Imagine your fluffy pup turning into a shivering popsicle, paws high-stepping through the snow like it’s lava, or your kitty burrowing under every blanket in sight, plotting a feline coup for the heater—welcome to Wisconsin winter extremes, where wind chills are diving to minus 38°F this weekend and making even the toughest doggos do the dramatic paw-lift dance! Meanwhile, those brutal summer scorches we know all too well have pets panting like they’ve run a marathon in fuzzy sweaters, tongues lolling out comically as they flop dramatically on cool tiles, begging for mercy from the heat that turns sidewalks into paw-fryers. Right now, as Milwaukee braces for this arctic blast…
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Seasonal Wildlife Tips
Living in proximity to wooded areas, parks, or even suburban green spaces, encounters with wildlife are not uncommon; they are, in fact, unavoidable. Pet owners must recognize that this means more than simply appreciating nature from a distance; it necessitates heightened awareness of the potential dangers wildlife can present to our animal companions. While coyotes, deer, and raccoons may appear to be innocuous members of the local ecosystem, each species poses unique risks that could endanger the safety of pets. Therefore, it is crucial to understand their behaviors, recognize warning signs, and know how to respond appropriately to ensure the safety of our pets when they are outdoors. Coyotes Coyotes…
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Christmas Reminder!
We ALL from the Kritter Koncierge are wishing you a warm and wag-tastic holiday season! During Christmas and New Year’s, our “staff pack” will have limited staff coverage, so replies may be a bit more “slow sniff and stroll” than “zoomies” speed. We’re still checking calls and messages regularly and will fetch your reply as soon as we can. Thank you for being such pawsome clients and for trusting us with your wonderful pets—we are so thankful and grateful for every one of you and your furry (and not-so-furry!) family members. Wishing you and your furry family a season filled with cozy naps, happy zoomies, and lots of treats. Thank…
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Paws & Claus Christmas Tips
With many pet parents preparing for the Christmas holidays spent with family, friends, and colleagues, it is important to remember that what is enjoyable and palatable for humans may not be safe, enjoyable, or palatable for our animal companions. Let us take a moment to review some quick reminders for this Christmas season. Below is a brief list of what I think would be some of the most important things to keep in mind this Christmas holiday. Holiday Foods Numerous traditional Christmas foods pose significant hazards, even in limited quantities. It is imperative to keep pets completely away from the following: Raisins, currants, and sultanas, found in items such as…
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Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
Now that we are getting ready for the winter and cooler months, let us talk about a “Silent Killer” that we often forget about – Carbon Monoxide Poisoning. Whether you are just turning the furnace on for the season, or taking this time to make sure your home is being winterized and checked for the season. Let the following statistic sink in a bit .. the Harris Poll reached out in 2020 to over 1,300 U.S. pet owners and over 500 Canadian pet owners, 53% of American and 61% of Canadian pet owners are not confident they could identify the symptoms of CO poisoning in their pets. About 36% of…









