Michelle 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.
Tags: Beaverton, Cats, dog walker, Dogs, fleas and ticks, healthy pets, Hillsboro, pet owner, petsitting, rainy, washington county, weather
Michelle June 15th, 2010
Actually I don’t mind the rain, that is one of the things people must deal with, when living in Oregon or Washington. However, not so much fun when your walking dogs. Not only do I get wet, but the poor dogs get soaked. Some have coats, others don’t care, they are out just to have fun on their walk. Its after the walk that the wet starts sinking in.
It is one of the things clients should think about when out in the rain with their dogs. Purchasing a raincoat or letting them walk ala’ natural. I do both when walking my dogs. Since I have six dogs, it takes a few minutes to get all their gear on. They are so excited that its hard trying to put a rain coat on jumping, wildly happy four-legged banshee’s (that is what I refer to mine as). Usually I will wait until the rain has slacked off and there is but a slight mist or trickle.
Today looks like one of those days that I will sit in wait and just when I think its safe, I will leash them all up and off we will go.
For those that are walking their dogs in this weather..happy rainy walking! 
Tags: Beaverton, Dog Walking, Dogs, healthy pets, Hillsboro, Oregon, pet owner, Pet Sitting, pets, petsitter, Walking, weather
Michelle June 13th, 2010
I am very excited to look out the window this morning and see yet another day of sun. Feels great.
Its also great day to take your dogs out for a stroll. Just remember that even though its not in the high 80′s that dogs can still get over heated, so take plenty of water with you. If you have a white dog, like I do, remember to use dog safe sunscreen so they do burn. Yes, dogs can get sunburns just like humans.
Have a great Sunday from the House of Pawz (HoP)
Tags: animal safety, Beaverton, Cats, Dog Safety, dog walker, Dog Walking, Dogs, Oregon, Pet Sitter, Pet Sitting, pets, Portland, Services, Walking, weather
