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Could I be a Pet Sitter

Phil Turner — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 02:07:06 +0000

Pet sitting for some people is a great job, for others it would be totally unsuitable. A great pet sitter requires to love animals, all animals. It is not just a need, it should be a natural love. Whether it is a cat, guinea pig or one that some individuals may fear. Normal pet issues for potential pet sitters are scorpions, spiders, lizards, snakes and reptiles. In a larger company, they may be able to handle this, but typically pet sitting is a small business with only two or three people, so you will need to deal with these animals as a pet sitter. By chance these animals require minimal care, but as a pet sitter you will still need to feed and water them. Sometimes the owner may require the pet sitter to feed small live animals to the pet. As well as these, other animals that cause possible issues for pet sitters include rats, “I don’t like the scaly tail”, particularly as the rats and owners adore the frequent fussing and handling of the pet.

Finding the Ultimate Pet Sitter

Jen Newton — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:05:43 +0000

If you own a pet that is dependent on daily care (and most are), you understand the problems you face when leaving home for a few days. One option is taking your pet to a boarding facility, but many people prefer to hire a pet sitter to come into their home and take care of their pet while they are gone. This is an important decision, because you need someone you can really trust and depend on.

Top Tips for Looking After a Guinea Pig

Phil Turner — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 16:11:31 +0000

As in any pet care, the wild origins dictate a lot of what is important in Guinea Pig care. The guinea pig is a type of rodent that is also known as the Cacy. They are not in fact pigs, as their name would have suggested. They come from the Andes, and studies have shown Guinea Pigs have been breed from closely related species such as Cavia aperea, C. fulgida, or C. tschudii, and do not exist as a wild species.
The guinea pig plays an important role as both a food source and the culture of many South Americans. It was domesticated 5000 years ago for nourishment and have appeared in many folk stories and are frequently used in metaphors.
They came to Europe in the 16th century by European traders and since then has seen widespread status as a household pet. In the early days they were seen as an mysterious pet and even Queen Elisabeth I had one. They were widely used for biological experimentation since the 17th century, giving way to the metaphor “guinea pig” for a test subject, though more recently they have been replaced by mice and rats.
They are very docile easy to care for and are easy to handle and feed and are therefore popular with pet sitters. They hate exploring and will not try to escape, even if the cage door is left open (no promises!). They will often make a noise like a whistle on occasions of interest, for example when they hear food being prepared or the owner comes near.
There are several breeds of domesticated guinea pigs, which vary in hair and color differences. The most normal types are the shorthair (or American shorthair), the Abyssinian with a ruffled coat. More unique long hair types include the curly long hair Texel and the long haired Sheltie or Peruvian breeds.