Pet Health
Ensure a Pets Care in an Emergency
It’s not something people like to think about often, but what would happen to your pet if you were incapacitated or unable to care for them? Just like children, animals need constant care, love, and attention. Without those things, the animals can suffer- get into things they shouldn’t, get sick, or even disappear. Even if…
Read MoreOverwhelmed by the Toy Aisle? Keep These Tips in Mind.
Choosing the right toy is almost as tough for some pet owners as it was choosing their furry friend. There are so many options to choose from for your dog or cat- how do you find the right one? At Raleigh Pet Sitters, we want you and your pets to remain happy and healthy. Having…
Read MoreTo Help your Cat Keep Its Cool This Summer, Consider These Tips
For all their differences, cats and dogs have a few things in common, particularly that they need special care during the summer months to keep them both cool and healthy. At Raleigh Pet Sitters, we know how important your cat is to you and we want to help you keep them healthy and happy this…
Read MoreA Microchip Can Help You Keep Track of Your Pet
Chances are, all pet owners have, at some point, experienced the anxiety that occurs when an astute pet finds it’s way out of the house unexpectedly. There are a few things that owners can do to lessen the risk of this happening, including the extreme stance of training your dog not to go out without…
Read More9 Dog-Friendly Plants for Gardens and Patios
Spring is in the air, and if you’re an individual who enjoys growing pretty plants and edibles, you may be feeling the itch to get your garden started. If you’re a dog owner though, you’ll want to take a little time to make sure that the plants you choose are safe for your pet to…
Read MoreKeeping Your Pet Safe During Springtime Outings
Keeping your pet safe during springtime outings Springtime is here, and while that means sunshine (and more opportunities for long walks with a dog that would enjoy it), there are also things that pet owners should look out for. Springtime also means more exposure to plants and other things that people leave outside. Dogs love…
Read More3 Things to Think About To Find Your Dog’s Exercise Needs
Exercise. It’s an activity that many humans dislike, but undertake begrudgingly. Many dogs, on the other hand, love going out for walks. Exercise is important for animals too, particularly for dogs that live in apartments and don’t always have the opportunity to run and play outside. But, how much exercise does a dog need? That…
Read MoreLike Lunchtime Walks? Fido Does Too!
Like small children, dogs tend to have a lot of energy and daily exercise is a great way to help them work that off. Movement throughout the day helps, but mid-day walks in particular can help to keep your dog happy and healthy. No one likes to stay indoors all day and a mid-day walk…
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Read More4 ways you can help your cat with asthma
(BPT) – Humans aren’t the only ones that can suffer from asthma. As one of the most common respiratory diseases in cats, asthma affects about 1 percent of the domesticated feline population in the U.S. Cats between the ages of 2 and 8 are most likely to develop the disease. Described as a constriction of…
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