Happy National Animal Shelter Appreciation Week, y’all! Want to make your holidays more meaningful this year? Here are four ways you can help Houston’s pets who will spend their holidays in a shelter. Adopt a pet. If your lifestyle and finances allow, give yourself the gift of purrs, wags, and a lifetime of love […]
Nobody enjoys leaving their cat behind when they travel. But in general, cats aren’t very good travelers and are much better off at home. You shouldn’t have to start your vacation or business trip nervous, guilty, and rushed. You should be able to say goodbye to your cat calmly, on time, and feeling relaxed. That’s […]
It’s every pet parent’s worst nightmare. The heart-pounding, can’t breathe, sweaty palms kind of nightmare. Your beloved pet is missing. Fido took off after a squirrel and you lost your grip on the leash or Kitty ran out the door in that split second when you were coming or going. If that happens to you, […]
Thanks to the Houston Fire Marshall for some great tips to help ensure that your pets are safe and happy this New Year’s Eve. Fireworks can be seriously stressful for some pets, so here are a few steps you can take to make sure your best friend is comfortable: Do not take your […]
Want to adopt a cat, but you’re allergic to cats? You say you’re prepared to take antihistamines, and you have a HEPA air filter in your home? Some cat breeds are considered more “hypoallergenic” than others. Cats do produce cat dander, an allergen, but the real problem for the estimated ten percent of the population who are allergic to cats may […]
Attacks from predators? No. Falls? No. According to the AVMA, exposure to disease is a much bigger risk. From the AVMA website, some good-to-know info: Outdoor enthusiasts and their animal companions (including dogs and horses) can be exposed to infectious diseases not only from infected animals and improperly cooked food, but also via insect vectors […]
By ERYN BROWN There’s a new strain of canine flu in the U.S., and it has some pet owners worried about their furry family members. More than 1,000 dogs caught the illness during a recent outbreak in Chicago, and infections are reportedly emerging in other states, including California. But the H3N2 canine flu — not […]
While there’s no denying that pets just love snuggling up with their favorite pet sitter, that’s not the only benefit to having your pet sitter bring the jammies and bunny slippers and stay overnight. Just knowing that someone is there to look after your pets and to make your home look lived in and uninviting to […]
There’s just no explaining some things.
Once upon a time, I was cleaning the litter box during a cat sitting visit, and thinking about how much difference cat litter makes in cleaning the box. On the way to the next pet sitting visit, I started wondering if other sitters had an opinion about the best–and worst–cat litter types and brands. I sent out […]