HomeOur friends at Pet Sitters International know that not many pet owners have the luxury of being able to keep their pets under watch all the time. There are a number of steps that pet owners can take to help ensure pets are safe around the home when pet owners are not there. 1. Don’t be trashy. Dogs and cats …
July 4th Fireweorks Not So Pet Friendly
Our friends at PetPav have these words of advice for us this holiday. The Fourth of July is one of the most stressful and potentially dangerous times of the year for pets. While you and your family, friends, and neighbors are celebrating the holiday with fireworks, pets are finding these festive activities anything but celebratory. Many pet parents assume that …
Spring Safety Tips
There is no question that spring is coming, regardless of the crazy weather swings and Punxsutawney Phil’s predictions. I am perfectly happy thinking Mother Nature is menopausal and eventually we will have steady sunshine and a light breeze. Just in time for another round of frost and snow, we’ve got your tails covered with some Spring safety tips when you …
Whos Loving On Your Pets?
As the owner of 417 Pet Sitting, I want every pet owner to be well informed and feel good about their pet care decisions. Whether you are away from home for work, play, or medical reasons, we want your tail covered. Most people have considered various pet-care options; from asking for help from a family member, coworker, or friend to …
Furbaby Fitness
According to Health Magazine our furbabies make THE BEST work out buddies because they don’t bail on you and can always make it up that last hill! I pulled some of their statistics to share as we make the “New Year, New You” journey to better health. That energy can be contagious: research from Michigan State Universityfound that dog owners were 34% more …
What Causes Your Cat to Vomit?
The great writers over at PetPav.com have this great article to share about causes of the gastrointestinal sharings of our furry companions. Our cats will vomit from time to time from hairballs or even ingesting their food too quickly. And, in those instances, we know it really isn’t a cause for concern. Your cat might even vomit from eating something …