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Pet Care for Your Animal’s Emotional Well-Being

July 11, 2018 //  by Heather Gaida

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Pet Care for Your Animal’s Emotional Well-BeingPlenty of pet-care books and magazines exist in the world, but there is no manual on how to care for your pet exactly the right way. We all make mistakes, but the best part is that we learn and grow with our pet. Efficient pet care is important because it ensures that your pet is getting everything they need for a healthy and happy life.

One of the bigger issues pet parents have is guilt over leaving their pet for long periods, either due to work or travel. While you can’t always wiggle out of commitments to be there for your pet, you can hire a pet-care professional who will step in and make sure all of your pet’s needs are being met when you have to be away.

Keep your dog stress-free and forget the kennel
If you’re a busy pet parent, then you know how difficult it can be to juggle plans and pet care. One tip, however, is to avoid kennels for your pet when you travel. Instead, opt for in-home pet care with either a dog sitter or a pet professional who will care for your animal while you’re gone. Kennels can be very unnerving for pets due to the noise and presence of other unknown animals, and can even have lasting effects long after you return home. Kennels also house dozens of animals at a time, meaning your pet isn’t getting one-on-one attention like they would at home..

At the kennel, animals are kept in cages most of the time with limited space to relax, and it can be quite noisy, both day and night, with so many other animals barking. This environment often causes animals to become frightened and anxious, which isn’t good for their health if they will be there for an extended period. In-home pet-care services allow your pet to remain in their home while you’re gone, surrounded by a familiar environment and their daily comforts. Additionally, your scent is left behind at home even when you’re not, which can help with separation anxiety.

Exercise is key
When you’re away at work or on a trip for a couple of days, your pet still requires attention and care. One of the more important aspects of their care is getting them exercise and fresh air outside a number of times a day. In-home pet-care services will provide your pet with this exercise, whether it be outdoors or playtime in your home. Most dogs will require outdoor time, running around a park and sniffing everything they can get their nose on. Having a pet sitter that can provide the kind of care your pet needs while you’re away is crucial to their well-being and health.

And here is a little pet advice: Exercise isn’t just for dogs. Cat owners also benefit from a sitter coming in to their home and checking up on their cat to make sure everything is okay. If you have a particularly active breed of cat, a sitter can spend time expending some of that energy, so they aren’t completely wound up when you return.

Love and attention
One of the best parts of being a pet parent is the unconditional love that comes from a furry friend. Daily cuddles and kisses can never express just how much love a pet parent has for their fur baby—and being away from them is never easy. However, you can rest assured that a pet sitter will provide all the love and attention your pet needs while you’re out. Whether you’re on a business trip or a personal vacation, your pet deserves the consistent love and attention you’d otherwise provide for them. Your pet wants to feel loved and they miss you while you’re gone, so an in-home pet sitter will interact with them, lift their spirits, and give them something to focus on while you’re gone.

Animals are the best. They give us insurmountable love and ask for nothing in return. You want the best for your fur baby, and that means ensuring that their well-being is a priority even when you’re not there. In-home pet-care services offer everything you need to ensure that your pet is happy and healthy when it comes to their emotional well-being.

If you have any questions about professional pet care or would like to learn more, contact us today.

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About Heather Gaida

Heather GaidaHeather is the Owner & Founder of Trusty Tails Pet Care. She started walking dogs in 2006 and since then, her business has flourished into an incredibly successful dog walking & pet sitting business servicing the New York Metro Area. She's incredibly passionate about animals and even more so about providing professional pet care and helping people make educated decisions about the right pet care for their pets.
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