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FEBRUARY 2010 PET TIP:
CELEBRATE LOVE YOUR PET DAY ON FEBRUARY 20, 2010
If you make only one New Year’s resolution, please make your resolution to show us your love whenever you can. You already know that we have unconditional love for you. Thanks for listening. November Pet Tip: Keep Your Pet Safe during the Holidays If you use candles, such as in jack-o-lanterns, or dining table displays, be sure that your pets can't get near them. It is amazing how quickly a cat tail can knock over a candle. Your pet could end up with a burning tail, or could start a fire. Does your baby wake you up at 3:00 am because they want to play, or eat, or just to get attention? Many times, this is due to the nocturnal nature of your pet, especially cats, that were hunters at night before domestication, and still have some of that hard-wired into their personalities. You must learn to either ignore their efforts completely, as any interaction with them will reinforce the behavior, or try to delay their waking time to closer to your own time. Free bonus gift with first order. Shop our Pet Products Store now! Any questions, please call 1-877-5Topcat (877-586-7228) toll-free, or e-mail us now @ info@topcatpetproducts.com.
February 20 is "Love Your Pet Day", just like a Valentine's Day for pets, this is the d
ay to go that extra mile to share more love, affection, and caring with your pet. Whether you have a dog, a cat, or any other animal, this is the day to be even more attentive. For most pet parents, everyday is "Love Your Pet Day", but this Saturday - February 20 - is the "official" holiday as sponsered by Purina. Give your pet that extra treat, give them an extra long walk, an extra few minutes of play at home or at the dog park, a few extra kisses, a nice meal, a massage, a new catnip toy, an extra long cuddling session, an extra grooming session, etc. Whatever your pet enjoys is the best way to show your love. We hope you and your pet have a wonderful "LOVE YOUR PET DAY". We are definitely looking forward to it.
January 2010 Pet Tip: Pay Attention to Your Pet
Our January Pet Tip is simple. Pay attention to your pet. Spend some quality “one-on-one” time with each of them. Play catch, fetch, chase the toy, chase the ball, or whatever your pet enjoys. Spend an extra 15 minutes each day showing your pet just how much they mean to you. We know that most of your pets probably received gifts for the holida
ys, all of which we loved by the way, but the very best present in this whole world is to have you pay “special” attention to us. Whether it’s playing together, being brushed or groomed, reading a book together, or just “chilling out” on the sofa, we love together time. So many pet parents have to work outside the home, we don’t get to spend as much time with you as we would like. We probably sleep or nap most of the time that you are away, but when you get home we are so excited to see you, that we just want to be included in whatever you are doing.
This is the time of year to start thinking about the holidays. First, we have Halloween, then Thanksgiving, and then Christmas. During the next two months, there will be lots of activity in your home, including visitors, more lavish meals, holiday decorations, etc. Be sure to keep your pets safe.
August Tip: Pet wants to play @ 3:00am?
Enjoy the holidays, and stay warm and toasty.
Does your cat kick things on your head from the headboard of the bed? Do they try to knock things off of the dresser or the nightstand, and then look at you expectantly when you open your eyes? Do they crawl under the covers w
ith you or on top of you and stare lovingly into your eyes until you pet them? Your first thought should be - How sweet, they do love me. Then the second thought can be - How can I get them to stop so I can get some sleep? One way to try and do this is to feed them a little bit of canned (wet) food right before bedtime, as full tummies generally help them sleep, and will delay their hunger reflex for a little longer. It doesn't have to be whole can or a whole bowl, but a bedtime snack sometimes will placate them for several hours.
You might also try a "play" session with them right before bedtime. Let them chase a laser light/laser toy, chase some furry mice, play ball, or some other interactive pastime that they enjoy, such as "hide and seek". A tired and satisfied pet will generally sleep longer than one that has not had much attention from their pet parent for hours. Dogs might also enjoy a walk on a treadmill, which will also drain some of their energy, but I wouldn't suggest this for a cat.
Five minutes of one-on-one undivided attention can work wonders with your baby. Whether they like to be cuddled, petted, brushed, or just right next to you, they will thrive on the extra time that you spend with them right before sleepy time. You can also put some treats in a "treat ball" and leave it out near their bed, so that when they get bored, they can try to get the treats out of the ball and stay occupied for a while. This is also good for mental stimulation. For cats, also leave out their scratching posts or other toys that they can use by themselves for amusement. However, be sure that whatever you leave out for them is appropriate for solitary play, and not something that can harm them if left by themselves.
If you have other tips for a full night's sleep with pets, please e-mail me and we will post them next month. Here's to a great night's sleep for both you and your pet. As you can see, Sweetie and Frankie finally wore themselves out and are now sleeping soundly. We love you, Sweetie and Frankie.
If you love to take your dog for nice long walks or jogs in the woods, along the lakes or rivers of this great country, or anywhere where there are outdoor activities, be sure to have something to provide your pet with water. Our Pet Canteens by Drinkwell provide you and your pet with the option of fresh water wherever you are. The pet canteens have a convenient shoulder strap, and you can put any unused water back into the canteen so there is no waste. You know how your dog pants when they get warm and after exercise, be sure to keep them hydrated during the hot summer months for their own well-being.
Use "March" as coupon code for 20% off your merchandise order of $50 or more in our Pet Products Store, now through March 31, 2010.
Sometimes, it's necessary to leave us at home, when our pet parents go away for a few days. We think the following tips make it easier on us.
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Please have the pet-sitter come meet us before you go away. That gives us a chance to get to know them in a safe environment, because we know that you are there to protect us and be accepting of these new people. If you can find a pet-sitter that already knows us, that's even better.
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Make sure the pet-sitter has all the contact telephone numbers that might be needed: where you will be; the 24-hour emergency vet; the regular vet; the poison control center of the ASPCA for an emergency; and, a neighbor that knows us, and can make additional visits or provide back-up for the scheduled pet-sitter, in case of an emergency.
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Leave extra treats for the pet-sitter to give us, so that we get some rewards while you're gone.
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Leave extra toys available for us to play with it, so we don't get bored. Some toys can have treats hidden in them, so that it will take me a while to get to them. Others can be stuffed with dog peanut butter, etc. that also provide for some amusement.
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Have the pet-sitter play videos for cats or dogs, which can be played in a "loop" on the television, leave the television on at a low volume, or play the radio, whichever is most similar to the everyday activity in the house and is soothing.
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Leave extra beds/blankets so I can explore other secure spots in the house.
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Leave some of your worn clothes in my favorite places, so I can smell you while you're gone.
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Be sure the pet-sitter knows our schedule/routine. Don't make us wait for 10 hours to go out, if we're use to going out every four hours. Try to keep our feeding schedule close to normal. If not, try an automatic feeder that can provide food at a pre-set time to hold us over until the pet-sitter comes for their visit.
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Make sure there are extra collars and leases around, in case, we lose our originals. Also, make sure that our ID tags are up-to-date. Leave vaccination records and the medical records where the pet-sitter can find them, if needed.
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Let the pet-sitter know about special hiding places that might not be obvious, so that they can check on us, even if we don't come out immediately when they come to visit. This would include under the bed, behind the sofa, on the linen shelf, in an open closet, etc.
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Please ask the pet-sitter how we did while you were gone, to make sure that everything is fine with us, that we didn't get sick, that we ate normally, that our bathroom habits were normal, etc.
When you get home, be prepared to show us extra attention, as we have missed you greatly, and will most likely want more attention than usual, at least until the routine is back to normal. We'll also help you unpack, and be very happy when the suitcases get put away.
