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Nationally the average time to notify family or friends of an emergency is six (6) hours….

if that was your pet

How long would you want to wait before someone was made aware that your pet needs attention?

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Remember its location, location, location? All cats have their favorite spots. Cats scratch to mark territory.  Cats scratch to give themselves a manicure, and sometimes just to exercise, but mostly it’s about marking territory.  You will want to find their location of choice, then give the cat something to scratch on.

Then you find out their scratching preferences.  Cats have horizontal or vertical scratching preferences.  Their preferences could be wood, cardboard, fabric, sisal or carpet.  My cats love vinyl, because they have scratched the workout benches and the office chair.  They also love cardboard and sisal.  Once you discover their preference choose a sturdy base, remember they don’t partially care for the back and forth rocking motion. So make sure it is sturdy.  The base will need to be as tall as the cat’s favorite place, and then placed nearby their favorite place.  Don’t forget it needs to be made of their favorite material.

There are several websites that have some great cat scratching products on them, including http://www.catsplay.com and http://www.cozycatfurniture.com/ If you know of a great website let us know. We would love to hear from you.

3 Things to do to improve your courage:

Sail the Intracoastal Waterway, or sail around the world. Skydive.  Speak in front of an audience.  Go white-water rafting.  Rock climb, climb that mountain you always wanted to climb.  You get it.  It doesn’t matter what you do as long as it causes you to face a genuine fear.    Just go out and do something today to grow courage. Face your courage.

Most of us hate and avoid confrontation.  If this week you have been avoiding talking to someone in your life, just go and talk to them.  Don’t dump or get mad.  Speak to them in a loving tone.  You won’t be so afraid if you have already faced your courage. Talk.

Have you thought about changing your career, starting a new business? Talk to your spouse, your friend, or your business coach.  You have faced your fears, and you have the courage, now go out and do it. Take a step, a big step.

John C Maxwell

The dwarf swine was officially developed in the 1960’s.  In 1985 Keith Connell was the person who originally imported potbellied pigs to Canada.  It was in 1986 that the potbellied pigs become very popular.  If the pigs’ weight is watched they can weigh as little as 100 to 200 pounds.  If their weight gets out of control your pig can tip the scales around 300 pounds.  Pigs can be easily housebroken and this was one of the reasons they became so popular as well as the fact they are smart.  Some ranking systems place them fourth on the list, behind humans, apes and dolphins. The potbellied pig can openly express their fondness for certain humans.

The potbellied pigs care is more similar to canine care than livestock care.  They should spend at least part of their day outside. It has been reported that serious aggression problems have been observed in pigs that are full-time indoor pets. This is due to their territorial and herd instincts.

Potbellied pig’s indoor accommodations range from a separate room with bedding, litter box and toys to large animal crates in a room.  Some owners pet proof their homes with non-skid mats and runners, to ramps that allow the adult pigs to avoid climbing stairs. The litter box needs to be big enough for the pig to turn around in and sides low enough to get easily in and out of.  Pigs love toys.  They play with a variety of balls; fetch toys or any toy with food.  Some people harness up their potbellied pig and take them for a walk.

Most pigs are fed twice a day.  Their diet consists of commercial, pelleted feed made especially for potbellied pigs, supplemented with fruits and vegetables.   Some owners even give their pigs a children’s chewable multi-vitamin daily.  They also like plain air-popped popcorn, and carrot slices.

In nature pigs are prey, not predators.  Even though pigs weigh 100 to 200 pounds they can still fall prey from predators, especially dogs. They must have a safe and secure place to stay during the time they spend outdoors.  In the summer they need plenty of fresh water, shade and sunscreen. They also need clean water to splash around in due to the fact they do not sweat.  Many owners provide a child’s plastic wading pool.  Even a spray mist from the hose in the summer works too.  Even though the pigs are given plenty of toys to play with, they even need the time outdoors to do “pig behavior” such as grazing, rooting and rolling on the ground.

You can find a more complete source of information on potbellied pigs on the following website: http://www.petpigs.com

Let me know how much you enjoyed this article.  I would welcome comments on how your care for your potbellied pig.  I also welcome photos of your family potbellied pig to showcase on my website.

For the pet sitter it just makes good business to offer dog walking services.  Why? You provide a valuable service to the both the four-legged client and their owners.  Dogs don’t like to be cooped up all day.  The owners have to rush home to let the dogs out.  Midday dog walking is the perfect service that benefits the dog and their owner.

Owners, have you ever wondered why your dogs get so excited when they see other dogs and their owners walking by your home?

1.    They too want to go for a walk.

2.   I would venture to say your dogs are probably thinking this is better or as good as their favorite treat.  So why not go for a walk.

So, when your dogs are barking for treats, and you are thinking perhaps I should limit their treat intake because the dogs are getting fat.  Try these ideas:

1.    Go for a walk!

2.   Better yet, hire a pet sitter to walk your dog.  By the time you arrive home it’s getting dark or already dark outside.  Your thinking it might be too dangerous to walk in the dark by yourself even if you have your four-legged companion with you.  Again think about hiring a pet sitter to walk your dog during the day.

3.   You can go to the gym.

4.   You can go shopping,

5.   You can have dinner with friends.

6.   You can take a class, and learn something fun or learn something to further your career.

7.   You can attend your kids’ afterschool functions.

The bottom line…You won’t have to say…I am sorry but I have to go home and let the dogs out.