Did you know that Respect Your Cat Day, is a feline holiday celebrated annually on March 28th? Cats are no doubt the perfect companions capable of bringing joy to everyone and they deserve our respect. It’s therefore a ‘purrfect’ time to be reminded of the need to give your cat…
Leaving home for a weekend, a vacation, an emergency or for special occasions may leave you wondering what to do about your cat. While some cat parents may hire a cat sitter, we regularly hear about people who leave their cat alone at home. They figure their cat will be…
If work or going away on a trip will keep you away from your pets especially your cat, then you must have considered different cat-care options, such as help from friends, neighbors, family members to hiring the services of a professional cat sitter. For cat parents who want excellent care…
If you are a cat parent or cat lover, have you ever wondered why do cats get hairballs? Hairballs may be disgusting, but they occur as a result of your cat’s healthy and meticulous grooming routine. You see, each time your cat grooms himself, little hook-like structures on his tongue…
Humans aren’t the only ones who have health emergencies requiring first aid; our furry friends sometimes find themselves with cuts, bumps, scrapes, etc. needing attention. April being the National Pet First Aid Awareness Month, is an excellent time to learn animal life-saving skills and have a well-equipped up-to-date pet first…
Naturally, pets are curious, and they may eat anything interesting to them. If they accidentally consume toxic substances, this can lead to critical medical problems. However, if you are aware of common household items poisonous to pets that may be left out in their reach, you can protect your pets…
Thanksgiving is one of the busiest times of year for pet sitters. Many pet parents travel to spend Thanksgiving with family or use the holiday as an opportunity to vacation for pleasure. With pet sitting requests in high demand, space can be limited for pet sitting visits over Thanksgiving. If…
Before you leave your cat in the care of a professional cat sitter, there are things you can do to help ensure the cat sitting visits go smoothly. However, your cat sitter should ask you to first complete a detailed profile. Questions they should be asking about include your cats…
I am often asked what kind of notice do I need when hiring a pet sitter. If this is the first time you are hiring a pet sitter, call or email them with at least two weeks notice before your dates start. If your pet sitting request falls on a…
We all do things that others may consider as spoiling your dog or cat. Some may even admit the things they do to spoil their pets are over the top or even crazy. Yes, as pet parents we are guilty of spoiling our dogs and cats. We do these things…
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