I can’t go a day, let alone an hour without hearing, reading or talking about the canine flu. The canine influenza virus – (CIV) H3N2 – which is similar in symptoms to the human flu but its own strain, first became a huge issue back in 2015 mostly in Chicago. The city went crazy trying to figure out where it …
How to Repel Ticks Without Chemicals or Collars
Dog Not Gone but the Ticks Are We got to test a tick repelling product you put on your dog but have the luxury of being able to take it off. Disclaimer: Thanks to some cat lovers who warned me, this product is not intended or safe for cats as they tend to be very sensitive to permethrin. For more information …
What’s Up Wednesday – Pet Business Coaching
During our What’s Up Wednesday series we typically focus on pet related businesses that we spotlight, recommend or just want to share their existence with our pet-loving readers. Today is no different except instead of bringing you a pet care business or insurance company that could help you, we’re bringing you a pet business coach and how they help the …
6 Memorial Day Pet Safety Tips
Memorial Day is just around the corner and while it is a day that we take to remember those that died in active military service it’s also a day where many celebrate the unofficial start to summer. The celebrations can include picnics, trips to the beach, and cookouts at your home or your friends and families. Before you go opening the door …
What’s Up Wednesday – BlogPaws 2017
*All pictures are property of BlogPaws, Silver Paws Studio, Carl Kerridge Photography and other respective photographers. Permission was granted to share by conference attendees and may not be shared elsewhere, printed or reproduced without explicit permission from the photographers. I had the fantastic fortune to head to Myrtle Beach last week for the BlogPaws 2017 conference. I was surrounded by 500 of the most …
Pet Safe Business Spotlight – Love and Kisses Pet Sitting
I decided to combine our What’s Up Wednesday’s series with our Pet Safe Business Spotlight for a few reasons. First, I knew that Maureen was an amazing pet sitter that was comfortable in front of the camera. She and her company, Love and Kisses Pet Sitting in Indian Trail, NC have been posting fantastic Facebook Live videos of what exactly a …
Pet Care Services – Want a Great Way to Market Your Business?
Lead with Education in Your Marketing Pet sitter friends want a great marketing idea? Pet owning friends, want to know what you will soon be demanding of your pet care providers? If you have equally wonderful baby sitters for your human child to choose from but the only difference is one knows first aid & CPR, who are you going …
Plans for Your Pet If You Die
This may be a topic that you won’t even think about until you read this but have you ever considered what to do with your pets in case something unexpected happens to you? Just like any other member of the family, your pet(s) needs someone to take care of him or her in case you die. You would not want …
Pet First Aid Awareness Month – Pet Business Insurance; What Pet Owners Should Know
Are Your Paws in Protected Hands? We’re rounding out the month of pet first aid awareness with something very few of us think about but really should. Whether you are a pet owner or pet care professional – making certain you are covered when something goes wrong is paramount. Pet Care Insurance I had the great fortune to have met …
Pet First Aid Awareness – Bugs Suck
Bugs Suck, Sting, Bite and Just Plain Stink! We have to be aware of these pesky pests and keep in mind even indoor bugs can wreak some havoc. Our feline friends are certainly likely victims of fleas, flies, ticks, wasps, bees, spiders and mosquitoes but it’s our canine companions that tend to suffer the brunt of the stinging, stabbing, and biting …