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Bird Girl Pet Services LLC

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08/12/2026

Your cat is communicating with you all day long. Through their appetite, their litter box, the way they move, and whether or not they greet you at the door.

During every in-home sitting visit, I do a quiet wellness check before I touch a food bowl or scoop the litter box.

I watch how your cat moves, how much food and water are left from the previous visit, and what the litter box is telling me about how they are feeling.

Cats are masters at hiding discomfort. By the time many cats look obviously sick, they have been feeling unwell for much longer.

Senior cats need an even closer eye. Research shows the vast majority of cats over 12 have some degree of arthritis, but most owners and even veterinarians don't catch it early.

The full post covers what I am watching for and why those small details matter. Link in bio.

08/05/2026

Our August newsletter is live!

This month I am introducing you to a new mobile avian and exotic vet coming to Long Island, sharing what I pay attention to during every in-home cat sitting visit, and marking International Cat Day with a reminder about consistent, attentive care.

If you are planning fall or winter travel, now is a great time to start booking. Boarding and sitting dates fill quickly once school is back in session.

Link in bio.

07/29/2026

Leopard geckos are one of the most popular pet reptiles on Long Island. They are small, relatively calm when handled regularly, and they do not require the level of space or equipment that some other reptile species demand.

But a leopard gecko that is set up properly and monitored by someone who knows what to look for can live well past 15 years. One that is not can develop problems that are preventable but hard to reverse once they take hold.

The biggest care mistakes I see are with the enclosure. Temperature gradient, substrate choice, humidity management, and lighting all have to be right.

Loose substrates like sand are common culprits in impaction cases. Retained shed from a missing humid hide can cost a gecko its toes.

Calcium supplementation is also critical. Feeder insects should be dusted before every feeding. Metabolic bone disease is one of the most common conditions I see in captive geckos, and it is almost entirely preventable with the right setup.

If you are looking for a reptile sitter, ask whether they understand lighting and temperature management, whether they check for stuck shed, look for changes in weight or appetite, and if they monitor droppings.

Those are the basics that separate species-aware care from general pet sitting.

Full post on the blog.

07/23/2026

Summer brings more ways for a cat to end up outside, exposed, or missing than any other time of year. Open windows, propped doors, guests coming and going, and screens that are not as secure as they look.

The 4th of July weekend is the single highest period for lost pets in the United States, with shelters reporting a 30 to 60 percent increase in intake between July 4 and July 6. That spike is driven by fireworks, but the broader summer risk lasts well beyond one weekend.

Microchipped cats are returned 38.5 percent of the time compared to 1.8 percent without a chip.

But about 40 percent of microchips in sheltered animals have outdated contact information. If your cat is chipped, take five minutes to verify your registration is current.

A breakaway collar with an ID tag provides the fastest way to identify your cat as owned without needing a scanner.

On Long Island, where rescues and TNR groups are managing large community cat populations, a cat with no collar and no registered chip can easily be assumed to be feral or a stray.

If your cat is overdue on vaccines or isn't microchipped, summer is the wrong season to wait.

Full post on the blog.

07/16/2026

Today is World Snake Day.

My first pets were fire belly toads when I was in first or second grade. That was the start of my love of reptiles and amphibians.

Going into eighth grade, I visited family in Arizona for the first time. My uncle took me to a reptile expo where I held a Mexican Kingsnake, and other beautiful snakes, for the first time.

That trip really inspired me. It guided me towards the animals I work with today, the way I think about species-specific care, and the reason I take reptile boarding and sitting as seriously as I do. It all traces back to those early moments.

If you have a story about the animal that started it all for you, I would love to hear it in the comments!

07/04/2026

Animal control facilities across the country report a 30 to 60 percent increase in lost pet intake between July 4 and July 6. For pet birds in particular, the risk is serious.

Birds startle fast and panic explosively. A panicked bird can thrash inside its cage and injure itself on bars, toys, or perches. Fireworks are unpredictable, and the days around the 4th tend to be the worst because the noise comes from every direction at random hours.

Helpful ways you can protect your bird include:

- Keeping your bird's cage away from windows during the holiday weekend.
- Covering the cage if your bird responds well to covering.
- Closing every window and door before the noise starts, and make sure screens are fully latched.
- Checking that your pet's microchip registration is current and that you have recent, clear photos on hand in case of an emergency.

And if your bird has out-of-cage time outdoors, the 4th is a good day to keep them indoors and secure.

If you are hosting guests, remind them to close doors behind them. Visitors who are not used to birds in the house do not think about it.

A little bit of preparation now can make this a safe, stress-free holiday for your whole household, feathered friends included.

07/02/2026

Our July newsletter is live.

This month covers lost bird prevention on Long Island, summer safety tips for cat owners, a personal story for World Snake Day, and a 4th of July note for the community.

Link in bio to read the full issue.

07/01/2026

I've been watching the lost and found pet groups on Long Island and the number of birds going missing is out of control, budgies especially.

People are finding pet birds huddled on porches, sitting confused on backyard fences, and showing up at bird feeders. These are indoor animals. They do not know how to find food outside or avoid hawks, cats, or raccoons.

July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month. That conversation almost always centers on dogs and cats, but on Long Island right now, parrots are going missing at a rate that should concern every bird owner in Nassau and Suffolk County.

Summer is the highest-risk season, from screens that are loose or torn, doors left open only for a moment, fireworks, and guests who are not thinking about your bird when they open a door.

A microchip is the most reliable form of ID if your bird is lost or stolen. If yours is not chipped yet, bring it up with your avian vet.

If you are traveling this summer, make sure your bird's ID, your vet's contact info, and written care instructions are all confirmed with your bird sitter or boarding facility before you leave.

A few simple precautions now can make all the difference between a lost companion and a safe summer at home. With a little planning, you can help keep your feathered family member exactly where they belong - safe, secure, and with you.

Full post on the blog. Link in bio.

06/24/2026

Here is something most people do not think about when they book boarding: your pet is not the only guest.

Every bird, rabbit, chinchilla, and reptile in my care shares a living environment with other animals and with my own flock.

A bird that looks perfectly healthy can be shedding something serious. Psittacosis. PBFD. Pacheco's. These are not rare edge cases. They are exactly the kind of thing a gram stain and health certificate are designed to catch.

And it is not just birds. RHDV2 is highly contagious and often fatal in rabbits. And in 2025, the CDC traced a multi-state Salmonella outbreak directly to pet bearded dragons.

I clean everything with veterinary disinfectant between guests, but disinfection alone is not enough without knowing what is walking through the door.

I handle the environment. Your vet handles the clearance. That agreement protects everyone.

06/20/2026

I board birds, rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, and reptiles in my home. My own flock lives here too.

Every animal that comes through my door shares airspace with someone else's pet. That kind of trust does not work without a system behind it.

The pet wellness exam is the foundation of that system. The full post breaks down what I require, why it matters more in a home boarding setting than most people realize, and the specific diseases I watch out for.

Full post on the blog. Link in bio.

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Hicksville, NY
11801

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 7pm
Tuesday	10am - 7pm
Wednesday	10am - 7pm
Thursday	10am - 7pm
Friday	10am - 7pm
Saturday	11am - 6pm

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+15169022423

Website

http://www.birdgirlpetservices.com/

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