We Are A 2021 CoVa Award Winner! Your Critter Care Specialists are pleased to announce that the public has voted them won the Peninsula Silver award for Best Pet Daycare/Kennel/Professional Pet Sitter! Coastal Virginia Magazine’s annual “Best of” contest took place over the course of 3 months, during which time nominations and votes were tallied to find the best of all businesses in the peninsula. Community members voted for their favorites, and at the end of the voting period, the … [Read more...]
Memorial Day Safety Tips
Memorial Day Safety Tips By Meagan Brown, Critter Care Specialist As the unofficial start to summer, Memorial Day is a great excuse to get outdoors and celebrate with your family and friends - including your four-legged ones. Whether you're attending a party, barbequing or just soaking up some rays, it's important to keep your pet's safety in mind. Here are some tips to help protect pets during the "Dog Days" of the season. Party Smart Barbeques are probably one of the most popular … [Read more...]
Getting Pet Allergies Under Control
With springtime finally upon us, it seemed like the perfect time to talk about ALLERGIES! By Dr. Shaila Crumpton, Animal Medical Care Center, Yorktown VA DID YOU KNOW? 1. There are 3 types of allergies in our furry friends – flea bite, food, and environmental 2. Allergies are really common, especially in the state of Virginia 3. Our dogs show signs of allergies through many ways – itching, scratching, licking paws, biting rumps and other parts of the body, … [Read more...]
Incorporating Your Pets into Your Selfcare Practices.
Incorporating Your Pets into Your Selfcare Practices. Selfcare is better with your pet. ZOOEYIA: (ZOO-ey-ah) A single word to sum up an extraordinary bond extending through the centuries connecting humankind and the animals we have learned to revere, domesticate, and protect. Zooeyia itself describes the profound physical and psychological benefits made possible from animal connections. This word was coined from the Greek root words for animal (zoion) and health (from the Greek goddess of … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Not To Use a Retractable Leash
5 Reasons Not To Use a Retractable Leash A retractable leash is not so much a leash as long, thin cord wound around a spring-loaded device housed inside a plastic handle. The handles of most retractable leashes are designed to fit comfortably in a human hand. A button on the handle allows the human to control how much of the cord is extended. Retractable leashes are popular with pet owners because they aren't as confining as regular leashes, allowing dogs more freedom to sniff and … [Read more...]
PRESS RELEASE: The Peninsula Pups Dog Walking Club Launches, Raises Funds for Peninsula SPCA
Enriching the lives of dogs and their humans one walk at a time. Peninsula Pups Dog Walking Club Launches, Raises Funds for Charity Social group for dogs and their people focuses on bringing dog lovers together in a community atmosphere for exercise, fresh air and to meet new friends. This club is all about dogs and owners having a relaxed and enjoyable walk. The Peninsula Pups Dog Walking Club is a community outreach effort of Critter Sitters and More, LLC located in Newport News, … [Read more...]
2021 E- Newsletters
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Did Fido Eat Chocolate Today?
Did Fido Eat Chocolate Today? Chocolate Poisoning in Dogs and What To Do There are increased cases of chocolate toxicity (poisonings) over the Christmas Holidays! A study found hundreds of cases of dogs needing veterinary treatment after stealing chocolate Santa's, selection boxes, chocolate oranges and even a mug of hot chocolate. While rarely fatal, chocolate ingestion can result in significant illness. Theobromine is the predominant toxin in chocolate and is very similar to caffeine. … [Read more...]
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