Mom's Tiki Hut Blog

Summertime Preparation Kitty Wellness and Health Summertime brings a lot of health risk for the kitty in/outdoors. It doesn't matter if kitty is only indoors there are still risks. Fleas, ticks and parasites can still find their way into the home. We try our best to keep our homes clean and safe from risks; however, we have limited ability to keep our home foolproof. Here are some tips to get kitty ready for summer Fresh cool water If your kitty is indoors then the water supply will be good. If your kitty is outdoor you need to provide fresh clean cool water for kitty daily. Out of the sun Kitty still needs a place out of the sun to cool off during hot summer months. Some cats enjoy a nice cool place on the patio. I have put up a mister fan for my dogs during the hot months. If you are struggling with indoor heat use fans to help keep kitty cool. Leave Kitty at home Do not travel with your kitty and leave them in the car during warm weather. If you are tra...

Getting Puppy Ready for Summer Doggy Wellness and Health Summer is coming and your puppy is probably totally excited. Summer is a fun time for a lot of family dogs because the kids are home more, family spending more time outdoors, and puppy is going out more on trips. Make sure to keep the summer safe for your doggy this summer. Here are some tips to help you get ready for summer. Leave doggy at home Warm weather means hot car. It is best to leave your doggy at home. If traveling with your dog bring bottled water and leave the air conditioner on. Cracking the window open is just not good enough. It is also not safe for dogs to ride in the cabin of the truck. I would not suggest kenneling dogs in the heat in the back of a pickup truck. Paw pads are not shoes The heat also means hot cement and pavement. Pads on dog feet are not heat proof. Always test the heat of the pavement while walking your dog. Water and shade If your dog wants to spend more time outsid...

OCCUPATIONAL WELLNESS Focusing on Improving Your Life For those that work in our outside the home, it is important that we take some time to focus on our occupational wellness. For the month of May, we will work together to improve your life in the workforce. What is Occupational Wellness? Occupational wellness is not a single definition or idea. Overall it is the balance between work and leisure time while balancing workload and stress. There are ways you can limit your work stress and keep your occupational wellness at an optimum level. The Dimension of Wellness When focusing on our wellness we are trying to keep a healthy balance in our physical, mental, and spiritual well-being. It also includes social, emotional, environmental, occupational, intellectual, and physical wellness. Things That Affect Our Occupational Wellness 1. Work environment and design 2. Work hours and time off allowed 3. Lack of social support 4. The conflict between work and family commitments 5. Fairn...