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Can I Get The Coronavirus From My Pet?

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With all the uncertainty surrounding the novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) health scare, what about your pet? I mentioned, jokingly, that my flu symptoms were probably tied to this latest pandemic (my humor is dark). My boss said, “You don’t want to give it to your dog!”

Oh my gosh, I thought! Is that even possible?

If the thought hasn’t crossed your mind, but the mention of it has sent your brain into a spiral, pause. I’m going to run you through everything I already researched. [Read more…] about Can I Get The Coronavirus From My Pet?

Thank You, Pet Sitters!

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We are in the middle of Professional Pet Sitters Week! Now seems like a good time to offer a thank you to the hard working professionals that care for our pets.

For all the times that you go out of your way to make sure our pets are safe and fed, thank you!

For every time you wipe down muddy, snowy, or rain-drenched paws, thank you!

For every time you noticed something that didn’t seem quite right about our pet and informed us of the concern, thank you!

For every holiday you spent with our pets so that we could travel to visit our loved ones, thank you!

For all the time and training you invest so that you are able to handle any situation that arises, thank you!

And for all of the love that you give our pet for the duration of their time with us, thank you!

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Professional Pet Sitters Week

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Finding just the right person to take care of your pet isn’t a choice any pet parent takes lightly. When you find the right pet sitter, you probably do a happy dance knowing that your floofin is in good hands. Did you know March 1st through March 7th is the week dedicated to pet sitters?

Professional Pet Sitters Week kicks off Monday, March 1st. This week was first introduced in 1995 by Pet Sitters International (PSI). This year marks the 26th annual celebration. The week is observed, according to PSI’s website  to honor

“professional pet-care providers, seeks to educate the pet-owning public about the advantages of professional in-home pet care and encourages pet-loving entrepreneurs to explore professional pet sitting as a viable career.” [Read more…] about Professional Pet Sitters Week

Pet Dental Health Month

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You probably know that February is the designated month for your pet’s dental health. Most veterinarian offices offer discounts during February to encourage pet parents to take advantage of this important service. 

But, what do you really need to do when it comes to your pet’s dental health and why?

First, you can take a quiz to find out how much you do, or don’t, know about your pet’s dental health by clicking here.

How did you do? Any surprises?  [Read more…] about Pet Dental Health Month

Top Pet Names of 2019

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Maybe you got a pet over the holiday. Maybe you are thinking about bringing one into your home this year. No matter when you bring a new pet home, one thing you always need is a name!

Rover.com compiled a list of the most popular pet names for 2019. If you need a little help naming your floofin or you are just curious, check out their data at https://www.rover.com/blog/dog-names/.

According to rover.com :

Top Male Dog Names:

  1. Max
  2. Charlie
  3. Cooper
  4. Buddy
  5. Rocky

Top Female Dog Names:

  1. Bella
  2. Luna
  3. Lucy
  4. Daisy
  5. Lily

Top Male Cat Names:

  1. Oliver
  2. Leo
  3. Milo
  4. Charlie
  5. Max

Top Female Cat Names:

  1. Luna
  2. Bella
  3. Oliver
  4. Kitty
  5. Charlie

In addition to these names, they also have breakouts of food names, rockstar names, Game of Thrones names, and others. You can even use their dog name generator to come up with options.