Holiday Decorations to Avoid Around Dogs

Dogs and holiday decor

The holidays are a wonderfully festive time, but as a dog owner, you must take your pup into account when decorating the home. If you are not careful, the combination of holiday decorations and dogs could spell disaster. This quick guide to holiday decorations and dogs should help you avoid potentially problematic situations for both…

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Tips for Helping Your Pet Adjust to Hectic Holiday Schedules

Cat sitting next to christmas tree

The holidays may be great for us humans, but for your four-legged family members, it may not be so much fun. Dogs can get over-excited with all the extra commotion and cats may quickly become overwhelmed by the changes in routine.  You may find your pets jumping up on people, or disappearing for hours, or…

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Tips for Keeping Pets Off of Furniture and Counters

Picture of dog sitting on a sofa

Loving your pets means creating safe boundaries for them in your home. Plus, not only do you need to keep them safe, but it’s also nice to keep your furniture and kitchen counters in good shape! Therefore, it’s worth taking the time to learn a few ways you can keep your pets off of these…

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Top Tips for Dealing with Pet Anxiety

Pet Anxiety

Are you headed out of the house in Raleigh?  Leaving your pet alone for long periods of time can make them feel lonely and anxious and cause unruly behavior such as urinating or defecating in the house or destroying furniture. Here are some tips on how you can make temporary separation easier for them. Prepare…

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Keeping Our Staff and Clients Safe

Safety - Cat and Dog sleeping securely together

The safety of our staff and clients is top priority! We’re open and committed to following the protocols set forth by the CDC. Here are some of the steps we’re taking: Sanitizing all work-related supplies and materials, including high-touch surfaces in our cars Frequent, thorough hand washing Wearing a face covering Sanitizing surfaces we may…

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Tips for Protecting Your Pets From the Cold

Protect Your Pet from the Cold - Dog outside

It’s getting mighty chilly out there. And there will be many more brr-isk days to look forward to this winter season. Raleigh Pawz knows your dog just can’t resist frolicking in all that mysterious, magnificent white stuff. If you have a cat, however, they probably won’t be quite so thrilled. Whether your pet loves or…

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How to Help Minimize Your Pet’s Stress During the Holidays

Minimize Your Pet's Stress - relaxed cat under the table

Ah, home sweet home. It’s a place you can relax and let your guard down. A place where (usually) you have say over who walks in through your doors. But your pet doesn’t have the same control over its environment that you do. And this can cause it to experience increased stress. Raleigh Pawz knows…

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Halloween Safety Tips for Your Pets

Halloween Pet Safety

Who doesn’t love Halloween? It’s a great time to be a kid — or to be a kid again. Raleigh Pawz wants you and your pet to enjoy the holiday fun and silliness — all while avoiding the kind of holiday that will haunt you for years to come. Hide the Halloween loot Fido just…

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Fireworks and Your Pet

Fireworks and Pet Safety - Happy Dog

Almost everyone enjoys a good fireworks show on the Fourth of July — but you can bet that does not include your dog. Raleigh Pawz knows that to Fido, Independence Day is hands-down the most terrifying day of the year — but many pet owners don’t seem to take their pet’s off-the-charts anxiety on this…

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