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Author: Frankie Berti

About Frankie Berti

A founding member of the Equipaws family, Frankie can mostly be found working behind the scenes, helping co-create online branding, managing several social media accounts, designing brand collateral, writing copy, and managing events. She also fills in for pet sitters and dog walkers when needed in Palmetto Bay, Pinecrest, and South Miami. Her own small pack consists of Boots the Shih Tzu mix and Nutmeg the Chiweenie.

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Cat Sitting Do’s!

Cat Sitting Do’s: We have a LOT of experience cat sitting in Miami and after lots of exposure to our feline friends, we’ve come up with some important do’s for every cat sitter, cat parent, or cat lover to follow. Cats are often misunderstood not just in the sense that people think they are cold and unaffectionate, but also in the way that many people also think that they can be left alone for long […]
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10 Cat Sitting and Parenting Don’ts

10 Cat sitting don’ts! We have a LOT of experience cat sitting in Miami and after lots of exposure to our feline friends, we’ve come up with some important don’ts for every cat lover to follow. Cats are often misunderstood not just in the sense that people think they are all cold and unaffectionate… Many people also think that they can be left alone for long periods of time because they are self-sufficient, that they’re […]
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How to prepare your pet for a hurricane in Miami

How to prepare your pet for a hurricane Hurricane season lasts from June 1st to November 30th, with the most active months typically being August and September. Do you know how to prepare your pet for a hurricane? Do you have your hurricane supplies ready for you and your pets? It’s easy to start preparing today if you aren’t ready by purchasing items each time you go to the market or putting in your Chewy […]
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Who Needs Pet Home Health Care?

Who needs pet home health care? As much as we try to keep them healthy and safe, our pets may experience disease, accidents, or certain illnesses that will require extra care, such as administration of fluid, insulin for diabetes, or rehab and wound care. Our dogs and cats are getting the best in medicine these days. Dogs and cats are fortunate that veterinary medicine has advanced as much as it has. From diabetes detection to […]
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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Halloween Pet Safety Tips Howl-o-ween is almost here and we want to share several tips to keep your pets safe on the spookiest night of the year! First, don’t leave your pups in the car if you’re taking your kids trick-or-treating. It should go without saying but sometimes accidents happen. 💚🙏🏽 Better yet, leave them home with their own treats! Because our pups will need walks on Halloween, we have these recommendations to keep them […]
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What Does a Pet Sitter Do?

I was having a drink with friends in beautiful South Miami last week and got to chatting with a nice couple sitting next to me at the bar. As these conversations go, they soon asked me about what I do for a living. When I told them “I’m a pet sitter,” they were full of questions: do I walk dogs, or do I bring the dogs to my home? How popular is pet sitting? People […]
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Litter Box Etiquette for a Happy Cat

Litter Box Etiquette:    We love taking care of our kitties (proof that you can be both a dog and a cat person!). We’re here to improve their lives and, as a result, the lives of you, their humans! So allow us to help you with your litter box etiquette. Yes, yours! Cats have a natural instinct to cover their droppings, and you will 99.999% of the time not have to worry about litter box […]
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April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month

April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and the perfect time for pet owners to learn life-saving skills from Pet Tech’s Pet CPR & First Aid course. Our pet sitter Frankie recently became a Pet Tech instructor and is ready to help Miami’s pets stay safe, healthy, and happy! Equipaws Pet Services is all about prevention first and foremost. That includes giving your dogs great nutrition, making sure they are not overweight, providing them with […]
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COVID Puppies Why is my dog so afraid of everything!?

COVID Canine Syndrome: Why is my dog so afraid of everything!? Dee Hoult, Doggie Deeva and CEO of Applause Your Paws, South Florida’s largest privately owned dog training company, is our guest expert for this week’s blog topic on why pandemic puppies (also known as COVID puppies) are so anxious and afraid of everything. “On behalf of our canine friends we say thank you 2020 for all the dog adoptions. New puppies, big and small, […]
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Pet sitting vs. boarding in Miami

Should You Choose Pet Sitting or Boarding for Pets in Miami?  Pet sitting vs. boarding in Miami The excitement of Spring break and a well-deserved vacation is around the corner! Your tickets are printed, bathing suits are packed, and sunscreen already applied, but what are you forgetting? Looking down you see your furry friend smiling and wagging their tail at you, leash in mouth, begging to join the adventure.  Unfortunately, your pooch pal can’t always […]
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3 Pet Love Stories: How These Pets Found Their Forever Homes

There are quite a few dog rescues in Miami that work hard to find pets their forever homes. We wanted to share three heartwarming stories from some of our favorite dog rescues, Paws4You Rescue and Paw Patrol Animal Rescue. Please enjoy these beautiful stories, told in their own words. Bigby the 10 year old Collie Mix: Paws4You Rescue’s Miracle A 10-year-old Border Collie Mix “We rescued Bigby from the county shelter on March 18th. At […]
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Coral Gables Dog Walkers

Coral Gables Dog Walkers There are countless reasons Coral Gables is called the City Beautiful. From the stately oak and banyan trees in the neighborhoods, to Fairchild Tropical Botanical Garden, to the University of Miami and historic buildings like the Biltmore, and its rich culture, there is so much for humans, pups (and their dog walkers) to enjoy!  Dog-Friendly Coral Gables Hangouts Coral Gables is a beautiful, pedestrian and dog-friendly city (the shade from those […]
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Dog Dental Health Care Is Important!

Poor dog dental health care can affect a pet’s overall health, longevity, quality of life, and interaction with its owner without exhibiting obvious clinical signs of disease. (AHA). So many pet owners think their pets’ teeth are fine but over ⅔ of adult pets have some form of periodontal disease. This is a painful infection that can ultimately affect the liver, heart, and kidneys through the spread of infection in the body. February is Dog […]
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Happy National Train Your Dog Month!

Happy National Train Your Dog Month! A healthy body, calm mind, AND great manners? Yes, your dog can have it all, and National Train Your Dog Month is the perfect reason to get started- be it with your new puppies, or even your seniors. It’s never too late, and there are many excellent benefits for both you and your furry family member, including: It’s a great way for you to bond with your pup! Your […]
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Five Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Dogs and Cats!

Five Easy Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Dogs and Cats! Valentine’s Day romance aside, your pet sitters know that what’s really most important to any pet parent is how to include their pets in fun holidays like these! We have found a few creative and pet-friendly ideas to make your pet’s Valentine’s Day special. Whether you’re staying in together, or leaving these gifts for us to give them while pet sitting them, we hope you […]
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