Sassy Paws Pet Care, LLC

07/28/2025

Miss Lily waiting patiently for her treats after being a good girl for her subcutaneous fluids, nails trim and solensia. 🥰

06/27/2025

Obtained this from the Pet Poison Helpline...
Always advocate for your pets and keep them safe! This time of year on the hot/humid days early morning walks or swimming are best yo avoid heat stroke.

06/05/2025

Beware of the heat and your pets. Not all pets handle these temperatures well. Limit time outside or instead of walking bring dogs swimming. Never leave them in car for any amount of time alone. Always advocate gor your pet and their well-being.

The warm temps are here and that means danger of heat stroke for pets! ☀️🌡 Please review the symptoms and how to help. 💧☂️

05/28/2025

Tick season has been here since March. I found my first ticks on my dog then. But as its gotten warm and with all the rain, they are in full force!!

Ticks can pose big risks to our pets and us. They can carry dangerous diseases like Lyme disease and Ehrlichiosis, making prevention and regular checks essential for pet owners.

Why be concerned?

Well, ticks attach to your pet’s skin to feed on blood and can transmit infections that lead to health issues. Many of these illnesses take time to show symptoms, which is why prevention is far better (and easier) than treatment.

Always make sure to use vet approved prevention...
Your veterinarian is the best source for safe, effective tick prevention. Common choices are:
Oral Medications: Monthly chewables that kill ticks quickly, often before they transmit disease. There is also an every 3 month product.
Or
Topical Treatments: Liquids are applied topically to the skin between shoulders and repel and kill ticks for about 30 days.
Or
Tick Collars: A longer-term option that can provide safe protection for several months.

And in addition to the monthly prevention options, the Lyme Vaccines (for Dogs): is a yearly vacvine recommended if you live in high-risk areas.

Never use tick products intended for dogs on cat as they can be toxic. Always read labels and follow your vet’s advice.

Best ways to check for ticks on your pets...

Even with prevention, it’s besr to check your pet daily, especially after time outside. Ticks are small, but a hands-on inspection can catch them early.

Areas to focus on:

-Around the ears and eyes
-Under the collar
-Between the toes
-Under the front legs
-Around the tail and groin

Feel for small bumps and look closely as some ticks are no bigger then a poppy seed!!
Using a lint roller can even help with what your eyesight might miss.

If you find a tick, remove it with fine-tipped tweezers, grasping it close to the skin and pulling straight out.

Don't let this annoying little parasites ruin your fun outdoors. Just take the necessary precautions and call your veterinarian with any questions or concerns.

Have a great rest of the week!!
💙🐾💚🐾

05/24/2025

Did you know that the monthly heartworm prevention you give your pets is also a dewormer?! So not only are you protecting them from mosquitoes but also intestinal parasites! This is why you dhould practice giving it ALL YEAR round and not just when you think its mosquitoe season. ❤️🐾

Are your pets listening? Tell them YOU are protecting them!

05/20/2025

Hi everyone!!
I have some openings left for in home technician appointments. Message or call me to schedule something!
Have a great week 😀
Laura

04/27/2025

Hi!
Someone messaged me about their cats for nail trims and hind end shave. They live in Merrimac, ma. I saw part of message and went to respond but it somehow got deleted? 🤦‍♀️
Please reach out again if you see this.
Sorry!!!
Have a good day❤️

04/01/2025

Meet Mila, a skilled acrobat who remains calm during nail trimming sessions as long as her peanut butter lick pad is fully covered, and she will balance between the table and I to get each paw trimmed and dremeled. She is one happy little pup with lots of energy and love to give! 🐾🩷

02/20/2025

It's February vacation, and I have been hanging out with some cute kitties!!! 🥰

02/20/2025

01/08/2025

Come see me this Saturday in Newburyport! 🥰🐾

01/07/2025

Learn the Five Facts about heartworm. https://bit.ly/3z3PIJe