Comments | wingsrising: Pet sitting and ethical question

wingsrising

Pet sitting and ethical question

Aug 05, 2009 15:41

1) The petsitter I was using is moving. She gave me the name of the other petsitting service in town but said she'd gotten a number of clients dissatisfied with that service -- but added she didn't know details ( Read more... )

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pianoforte_mom August 5 2009, 22:08:36 UTC

Sounds like Ames could use another pet-sitting service. Too bad you're not in the market for a second career. You can give some thought to some kind of gift to give your friend-petsitters. That would be one way to feel better about asking them to petsit. Maybe a gift certificate to a restaurant they would like.

As to the ethical question, just keep the box and the receipt they gave you and the next time you go in for vet services, mention it to them. I think that would be sufficient.

sparkofcreation August 6 2009, 01:53:40 UTC

Does Advantage Multi also do heartworm? I may have to look into this.

wingsrising August 6 2009, 02:52:37 UTC

That's what the package says, at any rate.

Looking at prices online, I'm not sure it's actually all that much cheaper than Revolution, though, despite what the vet said.

And there was great confusion all around. I would have just gotten Revolution, but it requires a prescription (so does Advantage Multi) and my new vet doesn't carry it.

sparkofcreation August 6 2009, 02:56:48 UTC

:-( We had that problem with Scout's flea meds, the vet stopped carrying K-9 Advantix and started carrying Frontline, and it was nowhere near as good.

There's always 1800petmeds.com at least ...

pet sitting anonymous August 7 2009, 00:11:47 UTC

My brother usually has a graduate student come by to feed and water his cats when he's away, and gets them gift certificates as a thank you. My parents use the teenage daughter of a neighbor, whom they pay.

SW