Most dogs absolutely love riding in the car. However, traveling with dogs in your vehicle can pose a lot of safety risks. Seat belts and… Read More »Take me for a ride! How to Keep Your Dog (and YOU) Safe in the Car
Long gone are the days when dogs ate only scraps from our dinner tables, but who hasn’t sneaked a tasty morsel of “people food” to… Read More »Dogs and “People Food”
Many dogs get kennel cough during their lives, and though the hacking, raspy cough may sound serious, the condition itself rarely is. In fact, it… Read More »What You Need To Know About Kennel Cough
Dogs are like magnets for many children, drawing them in with squeals of delight and grasping little fingers. Nevertheless, the same gestures, sounds, and posture… Read More »Pat, Pet, Pause!
Foxtails and grass seed awns are designed to do one thing: burrow. This is how the grass spreads as the seed slowly works its way… Read More »How to Protect Your Dog During Foxtail Season
We’ve all been there: You’re out on the beach or at the dog park, and when you cheerfully call, “Spot, come!” your dog blithely ignores… Read More »10 Tips for Getting Your Dog to Come When Called
For families who are prepared to offer a lifetime of safe, compassionate, and enriching pet care, adopting can be a deeply fulfilling experience for animals… Read More »7 Western Washington Animal Welfare Nonprofits to Know
While they’re pretty to look at, often smell good, and can serve several functional purposes for humans, many household plants can prove toxic for curious… Read More »Know What Plants to Keep Away from Your Pets
Life with roommates can bring joy or misery, and the result starts and ends with basic compatibility and conscious coexisting. This principle is no different… Read More »How to Coexist When Living in an Apartment with Pets
When temperatures start to climb, there can be little escape for those without air conditioning. This is especially true in the Seattle area — a… Read More »How to Keep Pets Cool in a Home Without Air Conditioning
Now that we’ve wrapped up Thanksgiving (and, consequently, the heaps of leftovers we’re bound to be reheating every day for the foreseeable future), there’s only… Read More »A Guide to Holiday Safety for Pets
We know our clients consider their pets an important part of the family. When you care so deeply for your pets, it’s natural to want… Read More »7 Fall and Winter Exercise Tips for Your Pets
As the holiday travel season approaches, your family’s plans are likely beginning to come together. For many, a vacation away from home may be in… Read More »Boarding Your Pet vs. Hiring a Pet Sitter
Seattleites are used to talk of “The Big One” — the megaquake projected to happen sometime in the Pacific Northwest’s not-so-distant future. Should a natural… Read More »Don’t Forget These Emergency Kit Essentials for Your Pets
It’s no secret that even the shyest pets tend to imprint on their owners. While this can mean a whole lot of love, snuggles, pets… Read More »Top 5 Ways to Keep Your Pet Entertained During the Workday
When it comes to your pet’s laundry list of needs and preferences, you know every detail by heart — and when you leave your dog… Read More »What to Include When Leaving a Note for Your Sitter
Most pet service providers focus on dogs, and we’ve definitely talked plenty about our canine companions on this blog. But of course dogs aren’t the… Read More »YES, Your Cat Needs a Sitter
When you adore your dog, but just can’t stand the shedding fur all over your sofa, it may be time to train your four-legged buddy… Read More »How to Keep Your Dog Off The Couch
As we discussed in our last blog post, bloat is one of the most life-endangering and sadly common threats to the health of your dog.… Read More »What to Do If You Detect Bloat in Your Dog: An Emergency Guide
Many dog owners aren’t aware of one of the most common and dangerous threats to a dog’s health: bloat. Also known as “stomach torsion,” or… Read More »Bloat: The Doggy Killer Every Owner Needs to Know About