The Pet Connection- Blog
Cat Hairballs
Cat Hairballs! Yes, It is NORMAL! ...for a cat to "upchuck" a hairball once every week or two, and that's nothing to worry about. When felines groom themselves ( which is a majority of the day as we cat parents well know!) the barbs on their tongue collect the excess...
Dog Dental Care Tips!
Preventatives: Dog Enzyme Toothpaste + Dog ( or Human!) Toothbrush Water Enzyme Additives Enzyme Dental Sprays or Gels Dental Treats with Enzyme or Manual Action ** Dental Toys- forgot to mention- has Enzyme in the product or just manual bumps to rub on teeth and gums...
New Year, New Pet Food!
New Year, New Pet Food! With a new year, comes new years resolutions- even for our pets! According to the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 53% of adult dogs and 55% of cats in the US are obese or overweight. 22% of dog owners and 15% of cat owners said their...
7 Things to Help your Pet During Firework Times
7 Things to Help Yours Pets Through LOUD Times! New Years Eve celebrations are right around the corner, bringing with them fireworks, sparklers, and cap guns, all of which can be frightening for even the most well-adjusted pets. Here are some tips that lean medical,...
Meet Our Owner- Amber V.
Amber the Animal Aficionado Hello! I have been a full time in-home pet sitter+dog walker provider and company owner over 7 years, and part time for 16 years and in that time, I have been lucky to care for pets in the best of times and the worst of times I grew up...
10 Things that (CAN) Shorten you Pets Life
10 Things That (can) Shorten Your Pets Life 10 things that could be shortening your pets life!: 1.Using toxic herbicides like Roundup contain chemicals to kill insects can be very toxic to pets if they come in contact with them prior to them drying, or after the get...
The Scary Truth about Pets During Halloween
Fall is coming! Here in Florida, we can miss the changing of the season since we don’t have major weather changes. But, our pet care should change as we move into Fall. I’ve been a pet care provider for over 13 years so I’ve experienced the common safety threats in...
The TRUTH about Shock Collars AKA Remote Collar Training
Team of Sitters or an Individual Pet Sitter?
Team of Pet Sitters vs an Individual? Many people like the idea of having just one pet sitter to take care of their pets, but what happens when that one person is unavailable, sick, on vacation or has an emergency that suddenly they cannot care for your pet(s)?...