by Susan Gary | Dec 1, 2021 | Cat Care, Dog Care, Pet Sitting, Pet Sitting McKinney Tx, Responsible Dog Ownership
In 2021, pet parents are expected to spend $109.6 BILLION, yes, BILLION, dollars on their pets. A large portion of this will go towards care for pets while humans are travelling or working from an office. There are several pet care choices: professional pet care, care...
by Susan Gary | Nov 4, 2021 | Dog Care, Responsible Dog Ownership
Retractable leashes are popular and available at every pet store and online. Unfortunately, many pet parents are unaware of the dangers of using a retractable leash. People often choose them thinking they will give their dogs extra freedom to sniff and poke around on...
by Susan Gary | Oct 4, 2021 | Cat Care, Dog Care, News, Responsible Dog Ownership
Texas currently has the most reported cases of pets with the COVID-19 virus, according to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (wfaa.com) While it is rare, COVID-19 can spread to pets. How do you protect your pet? Avoid dog parks When...
by Susan Gary | Sep 14, 2021 | Cat Care, Dog Care, News, Responsible Dog Ownership
What Is Your Pet Telling You? Even the best pet parent can miss signs that their pet is in pain. Many pets are masters at hiding pain, a behavior that goes back to protecting themselves from predators. Pets also love to please their humans and often muster the energy...
by Susan Gary | Aug 12, 2021 | Dog Care, News, Responsible Dog Ownership
Our grandpup, Daisy, is a high energy dog. When she is bored, or does not have enough exercise, she is destructive. Our daughter and son-in-law have spent an enormous amount of time talking with dog trainers, vets, and behavior specialists to learn how to meet Daisy’s...
by Susan Gary | Aug 27, 2019 | Dog Care
Having a backyard big enough for your dog to play in is truly a blessing for dog owners. None of us want to keep our furry friends locked up in the house all day, so having a space for them to run around and enjoy the outdoors a bit is a best-case scenario for...