Pet Safety
Your Dog and Kids Can Be Friends
When given the opportunity, a dog and a child can be the best of friends. There’s always the potential that your pet will eagerly welcome attention from kids, but that is not always the case. Sometimes a child’s noise and energy can be overwhelming to a dog. But, there are things that you can do…
Read MoreEnsure 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 MoreHoliday Pet Safety Infographic
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Read MorePoof Launches The World’s Smallest, Most Comfortable Pet Activity Trackers
The Pea and the Bean track your pet’s daily activity, progress, rest, food intake and calories burned. Poof, an innovative pet tech company out of Silicon Valley, announced today the availability of their new pet wearables, the Pea and the Bean. With Poof, pet owners no longer need to wonder if their pets are sleeping…
Read MoreBizarre Pet Accidents Produce 11 Candidates for 2016 Hambone Award
After reviewing nearly 1.5 million pet insurance claims received over the past year, Nationwide has nominated 11 worthy candidates for the 2016 Hambone Award. Each year, the nation’s first and largest provider of pet health insurance, searches through its database of more than 575,000 insured pets to honor the most “Unusual Claim of the Year.”…
Read MoreDealing With a Dog’s Destructive Chewing
By Leah Presser It is one of life’s greatest joys to know the love and companionship of a dog. They follow you around with deep admiration in their eyes. They get excited when you come home. A lick on the face and the wagging of their tail confirms that you are everything good in the…
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