Animal House Pet Sitting

Animal House Pet Sitting We offer a home away from home for your pets as an alternative to kennels while you are away They will not be kept in kennels.

We currently offer:
- Dog boarding
- Dog walking
- Doggy day care
- Small animal boarding (mice, guinea pig, chinchilla etc)
- Home visits (Feeding/cleaning out cats, dogs and other small animals etc)

With all boarding your pets will stay in our house and will be treated as part of the family. We are fully licensed (CPBC, licence number 150) & insured. We both have DBS checks & are accredited can

ine first aiders. Animals can be dropped off to us or we can arrange a time that we can come and collect them if you are unable to bring them to us. There is a charge of £11 plus mileage for collections/drop-offs. Mileage is charged at £1.50 per mile over 3 miles from SS7 5EG. Times can be discussed when booking. For all services payment in advance is required

A non-refundable, non-transferable deposit is required for all advance services

Prices are subject to change

These little cuties are staying with us at the moment. Aren't they adorable?! 😍🥰
01/08/2026

These little cuties are staying with us at the moment. Aren't they adorable?! 😍🥰

14/07/2026

Play time with Beau & Floyd today because it was too hot to take them out for a walk 🥵🥰

Another heatwave this week 🥵 Here are some statistics regarding heatstroke in dogs. Over half of the cases vets see are ...
06/07/2026

Another heatwave this week 🥵 Here are some statistics regarding heatstroke in dogs. Over half of the cases vets see are linked to the dog exercising in the heat. Please be careful walking your dogs in this weather. Take them out early. There are many days this week where it won't be safe to walk your dog after about 8am. And it isn't cooling down overnight until late - most days it won't be safe to walk your dog before 10pm, and some days not before midnight!

The weather may be a bit cooler this week, but please still take care out there with your dogs. The temperatures are sti...
29/06/2026

The weather may be a bit cooler this week, but please still take care out there with your dogs. The temperatures are still potentially dangerous for many dogs - particularly after mid-late morning - and will be getting worse as the week goes on.
On a happier note, here are Buck and Finley demonstrating a couple of ways to stay cool in the heat!

25/06/2026

Water Intoxication in Dogs

With the heat we’re experiencing at the moment, lots of people will be using water play as a way to help their dog keep cool. This is a great idea, and can be a massive help in this hot weather, but everyone should be aware of the risk of water intoxication as well.

What is water intoxication?
It occurs when a dog swallows too much water while playing. This can dilute the sodium concentration in the blood and lead to hyponatremia – very low levels of sodium in the blood. This can result in swelling of the body’s cells; if this happens in the brain cells, it can cause brain damage.

Water intoxication is RARE, but symptoms can develop quickly and it can be very serious. In severe cases, it can be fatal.

Symptoms of water intoxication include:
- Nausea
- Lethargy
- Weakness
- Loss of coordination/staggering
- Bloating
- Vomiting
- Excessive salivation
- Dilated pupils
- Glazed eyes
And in more severe cases:
- Difficulty breathing
- Collapse
- Seizure

If your dog starts showing any of the above signs after swimming or playing in water, contact your vet for advice immediately.

This doesn’t mean you need to avoid water play with your dog. They are not automatically at risk just from being in contact with water. Dogs are more at risk if they repeatedly swallow water during high-energy play, such as:
- Swimming for long periods without breaks
- Chasing balls into water repetitively
- Diving for toys
- Biting at hoses/sprinklers/push-button water toys
- Snapping at waves or chomping at water while swimming
Some dogs are also more at risk than others. These include:
- Smaller dogs (as they don’t need to swallow as much water to be affected).
- High-energy dogs who are more likely to engage in the activities listed above for longer periods.
- Dogs with little fat (fat can help to absorb excess fluid – no, this doesn’t mean you should overfeed your dog ‘to reduce the risk’!)

Vets recommend ensuring your dog takes a break every 10-15 minutes to prevent water intoxication. Small dogs may need more frequent breaks than this. You should also stop sooner if your dog is gulping, coughing, tired, or keeps returning with a mouth full of water. If your dog’s playstyle is frantic, they may also need more frequent breaks, even if they want to continue indefinitely.

Water is a fantastic tool to help keep dogs cool in hot weather, so don’t stop using it, just make sure to limit playtime in the water to avoid overconsumption of it. Be sensible. Watch your dog carefully and make sure you know what signs to look out for.

PLEASE be safe with your dogs this week. Early walks will be the only safe walks - most days this week, it will still be...
21/06/2026

PLEASE be safe with your dogs this week. Early walks will be the only safe walks - most days this week, it will still be too hot in the evenings to walk your dog safely. If you're in any doubt at all, skip the walk. Don't risk your dog's safety!

I missed these guys off the Caturday post, so have some beautiful cats to brighten up your Sunday evening 😻😻
31/05/2026

I missed these guys off the Caturday post, so have some beautiful cats to brighten up your Sunday evening 😻😻

Saturday is Caturday 😻😻😻
30/05/2026

Saturday is Caturday 😻😻😻

With the hot weather that's forecast over the next week, take extra care with your fur babies. Keep an eye on the temper...
21/05/2026

With the hot weather that's forecast over the next week, take extra care with your fur babies. Keep an eye on the temperature & monitor your dog carefully while out walking. If in doubt, skip the walk!

Had my last walk with this gorgeous boy this morning 🥰💔 Wishing you & your mummy all the best for your new life Down Und...
11/05/2026

Had my last walk with this gorgeous boy this morning 🥰💔 Wishing you & your mummy all the best for your new life Down Under. We're really going to miss you!

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South Benfleet
SS75EG

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 7pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

Telephone

+447906752269

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