The Lifesaving Power of Microchipping Your Pet

microchip and a dog

This article was written by The National Association of Professional Pet Sitters  The Lifesaving Power of Microchipping Your Pet: Ensuring Your Contact Information Is Up to Date Pets bring immeasurable joy and companionship into our lives. They become an integral part of our families, offering unconditional love and loyalty. Just as we take steps to […]

How to Teach Your Kid About Animal Safety

family playing with their pet dog

This article originally appeared on the National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS) website As a child, a big part of growing up is learning to navigate relationships, including handling emotions and learning social boundaries. Parents, teachers and playmates all have major roles in this development, but so do the pets in a child’s life.  […]

Home Alone—Is It OK?

a cat alone at home

Terrific Article by CatWatch!  Few cats like to travel, so most of us leave cats home when we leave for vacation. But how to provide for her needs sometimes leaves owners questioning what’s best. Can you just leave her on her own? For how long? Are there household changes to make? “The personality of the […]

Are there any alternatives to catnip?

a cat playing with catnip

This article appeared on MNN.com on July 24, 2017, by Chanie Kirschner. If you own a feline friend, you’ve probably offered her catnip. Some pets think catnip is kitty heaven, but what about those that turn up their persnickety noses? Here’s the scoop on the feline favorite and some options if catnip doesn’t make your […]

Ah…Cats and pills!

cats and pills

If you have ever tried to give a cat a pill, you know how tricky it can be. Cats are smart, stubborn, and have a serious talent for spitting out medication no matter how well you try to hide it. Thankfully, I came across some great advice in the April 2020 issue of CATNIP, a […]

Furkids on different diets? We have a solution!

Orange kitty looking at the Pet Surefeed automatic feeder

We have a sweet client with two cats, one is on a special diet with portion-controlled meals, and the other is naturally slim and can eat freely. The challenge? The skinny cat does not need the expensive diet food, and the diet cat should not be sneaking extra bites. Their family found the perfect solution […]