tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3600419549400183812024-03-05T02:54:05.309-06:00Cozy Critters Pet Sitters of Bellaire BlogProfessional, Experienced, and Passionate Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-38296594362836444102019-01-09T10:53:00.002-06:002019-01-09T10:53:57.158-06:00We've moved!
Cozy Critters Pet Sitters of Bellaire Blog has moved!
Though this blog (2009 - 2018) will remain, all of our new blog posts can be found on our recently updated website at CozyCrittersofBellaire.com
Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-53550039149183291502018-09-26T15:07:00.001-05:002019-11-22T14:59:56.696-06:00Interesting Discovery About Raisins and GrapesHave you ever wondered why raisins or grapes are toxic to dogs?
Do you eat raisins or grapes? Do you drink wine?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, you'll want to check out this very informative 14 minute video interview with well known veterinarian Karen Becker and Melissa Gardner, who has a very interesting background.
For a deeper look into fluoride check out Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-61180547768610846722018-09-25T16:58:00.000-05:002018-09-25T16:58:07.935-05:00Stop Vaccinating Seniors!
Another veterinarian speaks out about over vaccination of pets and says "Stop vaccinating your seniors, already!" This time it's homeopathic veterinarian Dr. Will Falconer, located in Austin, Texas.
As he points out in his article with the same title, "The expert telling you to re-vaccinate your already vaccinated senior pet should be told in no uncertain terms that they are out of line. Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-3965792388989468402018-08-15T10:27:00.000-05:002019-11-22T15:05:13.096-06:00Fluoride and Pets
Fluoride in the water (and other products) is a problem for people and for pets. Fluoride is a toxic poison which should have never been added to the water supply or other products.
The good news is that structuring your water and your pets' water can protect you and them from not only the fluoride in water, but other toxins as well.
Whether it's tap or bottled water (which also contains Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-61303328705623242622018-08-03T14:43:00.002-05:002018-08-03T14:43:34.631-05:00Reminder: Buy Only Treats Made in U.S.
There's been another recent report of a dog dying after eating a jerky treat that was purchased at Walmart. Read more here.
Just as I wrote in 2012, this warning still holds true today. (Yes, these treats are still sold in stores!) Please remember to read the packages when you buy treats! Are they sourced/made in the USA? Don't buy them if they not!Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-84034446058096640162018-07-25T13:43:00.000-05:002018-08-15T11:01:12.535-05:00Who's in Charge?The FDA warned Mars Petcare a roach infested pet food plant is a "regulatory violation", but then the agency just walked away taking no enforcement action. This is typical of what happens within the big pet food industries and why you can't trust them. It's like the fox guarding the hen house.
Here's a one minute video message from our pet food advocate, Susan Thixton with TruthAboutPetFood.com:Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-66748243800191541482018-07-19T20:16:00.000-05:002018-08-15T09:23:40.520-05:00Pet Food Consumer Alert from FDA
Here's a good example of why you should save your pet food bags instead of dumping the kibble into a container, and why it's important to read the ingredients.
The FDA issued the following pet food consumer alert on July 12, 2018:
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is alerting pet owners and veterinary professionals about reports of canine dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM) in dogs Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-1083470175394617462018-07-11T15:15:00.000-05:002018-07-11T15:15:27.472-05:00Calculating Daily Calories
With today's pet obesity epidemic, I highly recommend not only measuring your pet's food portions with a measuring cup, but also calculating your dog or cat's daily caloric needs to keep them at a healthy weight or to help them lose weight to achieve a healthier weight and maintain it. It's not hard to do but does require a little math.
To calculate the kcal (kilocalorie) Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-77105172958910535902018-07-03T20:01:00.001-05:002018-07-03T20:01:22.244-05:007 Suggestions for Dog Anxiety
Does your dog suffer from separation anxiety when you travel or are gone for more than a few hours?
It really saddens me to see how our society has carried over the pill-will-fix-it syndrome onto the pets.Here are seven recommendations to try before considering the use of pharmaceuticals, which can have serious side affects and should be the last resort:
🐶Classical music or pet music. Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-69492317827751543152018-06-27T11:04:00.002-05:002018-06-27T11:04:41.324-05:00Pets and GMOs
As a huge proponent of living and eating healthy, including organic and non-GMOs for us and our pets, I am so glad that one of the well known experts on GMOs, Jeffrey Smith, with The Institute of Responsible Technology, has created a website PetsandGMOs.com. He created the short 10 minute movie below too. Check it out!
Jeffrey Smith also produced the documentary about GMOs called Genetic Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-88458701736102379732018-06-18T13:37:00.000-05:002018-06-18T13:37:01.874-05:00New Structured Water Website
It is my hope to educate and raise awareness to what Structured Water is and to the many benefits of drinking, showering, and using Structured Water in multiple ways. In that effort, I have created a new website! Click the button to check it out.
We have the best selection and prices of Structured Water devices!
Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-12501900567935504012018-06-18T09:24:00.000-05:002018-06-18T09:24:30.602-05:00World's Oldest Dog
Sadly, we don't see this very often these days due to all the toxins our pets are exposed to on a daily basis in their food, water, air, on the ground, as well as other sources. But it IS possible. Meet Maggie, the world's oldest dog, who lived to be 30!
In this article you can get free access to the entire video interview Rodney Habib (PlantPaws.ca) did with Maggie's owner by clicking onCozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-39712710395262150742018-06-11T15:15:00.001-05:002018-06-11T15:15:16.101-05:00 Courageous and Determined Pet Owner
Although this took place in Australia, this courageous and determined pet owner speaks for many of us here in the U.S. too -- those of us who have done due diligence in researching pet foods any way. And for those of you who have not done any serious research on the foods (and treats) you buy and feed your pets, I know that if you had (or do), you would (or will) have come to the same Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-29253359992964358702018-05-16T18:59:00.002-05:002018-05-16T18:59:37.948-05:00Are Your Pets Eating Food Coloring?Learning how to read the labels on pet food is one of the best things you can do for your pet.
For instance, do you buy those "colorful" foods because you think it will be tastier or better for your pets? Better think again! It's just a marketing ploy to get you to buy it. The colors are for your benefit. Pets don't care what color their food is; besides, studies have shown that they don'tCozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-87042300855674607212018-04-06T11:44:00.000-05:002018-04-06T11:44:50.200-05:00Save on Pet Meds
Are your pets on medication?
Do you buy their medication at (human) pharmacies?
You can save up to 80% instantly with a free GoodRx card!
Just hand it to your pharmacist with your pet prescription and save instantly! GoodRx is 100% free. One card can be used as often as needed for all your pets' prescriptions. No personal information is required. No expiration date. No Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-90332913312129686472018-04-04T16:42:00.001-05:002018-04-04T16:42:13.343-05:00Essential Oils and Pets
There is so much disinformation out there in regards to essential oils and pets. Especially when it comes to cats. Even the mention of essential oils and cats can send people into a frenzy. According to Melissa Shelton, DVM, "much of what we 'think' we know about cats and essential oils is misinterpreted and outdated. The simple evidence is that in the absence of gross mis-use and Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-22322383006550121172018-03-26T11:00:00.001-05:002018-04-09T12:19:45.118-05:00The Truth About Pet Cancer Docu-Series
Losing several pets to cancer myself, I know the pet cancer epidemic is real. Our pets don't know how to protect themselves, so it's up to us to become educated pet guardians to help them live the healthiest lives possible.
Did you know …
In the 1970’s, Golden Retrievers on average would live to be 17 years old. Now, they average only 9 years.
Just 50 years ago only 1 in 100 dogs got Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-22080966489862597282018-03-19T09:20:00.000-05:002018-03-19T09:20:23.499-05:00Dog Cancer Series Documentary
A new documentary was just released for pet lovers and veterinarians alike. The Dog Cancer Series - Rethinking the Canine Epidemic is a six hour documentary now available on DVD and will also be available for digital download very soon. It was co-produced by Karen Becker, DVM and Rodney Habib.
Dr. Becker is well known from Mercola Healthy Pets, which is the most viewed pet health websiteCozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-49731661844480995952018-03-14T13:26:00.001-05:002019-10-31T14:05:33.193-05:00How You Store Kibble Matters
I am not a proponent of dry food to begin with (the more I've learned, the less I like it), but some of the ways in which I see people storing dry pet foods are less than ideal. How you store your pet's dry food does matter.
Dry pet foods (which by the way, are technically and legally considered feed not food) are highly processed. Because they are highly processed andCozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-30148044109956947922018-02-12T11:51:00.000-06:002018-02-12T11:51:10.468-06:00Celebrating 16 Years in Business
Cozy Critters Pet Sitters is
Proud to be Celebrating 16 Years in Business!
Caring for Pets is our Passion!
T H A N K Y O U !
for choosing us as your
Professional
Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-41557269912868738472018-01-10T11:11:00.000-06:002018-03-14T16:33:22.545-05:00Food Intolerances and Sensitivities
Does your pet have itchy skin, rashes, hot spots, chronic ear infections, diarrhea, or gas and you just can't seem to find the root of the problem?
Did you know that although actual food allergies are rare, food intolerance is the third most common sensitivity condition in dogs and cats? The difficulty has always been figuring out what foods are the culprits though -- until now.
NutriScan Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-37979015378654561062018-01-03T11:11:00.001-06:002020-06-19T15:57:39.269-05:00RedemptionIn a previous post I wrote about an excellent book that was a real eye opener when it comes to animal shelters in this country, called Redemption by Nathan Winograd. This book won five national book awards and redefined the animal protection movement in this country.
Nathan is the founder and director of No Kill Advocacy Center. He brought to our attention and awareness the truth about why Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-74331142796102463742017-08-18T10:03:00.001-05:002017-08-18T10:03:58.562-05:00Beware of Coyotes
Just in the last few months I have received three separate reports of coyotes being spotted -- one in West University and two in Meyerland. One of them in Meyerland was caught on video killing the family's cat in their front yard. We lost a cat ourselves in 2012 to a coyote. They typically travel along train tracks, ditches and bayous, but have been seen wandering through neighborhoods. Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-11929935394554699842017-08-10T17:19:00.001-05:002017-08-10T17:19:46.407-05:00Air Fresheners
Too many people do not realize (or just don't think about) that commercial air fresheners are full of toxic chemicals. When you use these in your home, you are literally spreading a myriad of toxic chemicals into the air you and your pets breathe.
Whether an aerosol, solid, or plug-in, these air “fresheners” release volatile organic compounds (VOCs) into the air. Aerosols disperse the Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-360041954940018381.post-88958090818431591022017-07-31T11:57:00.001-05:002017-07-31T17:00:12.981-05:00Rawhide Chews
Rawhide chews for dogs have been around forever so you may not think twice about giving them to your dog, but do you know how they are actually made? According to holistic veterinarian Dr. Karen Becker, "...the name "rawhide" is technically incorrect. A more accurate term would be processed-hide, because there's nothing raw about these chews. Not only are rawhide chews often found on Cozy Critters Pet Sittershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16510552089610672286noreply@blogger.com0