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Saturday, November 14, 2009

Salon time: How often should a cat be shampooed?


Tracie Hotchner, author of The Cat Bible states the following about cat grooming - thought I would share.

"In addition to rinsing with warm water regularly, a shampoo twice a month can really reduce the number of allergens on your cat. Use only lukewarm water (hot water can be counter-productive and stimulate more dander production) and a mild cat shampoo. Some of the cat shampoos on the market are even soap-free. Bathing every other week will condition the skin and hair while removing dander and saliva. Keep the water flow warm and gentle and eventually your furry friend may even look forward to bath time!"

At Cause to Paws we carry Bobbi Panter's line of shampoos.

All her Shampoos are SALT FREE. They do not use sodium chloride to thicken their product which is basically table salt and drying to skin, fur and eyes. No salt means no cheap filler, faster rinse time, faster drying time and all of the essential oils they use can actually penetrate the skin and fur!

The Ph is balanced to match the eyes.
It's CONCENTRATED "For 50% MORE WASHES PER BOTTLE". Although all her shampoos are safe for cats - we recently have added a cat specific version called Shaggy Cat.

Shaggy Cat Shampoo
- is two products in one. A natural shampoo and conditioner that smoothes and detangles with Vitamin E, Jojoba Oil and Aloe Vera Gel. Shaggy Cat reduces shedding, dander and matting. Two products in one! Check it out.

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

Traveling? Need a pet sitter?

The Holidays are coming soon. Are you traveling? It can be stressful. If you have a pet that needs taking care of while you are gone can only add to the stress - especially if you need to find a pet sitter.

How do you find one?

It's easy if you have done this before but if it is the first time here are some ideas.

First you might consider starting with a friend, a very good friend! You might consider neighbor. If they can't help at least they may know who to refer you to. Ask for recommendations from your veterinarian, humane society or dog trainer. Even a Pet Boutique like ours, Cause to Paws, have a number of Dog Walkers and Dog and Cat sitters that we feel comfortable recommending

Make sure your chosen pet sitter is affiliated with a professional pet sitting organization or has solid references - don't be afraid to ask. Insurance is important as well, in case there are only problems. Once you have made a list of trustworthy and reliable sitters in your area, the next step is to call and interview candidates over the phone or even better yet in person. See how your pet reacts to them and vice a versa. Ask what they charge, how long the visits are, if they are bonded and insured, and if they have any special skills or veterinary experience.

When calling an agency, find out how many pet sitters they employ and their days of operation. Inquire whether they charge extra during the holidays.

Some sitters will take the dog or cat into their home. Others may want to stay at your home overnight so that the dog is in it's own surroundings.

Good quality pet sitters book up early so you need to consider finding one right now otherwise your travel plans may not happen.