walker. Just like the postman, they are always out there, rain, shine, hot or cold. Never failing in their promise to the four-legged world that they will be there for them no matter what.

Back to the present, what to do with this pile of furry bodies staring at me, reminding me that, “Oh yes, thats right”, I am a dog walker and they need to be walked..now.

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