Top 3 Types of Pet Allergies
Just like us, many of our pets have spring allergies - they are quite common. But determining the cause of those allergies may take a little detective work. The 3 main types of pet allergies are flea, food, and environmental. Just like allergies in people, they may...
Are My Cats Fighting – That is the Question
Do you ever wonder if you're watching a full on cat fight? If you have two or more cats, you may have seen this happen. One minute they are just lounging around; the next minute, they are on the floor biting and kicking. How can you tell if this is just for fun or...
5 Reasons Your Dog Won’t Stop Licking You
There isn't much in this world that tops a kiss from your best friend. Most people attribute licking as a way to show affection; dogs love licking. They lick themselves, lick you, lick other dogs, so is that all about affection, or could there be other reasons for...
Cool Calico Cat Facts
Calico cats are really cool - they have such beautiful markings (tri-color)! But did you know that calicoes are individual in many other ways too? Almost all calico cats are female. The orange and black markings are located on the X-chromosome and female cats, just...
We Were Featured Again in Pet Sitter’s International Magazine
Our Feature in Pet Sitters International Magazine: Meet Jennifer Betts Jennifer Betts, owner of Run and Play in Takoma Park, Maryland, is a master’s level licensed graduate social worker, and started her pet-sitting business as a sole proprietorship in 2014 after...
Crate Expectations
Crate Expectations Crate training your pet is widely recommended by dog trainers and veterinarians. Yet many people resist using a crate because they feel confinement is cruel or unfair. However many people happily put their child in a playpen to keep them safe, so...
Heat Exhaustion – Recognize the Signs
Every summer, we talk about pets and how to recognize the signs of heat exhaustion; after all, they are wearing fur coats! Heat exhaustion is what happens before heatstroke, and it's best to learn to recognize it before it advances further, because heat stroke is...
Separation Anxiety after Quarantine
There have been many joys with the "stay at home" order and one has been the delight of extra time spent with our pets. They have made us laugh and have kept us company throughout this ordeal, but we're all pretty tired from this quarantine. But as restrictions are...
Social Distancing With Our Pets
During this Covid-19 pandemic, many of us are finding Social Distancing a challenge, but it would be twice as hard if we didn't have our beloved pets with us. They help us to manage stress, make us laugh, get us moving, and are great listeners. Let's use this time we...
Ready, Set, Bark!
Text us today and mention the word "barketing" and get 10% off your first 2 weeks of service. Be sure to include your location (either exact address, closest intersection or building), days of the week for walking, cat care, or boarding dates desired as well as the age & breed of your pet. We'll get right back to you.
