Dangerous Pet Trends

Nowadays, there is a trend for everything - including for your pets. Before you go about following those trends, you need to think about how they truly affect your pet. Something all pet owners should do, but don't always take the time to, is research what is unhealthy or unsafe for their pets. From unhealthy food trends to impulsive purchases, our pets are the ones suffering the consequences.  As a local pet sitter, Lewisville residents trust A Class Above Pet Sitters with their pets and to educate them on the harmful effects of pet trends.

Famous Fur Friends

A big trend that has plagued the dog species for years is that when they are seen on TV or in the movies, everybody wants one. What these fans are forgetting to consider is the true calling of the breeds they see on the big screen.

The purchase of Huskies skyrocketed when the popular TV show Game of Thrones had their infamous direwolves appear on the screen. Ever since the series began in 2011, the Animal welfare charity Blue Cross has seen a 700% increase in abandoned Huskies. It is so bad that even Peter Dinklage, an actor from the show, has asked fans of the show not to buy huskies. These are dogs that need serious exercise and training, and when they lack this, they can become destructive.

Other breeds that have suffered from this unfortunate trend are Collies (Lassie), Golden Retrievers (AirBud), Pugs (Men In Black), and Saint Bernards (Beethoven).

There are times when you have added a new fur friend to your family, and you can’t be home to care for them due to vacationing or traveling for work. These reasons aren’t grounds for abandonment, call on the services ACA Petsitters provides, such as dog sitting Highland Village and the surrounding Dallas area trusts when moments like these occur.

Pets such as turtles have also suffered a great deal after the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles franchise came out. Many ended up being dumped or flushed and left to a fate very much unlike the four crime-fighting turtles we know.

Dangerous Food Trends

Another trend that can be harmful to your pets is the vegan diet. While dogs are omnivores and can ultimately survive without meat if need be, cats are strict carnivores. Cats need meat in their diets (or the correct supplements) to produce the amino acid taurine in their bodies. When cats lack this amino acid, it can cause them to lose their eyesight and develop serious, life-threatening heart conditions. (When looking for cat sitting, Farmers Branch area has the cat experts and can answer all of your questions about this and more - let us know about any special dietary restrictions or supplements your pet takes!)

Believe it or not, another trend that pet owners have been swooning over is the raw diet. However, the raw diet isn't all that you might think it to be. What concerns veterinarians is that it is hard to know whether or not a raw food diet is actually providing a complete and balanced diet.

Pet Sitter Lewisville and Surrounding Areas

At A Class Above Pet Sitters, they strive to provide pet owners with the best pet care solutions, and a pet sitter Grapevine area residents can count on. Don’t take your furry family to a boarding kennel while you’re away, and don’t follow pet trends until you’ve done your research!