Maggie's Mutts- Pet Sitting and More

08/26/2022

Happy International Dog Day!

01/02/2022

There is a large ruckus on the rainbow bridge.

12/25/2021

This post is from Dr. Lembo (a Vet in Columbia, TN). New pet owners Please listen to him.

While I wish people wouldn't give pets for Christmas, it's going to happen. So here's a list of reasons why your new family member should be at the Vet's office the week after Christmas (or preferably before you show the kids!).
1) We understand that you know what a healthy dog looks like, but do you know what a heart murmur sounds like? How about luxating patellas? Elbow dysplasia? Didn't think so. Make sure that puppy is healthy before the kids sleep with her!
2) We know the breeder said they vaccinated the dog, but did they? I can generate fake paperwork and a sticker in about 3 minutes and Google.
3) All puppies and kittens come with some internal parasites.You want your kids to live with those for 3 weeks before we treat the puppy (and you have to take the kids to the doctor too?)
4) You need to start training that pet now. If you don't start things right, it will be much harder to catch up.
5) It's warm enough outside for fleas, ticks and heart worm transmission. Those preventions need to be started now.
6) At the end of January we will be busy dealing with all the people who ignored my advise now. So if you want to see your Vet and spend time with them, now is the time. The end of January will be busy with dogs with Parvo, crying kids and upset clients.
Come in now, we also have Christmas cookies!

11/20/2021

07/02/2021

Tips for pups.

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06/23/2021

https://www.drmartybecker.com/veterinary-medicine/turn-volume-pets-firework-fears/

(Updated June 21, 2021) It’s coming up on the Fourth of July, or as one of my team member calls it, “Xanax season.” She’s referring to her dog’s thunderstorm and fireworks fears, which at their worst require a veterinarian-prescribed dose of alprazolam (generic for Xanax). Xanax can be ver...

02/26/2021

To all my cat owner friends, I saw this post about a litter box hack earlier this week and it's genius! Your cat can now have their own luxury bathroom and you can have litter free floors! 🐈

02/22/2021

Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Nashville

Pet parents of Nashville are lucky ducks when it comes to finding the best dog-friendly restaurants, breweries, and patios. The food is pretty great too!

02/14/2021

As a reminder with the bitter cold temps here for awhile, one way you can help with any stray cat or animal is to make these easy shelters. Plastic tub, cut a hole and put tape around the edge so there are no sharp edges. Put some styrofoam or cardboard on the bottom and around edges then really STUFF IT 1/2 FULL with straw. This could help save a furry little life.

02/10/2021

The primordial pouch is a loose flap of skin which runs along the length of the cat’s belly, but is most pronounced towards the rear. It can often be seen swaying from side to side when the cat walks or trots.
Pet owners often attribute the primordial pouch to weight gain, but it is common on cats of all shapes and sizes, even slim ones.
The primordial pouch acts as a protection to the internal organs during a fight or attack. If you have ever seen cats in a fight, you may have noticed that they often kick each other with their hind legs and their sharp claws, which could potentially damage these vital organs.