Pet Sitting and Doggie Daycare are Not Just for Vacations Anymore
By Stacy E. Smith

Think about it. As crazy as it sounds, it could be the answer to your prayers and your sanity (oh, and for some of you, your guilt).

We’re constantly hearing about pets that destroy things in the house when left alone for extended periods of time. Veterinarians are starting to receive more and more requests to put ill-behaved dogs on anti-depressants. Just as with humans, though, the solution for your dog need not be pharmaceuticals. Please don’t misunderstand; unlike Tom Cruise, I am not suggesting that drugs aren’t sometimes necessary and effective for both people and pets. However, for a long time, experts have observed that pets, like people, tend to get bored and can become agitated when left unattended for too long as well as become upset if their routines are changed.