Magnolia Pet Sitting Services

12/07/2025

Did you know July is National Pet Hydration Month? Staying cool and hydrated isn’t just for dogs and cats… our feathered friends need fresh water too! 🐓

Clean, cool water should always be, especially in this summer heat!

💦 Change water daily.
🌞 Keep it out of the sun.
😖 Watch for signs of dehydration.

💬 How do you keep your pets hydrated in the heat?

Side note: I’m pretty sure she intentionally flicked water on the lens at the end. LOL.

11/07/2025

Happy Feel Good Friday! Just wanted to take a moment to say I am feeling so appreciated today. 🥹 One of my amazing clients surprised me with a basket full of goodies for pet sitting her pups this weekend. The thoughtfulness and kindness in this small business journey mean the world. A special thank you to Bacchus and Carmona’s owner for making my day! 🖤

10/07/2025

Happy National Kitten Day to the tiny tyrants who rule our homes and hearts. Today’s forecast: 100% chance of kitten zoomies, unexpected ankle attacks, and crimes against toilet paper. 😼🧻

Drop a photo of your kitten below. 👇

📸: Elliot as a kitten 🥹

09/07/2025

Did you know dogs can get sunburnt too? ☀️

Just like us, our furry friends need protection from the sun's harmful rays.

Make sure to:
🌞 Use pet-safe sunscreen on exposed areas like the nose, ears, and belly.
😎 Provide plenty of shade during outdoor activities.
⏰ Avoid peak sun hours between 10:00a and 4:00p.

Keep your pup safe and enjoy the sunshine together!

08/07/2025

Taking a moment to spread awareness for those looking to help. 🦴🐾

Biscuits & Barks

Buy One, Give One Event for Kerrville Pets Alive

Every purchase you make helps pets displaced by the recent tragedy. For all orders placed through Monday, July 14th, we'll donate treats to Kerrville Pets Alive, who are doing incredible work.

Let's rally together to show our support! Please share this post, tag your friends, and help us make this our biggest Buy One, Give One event ever.

Shop now: https://biscuitsandbarkstr.wixsite.com/biscuitsandbarks

Want to donate treats directly? Send us a message!

07/07/2025

If you are looking to hire a dog trainer and not sure where to look, we highly recommend Alex with Mark the Spot 4 Training! Come learn more about her business, network with other professionals, and get a free breakfast.

Ready for some business networking after the holiday? This week’s spotlight presenter is Alex Dondeville with Mark The Spot for Training. Alex will be talking about dog training and service dogs. Alex would like to meet pet professionals (groomers, pet sitters, veterinarians) as well as physical therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists.

Since service dogs will be one of the topics, Alex would also like to meet people who might benefit from having a service dog and family members of those folks who might have an interest in getting a service dog.

07/07/2025

🍫 Today is World Chocolate Day! 🍫

Did you know that even a small amount of chocolate can be toxic to dogs? Theobromine (found in chocolate) is hard for dogs to metabolize and can cause vomiting, tremors, or worse.

🤒 Signs of chocolate toxicity can include vomiting, rapid heart rate, and restlessness.

When in doubt, call your vet or the Pet Poison Helpline: 855-764-7661.

06/07/2025

Today is World Zoonoses Day! 🦠

Zoonotic diseases are infections that can be transmitted from animals to humans. Pets, while offering companionship, can sometimes carry and spread these diseases.

We have provided a list of common zoonotic diseases from pets and some prevention tips. With regular veterinary care, personal hygiene, safe handling, and proper cleaning, you can significantly reduce the risk of contracting zoonotic diseases from pets.

Rabies
Transmission:
Through bites or scratches from infected animals.

Prevention:
Vaccinate pets, avoid contact with wild animals, and seek medical attention if bitten.

Toxoplasmosis
Transmission:
Contact with cat f***s, especially when cleaning litter boxes.

Prevention:
Pregnant women should avoid cleaning litter boxes, wear gloves, and wash hands thoroughly after handling cat litter.

Salmonellosis
Transmission:
Handling reptiles, birds, or their environments.

Prevention:
Wash hands after handling pets, avoid touching face, and maintain good hygiene.

Ringworm
Transmission:
Direct contact with infected animals or contaminated objects.

Prevention:
Maintain good pet hygiene, avoid sharing personal items with pets, and seek veterinary care for infected animals.

Leptospirosis
Transmission:
Contact with urine from infected animals.

Prevention:
Avoid wading in water that might be contaminated, vaccinate pets, and wear protective clothing if exposure is possible.

Tapeworms
Transmission:
Ingestion of fleas carrying
tapeworm larvae.

Prevention:
Control fleas on pets and
maintain good hygiene.

📸: Mowgli giving puppy dog eyes

05/07/2025

Looking for an event to do next Sunday? Check out this one at Acrylics on the Rocks! They’ll be hosting a “Paint Your Pet” event on July 13th from 12:00p until you can’t paint anymore! It’s going to be an amazing event with proceeds going to support our friends at Animal Protection and Welfare Society - APAWS and the pups in their rescue. Check out this link for the details. Happy painting! 🎨🐾

https://facebook.com/events/s/pawtraits-for-a-cause/1058700992612890/

04/07/2025

Today we are making sure that all of the pets in our care for the holiday weekend are tired out and have the tv left on to drown out the noise from the fireworks. 🧨 Nala seems to have approved of my choice in tv shows. 📺

04/07/2025

Enrichment doesn’t take a holiday! Here’s a fun, festive way to keep your pup’s mind and belly happy this Independence Day. 🇺🇸 Happy 4th of July from Magnolia Pet Sitting Services! 💥