Dogs and cats see the world very differently than we do as humans. Their perception, senses and color awareness is quite different from our own. A simplified explanation is that our eyes contain cells called cones.  There are three different types of cones. Cones catch light and respond to color. The more cones contained in the eye, the more colors one can see along with a greater degree of vibrancy and richness. Humans have three different types of cones and in addition, have a great number of the cones themselves. It's the combination of these three cone types along with how many actual
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A great place to start when considering a dental chew for your pet is to look for the VOHC Seal of Approval. The VOHC, Veterinary Oral Health Council, puts its name behind products that meet their standards for control of plaque and tartar buildup in dogs and cats. They are sort of like the equivalent to our American Dental Association (ADA). Products that carry their seal show that regular use of the product will reduce the severity of periodontal disease in your pets. Click here to check out their website for a current list of their approved products.
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Here at Zoo Sitters, we really pride ourselves on getting great pictures of our client's pets and sharing them with pet parents in our visit updates. We are often asked how we get such great pictures! Here are some tips to getting the purrrfect pet picture right from your phone! 1. Hold your phone vertically as this can really make a picture jump off the page! Keep the subject the main focus of your picture instead of the background. 2. Fill the entire frame with your pet. Move toward your pet or zoom in and fill the frame! Don't be afraid to get close. Be careful with the zoom feature on
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