Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care

Einstein's Dog Sitting Professional Dog Walker Sitter Myrtle Beach-1204

Pets are Family Members Too by Melissa LaScaleia Cindy Bright is the owner of Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care, a pet service for people who are busy, working, or away from home and want to make sure that their pets are well cared for in their absence or while they are tending to life’s other obligations.  Cindy loves the canines and pets she sits for— and works seven days a week from 7am-11pm when needed, within the geographical radius of the Myrtle Beach, Socastee, Surfside, Market Common, and Garden City areas.   She offers 30, 45 and 60 minute visits for dogs, and 30 minute cat-care visits, but can create a customizable schedule, offering any combination of those times to suit her clients’ needs.  “A mid-day dog walk is anytime from 11am to mid-afternoon,” Cindy says. “It includes going outside for a walk and potty break, playtime, fresh water, and a treat. I also do in-home visits for both dogs and cats. I’ll take dogs out two to three times a day for walks, or to play in the backyard, and visit cats one or two times a day, depending on what the owner wants.”  Cindy administers any medications the animals take, and gives them water and food according to the schedule the owner requests. She also provides transportation to and from the groomer or the veterinarian for scheduled appointments made by the pet parents, if needed. In addition to dogs and cats, she also cares for birds, fish, lizards, and rabbits.  “As far as in-home visits for those out of town,” she says, “I take care of the home as well: the lights, curtains, trash, mail, TV/radio, and watering plants. This gives the home a lived-in look.”   Cindy worked as a registered nurse in hospital emergency rooms for twenty-seven years as a career.  “I was looking for a change,” she says. “And one day, my neighbor needed to go out of town and asked me to take care of her dogs while she was gone. I had so much fun, I thought, ‘I can do this.’ I got some books and began doing research, and decided to start my own business. Now I’m in my fifteenth year as my own small business owner.”  “Being a nurse is very helpful in caring for pets,” she adds. “Many pets get medicines, and a lot of pets get the same medicines that people do. The equipment used and ways of administering the medicines are very similar.”  Cindy has a list of accreditations. She is a member of Pet Sitters International; her company is bonded and insured; she is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid; and has background clearances. Her business is licensed and renewed in Horry County yearly.  What’s her favorite thing about this career?  “Every pet has their own personality,” she says. “And that is the best part— getting to know who they are.” Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care Facebook Globe Phone

Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care

Cindy Bright, with her two dogs, Dwight (left), and Angel (right).

Dogs Are Family Members Too by Melissa LaScaleia Cindy Bright is the owner of Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care, a pet service for people who are busy, working, or away from home and want to make sure that their pets are well cared for in their absence or while they are tending to life’s other obligations.  Cindy offers 30, 45, and 60 minute visits for dogs, which includes a walk, potty break and play time, water and a treat. Cat-care visits last for 30 minutes. She can also create customizable schedules to suit her clients’ needs.  Cindy administers medications and gives water and food according to the owner’s request. She also offers transport for groomer and veterinarian visits. In addition to dogs and cats, she also cares for birds, fish and rabbits. Angel reaps the rewards of having a mom who’s made pet-care her full-time passion. (Photo by Meganpixels Parker) When clients go out of town, Cindy will also take care of their home—to give it a lived-in look and take care of basic needs. She’ll tend to things like: lights, curtains, trash, mail, TV/radio, and watering plants.  Prior to beginning Einstein’s, Cindy worked as a registered nurse in hospital emergency rooms for twenty-seven years.  “I was looking for a change,” she says of her former career. “And one day, my neighbor needed to go out of town and asked me to take care of her dogs while she was gone.  “I had so much fun, I thought, ‘I can do this.’ I got some books and began doing research, and decided to start my own business. Now I’m going into my fifteenth year as my own small-business owner.” Dwight poses for a picture. (Photo by Meganpixels Parker) “Being a nurse is very helpful in caring for pets,” she adds. “Many pets get medicines, and a lot of pets get the same medicines that people do. The equipment used and ways of administering the medicines are very similar.”  Cindy has a list of accreditations. She is a member of Pet Sitters International; her company is bonded and insured; she is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid; and has background clearances. Her business is licensed and renewed in Horry County yearly.  Her favorite thing about this career?  “Every pet has their own personality,” she says. “And that is the best part— getting to know who they are.” Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care Facebook Globe Phone

Charlie Learns About Summertime Canine Care

Charlie smiles happily at the camera

Charlie’s Corner is the domain of Charlie, the furry four-legged lady’s man of the Market Common. Each month, he’ll share information to help all new, visiting, and existing doggie community members get the most out of life alongside their human companions. Here, we’ll feature his reflections on what it’s like to be a dashing downtown doggie, as he reminds all of us how to play well together. This month, Charlie fully acclimates to life at the beach since his protracted stay in the snow, and prepares for the summer heat with tips from Cindy Bright.   Despite how much I miss all my great friends in Snowglobe World (believe it or not, I even miss Petunia, go figure), as well as the wagyu and caviar ice cream (sigghhhhh), as well as the feeling of never quite knowing what was going to happen to me next (Juliano, here I’m thinking entirely and only of you), it is quite nice to be back in Myrtle Beach and enjoying the warmth and the sun. Plus I stay in close contact with my friends and memories by dutifully shaking my snowglobe weekly, just as I also water my plants weekly (and you thought I was a one-trick pony with just this writing gig didn’t you?). For those of you who missed my adventures, catch up on the magic and the fun and read from the beginning with my corner, January 2021.  I was gone for so long, I’ve almost forgotten how to unwind under our balmy skies, like the languid, laid-back, sun-loving pooch I once was. My fur and nose feel sensitive to the heat and the sun. I must need to acclimatize myself.  To do so, I turned to my good friend, Cindy Bright, of Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care. Cindy cares for my kind as well as scaly and winged types while our people are out of town or otherwise engaged (read all about her here). And she has some great tips for how to keep us canines well cared-for during these hot summer months and beyond.  Did you know that my paws can blister from the heat of the pavement? To check if it’s safe enough for them, put the palm of your hand down on the pavement for 10 seconds. If it’s too hot for your palm, it’s too hot for delicate paw pads. Walk us on the grass as much as possible instead. Our noses can burn too, just like yours. To prevent that, apply a bit of sunblock on our noses— it can be people or doggie sunblock; either one works great. And the same way humans use aloe for burns, we love it too. Apply it liberally to our paw pads if needed, as well as the tips of our noses, if they do happen to get a little too red from the sun. Also, watch out for the sandspurs that can get caught in the fur on our paws and sometimes between our toes. If we’re walking along together and we suddenly stop, there’s a reason. And it isn’t always because we discovered something nice and smelly. Those sandspurs are sharp and will dig into us making walking unbearable. And they can hurt you too, so be gentle when removing them.  Lastly, there’s a great product out there that will help you get the grass out from between our toes so we don’t track it all over the house. It’s called Nolvasan. It is a blue liquid in a 1 ounce bottle, which I like because blue reminds me of the ocean, the sky, and the Insider colors. Mix it with 1 gallon of purified or filtered water, and then bathe my paws in it. It will help to release all the gunk.  I’m a big fan; but then you all know my feelings about good grooming and personal hygiene by now. Ask your veterinarian or local pet company if they have it in stock.  By now, I’m feeling more confident and prepared to have some fun in the sun. And I hope you and your favorite furry companion are too.  Until next time, 

Einstein’s Dog Sitting Services, LLC and Cat-Care

Pets are Family Members Too by Melissa LaScaleia Cindy Bright is the owner of Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC & Cat-Care, a pet service for people who are busy, working, or away from home and want to make sure that their pets are well cared for in their absence or while they are tending to life’s other obligations. Cindy offers 30, 45 and 60 minute visits for dogs. Additionally, she can create a customizable schedule, offering any combination of those times to suit her clients’ needs. “A mid-day dog walk is anytime from 11am to mid-afternoon,” Cindy says. “It includes going outside for a walk and potty break, playtime, fresh water, and a treat. I also do in-home visits for both dogs and cats. I’ll take dogs out two to three times a day for walks, or to play in the backyard, and visit cats one or two times a day, depending on what the owner wants. Cat-care visits last for 30 minutes.” Cindy administers any medications the animals take, and gives them water and food according to the schedule the owner requests. She also provides transportation to and from the groomer or the veterinarian for scheduled appointments made by the pet parents, if needed. In addition to dogs and cats, she also cares for birds, fish and rabbits. “As far as in-home visits for those out of town,” she says, “I take care of the home as well: the lights, curtains, trash, mail, TV/radio, and watering plants. This gives the home a lived-in look.”  Cindy worked as a registered nurse in hospital emergency rooms for twenty-seven years as a career. “I was looking for a change,” she says. “And one day, my neighbor needed to go out of town and asked me to take care of her dogs while she was gone. I had so much fun, I thought, ‘I can do this.’ I got some books and began doing research, and decided to start my own business. Now I’m in my thirteenth year as my own small business owner. “Being a nurse is very helpful in caring for pets. Many pets get medicines, and a lot of pets get the same medicines that people do. The equipment used and ways of administering the medicines are very similar.” Cindy has a list of accreditations. She is a member of Pet Sitters International; her company is bonded and insured; she is certified in Pet CPR and First Aid; and has background clearances. Her business is licensed and renewed in Horry County yearly. What’s her favorite thing about this career? “Every pet has their own personality,” she says. “And that is the best part— getting to know who they are.” Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service, LLC Currently offering services in Myrtle Beach, Socastee, Surfside, Garden City, and Murrells Inlet areas.  Globe Phone Facebook

Ask Your Expert – Einstein’s Dog Sitting Service

A friend of the Market Common, Einstein’s Dog Sitting Service, is hear to answer questions about potential danger in feeding dogs. Why is chocolate toxic to dogs? Chocolate contains caffeine and theobromine. Both are stimulants that affect the central nervous system and heart, as well as increasing the frequency of urination. What are the symptoms? Depending on the amount of chocolate ingested, a dog may experience agitation, panting, vomiting, diarrhea, rapid heart rate, tremor, or seizures. Death may occur in extreme cases. What is xylitol? Xylitol is an artificial sweetener used in sugar-free products, such as, peanut butter, chewing gum, mouthwash, toothpaste, and sugar-free candy. It is also used in breath mints, baked goods, cough syrup, and chewable vitamins. What does xylitol do to dogs? Xylitol causes a fairly sudden drop in blood sugar (within 10-60 minutes), resulting in depression, loss of coordination, and seizures. Ingestion may possibly lead to the development of liver failure and death. What should dog owners do in case of chocolate or xylitol poisoning? Transport your dog to the veterinarian immediately for treatment. What are other potential dangers to pets during Valentine’s Day? For cats, watch for flower bouquets that include lilies. They are very toxic to cats. Rich foods can cause upset stomach and possibly pancreatitis when ingested by pets. Keep all alcoholic beverages out of reach of pets. Pet Poison Helpline 1.800.213.6680 24/7 Animal Poison Control Center Einstein’s Dog-Sitting Service To read past editions of Ask Your Expert from the Insider at the Market Common, click here! At Phone Internet-explorer

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