Have You Changed What You Feed Your Pets?

Recalls of Chinese manufactured pet foods continue to regularly be in the news. Pet food have been found to be contaminated with melamin and it is now suspected that pet foods in Australia have caused over 12 cats to fall ill in the last week.

In the past year, because of concerns about imported foods and because I am concerned about the additives in store bought foods, I have changed my cat and dog foods over to a product manufactured in the US without preservatives and other chemical additives.

Owning a pet business does not guarantee you success, but it is generally not difficult to set up your own pet business adn many who own pet businesses love the hard working lifestyle and the closeness to pets. You will have to compete with those who may be better trained, may have lower cost structures and those who “pretend” to have your skills and experience when they do not. (eg not all those who advertise themselves as groomers are actually Groomers).

There are also key skills that all dog industry professionals should possess. Here are some of the most critical skills and abilities for those hoping to work with dogs professionally: Basic Dog Handling and Training Skills, ability to recognize behavioral signals.

Animals can be somewhat unpredictable when they are under stress or in an unfamiliar environment, like when they visit the veterinary office or the grooming salon, so it is important to be attentive and stay aware of the animal you are handling at all times.