The Pet Connection- Blog
Florida Flea Season- How to Get Rid of Them on your Dogs + Cats
How to get Rid of Florida Cat and Dog Fleas Oh No! You saw some small black things crawling on your pet, notice your cat or dog scratching more often. When you look on their beds you saw flea dirt that looks like pepper on his bed. Now What?! First, We Need to Know...
Choosing an Alarm Code, Door Code or Garage Door Code for a Pet Sitter/Dog Walker
Now, we all have heard stories about how bad guys can use these to enter homes. But, lets be honest- it is easier to break a home window than figure out a code. Plus, there are many more BENEFITS to using these access ways then traditional keys.
Common Skin Problems for Lakeland Dogs
Common Skin Problems for Dogs + Cats Part 1: Fleas + Ticks Oh Florida, thou art a heartless- STATE OF HOT. Tis the season in the pet care world that even more skin issues arise- due to so many reasons. As a pet owner- sometimes you cant figure out what it is...
Why Dog Walking is a Great Way to Stay Healthy + Fit
Dog Walking + Pet ( and their Humans!) Health Adding play + dog walking to you and your furry best friend schedule makes exercise easy and such a great bonding experience! We all know that pets love to play, exercise, and run while out- so lets take a page out...
Thanksgiving PUP-erations: Be Safe + Thankful
Thanksgiving PUP-erations: Be Safe + Thankful this Fall Season Dog House Rules Many pet parents and guests want to share the Thanksgiving excitement with their pets. I mean, they are family after all and being thankful for them is huge on everyone's list. That can be...
Dog-gone Daylight Saving
Spring Ahead, Fall BARK! It’s that time where we humans get an extra hour of sleep if we are lucky- unless our cat wakes us up meowing for breakfast, or your pup is whining to go outside on Nov 2nd for Daylight Saving Time. If your even luckier you can just be that PAW-rent thats circadian rhythms overrides our cellphone or Alexa clocks and gets up at the crack of dawn as usual, ready to start the day. Although in the 21st century our flip of a light switch has an influence over our schedule, just as much as the natural light from the rising sun.
How Much Water Should My Dog/Cat Drink for their Pet Health?
How To Keep Your Dog Hydrated This Summer? Avoid short term and long term, chronic dehydration is critical for your pets health. Here are a few tips on ways to increase your pets water intake by paying attention to your dog water bowl, cat water fountain + more! PRO...
$10 DIY Pet First Aid Kit
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Before You Buy: Pet Reptile
Before You Buy: Pet Reptile by: Amber Van Denzen Suarez, CPPS Lakeland, Florida Before you buy a pet reptile here are 5 things you need to know: 1. Do Your Research Not all reptiles should be your first reptile. Some may look easy to care for - but actually can be...