Hello Pet Lovers!
January and February have whizzed past, our shop has been getting steadily busier and busier and Rocket, our Labrador puppy, gets cuter by the day!

Thank you to all who emailed us suggested names for our cute new pup after meeting him in our last newsletter. We decided that the name Rocket matched his fun-loving personality and speed when chasing balls across the garden.

With the first holidays of the year upon us, pet owners will be wondering what to do with their pets while you are away. There are a few options available to you; arrange a pet sitter, book them into kennels or take them with you! If you decide that using a pet sitter is the way to go, we suggest giving Jeanne a call. She’s a live-In Pet Sitter that takes care of your pets, garden and home whilst you are away.
You can contact Jeanne on 082 773 2239.

DON’T leave them at home unsupervised. Not only is this stressful for the animal that feels abandoned by his family, but is also cruel. As Rocket is still quite young and has not been with us for very long, we thought it best to take him on holiday with us.

To make your trip a pleasant experience for all, we’ve put together a list of items that we think are indispensable when traveling with your pets:

• Make sure your pet is fully vaccinated before you leave. Travel with your vaccination certificate
• Medication: If your dog is on chronic medication, don’t forget to take it with you. Make sure you have enough medication to last until you get back from your holiday
• Food: Take your dog’s favourite food with- remember, we deliver throughout Gauteng!
• Water dish and bottle of water: Pack a bowl and a water bottle to re-hydrate your pet during the trip
• Your pet's bedding. Bedding retains your scent, and evokes feelings of home and comfort. We have a wide range of bedding options available on our site and in-store
• Calming products: for stressed pets or first-time travelers, we suggest products such as D.A.P. ® (Dog Appeasing Pheromone) or Feliway ® for cats. These products mimic the natural pheromones produced by cats and dogs to promote feelings of calm and soothing
• A clean-up kit: In case your pet gets car sick, pack a simple clean-up kit with a fabric, carpet or leather cleaner. Also bring along paper towels and a small garbage bag. To freshen up afterwards, we recommend PURL Freshness spray
• A collar and lead. This will help make sure your pet does not run away if frightened and keep your pet under control. A tag on the collar with your contact number is also a good idea
• Pack a photo of your pet: if your pet goes missing whilst you are away from home you can use it to help people identify your pet and return him to you safely. It is a good idea to have your pet micro chipped. This will help to get your loyal friend back to you if he/she gets lost

Lastly, have your vet’s number on standby in case of emergency. You may be away from home, but he can still provide helpful advice in emergencies. We’ve packed our bags (and Rocket’s too) and are ready for adventure!

February Competition Winners
A big thank you to all who participated in our February competition-you have some gorgeous pets! Royal Canin (our prize sponsors) were delighted with the entries received and decided to spoil each entrant with a lovely hamper of Royal Canin goodies. We hope the winners enjoy their prizes.

Have a wonderful break with your pets and family See you next month!

The Priority Pet Food Team
                                     and Rocket