Probiotics have received a great deal of attention lately, and this focus is absolutely justified. An increasing number of products, from yogurts to pet foods, contain probiotics. Often referred to as “healthy” and/or “friendly” bacteria (or microorganisms) in the media, their proper notation is “direct fed microbials” when used in pet foods. Basically, probiotics are helpful bacteria that reside in the intestinal tract. In fact, every digestive system contains millions of bacteria, both those with a healthful purpose (like probiotics) and some that are not so beneficial. While some kinds of bacteria can be harmful, many (like direct fed microbials) actually help the immune system adapt to internal changes within the body and thus naturally support good health.
Most people do not realize that located within the digestive system is one a very important group of immune cells called the Gut Associated Lymphoid Tissue (GALT), which communicate with the immune cells located throughout the body. In some respects, the GALT is the first line of defense against unhealthy microorganisms in the body. Whereas most of the cells in our body receive nutrition from the blood, this is not true for the GALT – it receives the majority of its nutrients from these helpful bacteria. Read the rest of this entry »
Have you ever had the feeling that services nickel and dime you? In earlier years, it was common for me to receive a trim for my bangs for free at my regular hairdresser. Nowadays, I am charged for that small service. When we drove up to the gas station years ago, a friendly employee came out and cleaned the windows while we were waiting for him to fill our car with gas. Nowadays, we might not even see an employee. I am sure you can think of many more examples of excellent customer service and small courtesies that make the difference. In the pet sitting industry, you find the same thing. Have you ever looked at service offerings where you can add on services? Suddenly you find yourself looking trough the pricelist as if you were reviewing a laundry list at the cleaners. Do you have to pay for small services like giving a pill to your pet or sprinkling food in your fish tank?
You can be sure, when you hire The Purrfect Nanny for your pet sitting services that those little acts of kindness are included in your basic fee. Yes, we will give your pet a pill for free. Yes, we will sprinkle food into your fish tank for free. Yes, we don’t mind feeding your bird while we take care of your other pets for free. At The Purrfect Nanny, we understand the importance of excellent customer service and small courtesies that make the difference.
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Your Child’s next Birthday Party could bring fun and awareness to your child and friends and help homeless animals. Have you next birthday party at Marietta based, Our Pal’s Place. Our Pal’s Place is an animal advocate organization with a pet adoption facility and education center. Their mission is to provide solutions that improve the future for animals.
When your guests arrive, they give a tour of their main facility where homeless pets who are awaiting their “forever home” are housed. Pictures are taken of your guests and their favorite dog for a take home remembrance of your party. From here, your gathering can include games, food/drink, spending time with the dogs, dog walking…
You can even request that your guests bring gifts for the doggies.
To find out more about Our Pals Place and their parties visit their website:
www.ourpalsplace.org
