Dog walkers and Pet Sitters in Dublin, Meath and Louth

Pet Angel Sitters are a provider of dog walking and pet sitting services.
We operate in Dublin, Meath, and Louth. We have a wide variety of experience in caring for all pets large and small. Pet Angel Sitters in Dublin, Meath and Louth are fully trained Pet sitters and dog walkers in Dublin and are happy to look after your pets in the comfort of their home if that’s what is required.

 

We are a fully insured company and all our pet sitting services and dog walking service is fully insured.

 

Pet sitters 365 days a year

We are open 365 days a year. We offer a free meet and greet, and key collection service. Our rates for cat sitting starts at just €9 and dog walking €10. We never miss a visit, there are always secondary pet sitter or dog walker available. So if your regular animal minder is unavailable, we are here to help.

Our experienced staff will always follow your instructions and routines. Pets will always be cared for in the best possible way.

 

Dog Walkers

We offer a professional dog walking service throughout Dublin, Louth, and Meath. Whether you away for the weekend or late home in the evenings we check on your dog and make sure they get the exercise they deserve and need.

We take pride in ourselves as dog walkers in offering a punctual, safe, reliable, trustworthy, and enjoyable service. Your dogs will be treated like our own. We are dedicated dog walkers and are highly qualified and we have chosen to dedicate all our energy and time to take care of your animals. We are all animal lovers. Our company is dependable, and you can count on us for anything.

 

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Call us today to discuss your pet sitting needs at 0877647602.
One of our pet sitters is always ready to help out when you need us.
Looking forward to meeting you and your loved animals.

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Getting Your Hamster Ready for the Cooler Months

As the warm days fade and autumn settles in over Ireland, our smallest pets need a little extra thought. Hamsters are hardy wee characters, but they’re surprisingly sensitive to temperature, and the drop that comes with autumn and winter can affect them more than many owners realise. A bit of preparation now keeps your hamster cosy, healthy, and thriving through the cooler months.

Here’s what your hamster needs as the temperature starts to dip.

Mind the temperature

This is the big one. Hamsters are most comfortable somewhere around eighteen to twenty-four degrees, and they don’t cope well with the cold. If the temperature drops too low, a hamster can go into a state called torpor, a kind of hibernation-like dormancy that can be genuinely dangerous and is sometimes mistaken for death by worried owners. It’s brought on by cold, so the answer is simply to keep them warm enough.

As Irish homes get chillier in autumn, pay attention to where your hamster’s cage sits. Keep it well away from draughts, cold windows, and outside walls, and away from direct heat sources like radiators too, which can overheat them. A steady, comfortable room temperature is what you’re after. If a room gets cold overnight when the heating clicks off, that’s worth thinking about.

Extra bedding for burrowing

Hamsters love to burrow, and a good deep layer of bedding is their natural way of keeping warm and snug. As it gets colder, give them plenty of extra bedding and nesting material so they can dig down and build a cosy nest. Unscented, dust-free paper-based bedding is ideal. You’ll often find them tucked deep in a warm burrow on chilly days, exactly as they should be.

Watch out for the draughts you can’t feel

A spot that feels grand to you at standing height can be surprisingly draughty down at cage level, especially near doors and older windows. If in doubt, move the cage to a more sheltered position. Never sit it directly on a cold floor either, keeping it up on a table or stand helps.

Keep an eye on food and activity

As the seasons change, keep your hamster’s diet consistent and their food topped up, they use energy staying warm. Keep their exercise wheel and toys available too, as staying active helps them keep warm and stave off the boredom of longer indoor nights. A healthy, active hamster copes far better with the cooler months than a sluggish, chilly one.

Do watch for any signs of a hamster becoming unusually still, cold to the touch, or unresponsive. If you suspect torpor, gently warming them slowly and contacting your vet is the right course, but prevention by keeping them warm in the first place is far better than cure.

Frequently Asked Questions

What temperature is too cold for a hamster?

Below about 15 to 18 degrees starts to get risky, and prolonged cold can trigger a dangerous hibernation-like state called torpor. Aim to keep them in a steady room around 18 to 24 degrees.

Do hamsters hibernate?

Not healthily as pets. What looks like hibernation is usually torpor, brought on by cold, and it can be dangerous. A pet hamster shouldn’t be allowed to get cold enough for it to happen.

How can I keep my hamster warm without overheating them?

Keep the cage in a steady, draught-free room away from both cold windows and direct heat like radiators, and provide plenty of deep bedding so they can burrow and nest. Avoid placing anything directly against the cage as a heat source.

My hamster seems sleepy and cold, what should I do?

Move them somewhere warm, warm them gradually rather than suddenly, and contact your vet promptly, as this can be a sign of torpor which needs careful handling.

Let us help

Going away and worried about your little one being left in the cold? Our hamster minding service means your hamster stays warm, fed, and cared for in their own home, no stressful moving about. We look after all sorts of small pets, so take a look at our services or get in touch.


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