Tips for Keeping Pets Cool in this Heat Wave

 1.  Make sure your pets have plenty of cool fresh water.  Cool, not cold, water is best for drinking and staying hydrated.  Change the water frequently and clean the water dish.  Would you drink out of a bowl that hasn't been washed?
2.  Provide shaded shelter for your outdoor pets.  Consider putting a fan in the shelter if possible. 
3.  Consider a drinking faucet for your outdoor pets.  These supply cool fresh water when your pet licks the faucet or by a motion detector.
4.  Bring pets indoors into the air conditioning if possible.  If it's too hot for you to be outside, it is probably too hot for your pet.
5.  Take your dogs for a walk early in the morning or late in the day.   When the temperature is above 90 F. the pavement and sidewalks can heat up and burn your pets paws. 
 

Pet Sitter's Code of Ethics | How I Take Care of Your Pets in Jackson, MS

Every pet sitter from the Priority Pets family will agree to follow this code of ethics:


  1)  We will treat every pet as though it were our own.
  2)  We will be dependable and responsible at all times.
  3)  We will have honest and trustworthy relationships with all of our clients.
  4)  We will respect and protect our clients' homes and property.
  5)  We will keep our promises and fulfill our commitments.



We believe that your pets are members of your family who play a very important part in your lives.

Adapted from Pet Sitters Associates LLC Code of Ethics

Hugged Your Pets Today?

Ok, y'all, it has been scientifically proven. Hugging your pets is good for you! Specifically, it raises your oxytocin level. Oxytocin is a hormone that makes us feel good. And, Cortisol (the stress hormone) goes DOWN in humans after spending some time with their pets.

I knew I was enjoying walking the dogs! NOW, I know why!