Guinea pigs are a popular first pet, especially for children. It’s pretty hard to resist those furry potato-shaped guys. Aside from being cute and cuddly, caring for them can be very particular, and you should do your research to properly prepare if you’re thinking of getting one. Guinea Pigs are [...]
Hello there, Exceptional Pet Sitting community! It’s Damiane, here! Hopefully, you and your pets are staying warm and cozy during these cold, Texas days. We’ve gotten through the first month of a new year, and our business and client base has grown. With that in mind, I decided to do [...]
We hope that you all had a lovely Thanksgiving. The holiday season tends to add a little more commotion to our lives than usual, and maintaining a sense of calm may take more effort. While we take our occasional moments to find our peace, let’s not forget our pups. The [...]
Summer is in full swing, which means many of us are gearing up to go on vacation. While you are mapping out road trips, booking flights, making hotel reservations, and making checklists, it’s essential to factor in your fur babies if they will be accompanying you. Traveling with your dog [...]
National Hairball Awareness Day was the last Friday in April. Yeah, I missed it too, who knew? This Dallas cat sitter did not. Oh well, there’s always next year! What are hairballs, and why do cats get them? Kitties have barbs on their tongues or papillae that face backward. As they groom [...]
It is March, so that means St. Patrick’s Day! Lots of green, beer, and green beer. If you partake in green libations, be sure to keep them out of reach of your pets. [...]
Taking your dog to the Vet is as important as taking your human family members to the doctor. From shots, to well checks, to broken bones and more, dogs experience the bumps and bruises of life just like humans. They should be cared for just the same. How often should [...]
The FDA released a statement regarding recalls of Blue Buffalo and Wellness brand pet foods. These voluntary recalls were prompted by the possibility that the food contains thyroid hormones: “March 27, 2017 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is advising pet owners and caretakers, veterinarians, and the pet food industry to be [...]
“In early 2015, the law firm of Morgan and Morgan filed a class action lawsuit against Purina over ingredients found in its line of Beneful dog food. Despite this lawsuit, and the thousands of complaints of kidney failure that led to it, the products remain available to purchase at a [...]
There’s nothing worse than coming home to the surprise redecorating of your kitchen table’s legs or living room upholstery, courtesy of your cat’s scratching instinct. That doesn’t necessarily mean your cat has some inexplicable scratch problem that most other cat owners don’t experience as well. There are many reasons why [...]