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Feline Parenthood: Embracing the Duties of Cat Owners Cat parenting is both a rewarding and a multi-faceted commitment. Being a responsible cat parent means providing the proper care for your kitty, including appropriate nutrition, providing a cat-friendly environment and proper veterinary care, and respecting each kitty’s unique needs and personality. One of the myths people believe about cats is that you can leave them alone and that they take care of themselves. True cat parents […]
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Peace of Mind with Professional Cat Sitters in Miami Leaving your beloved cat at home when you travel can be a source of stress for both you and your kitty. No one likes to leave their family behind alone, especially cats who need TLC and a watchful eye, and we already know that cats should not be left alone for long periods of time. Opting for a professional cat sitter in Miami can transform this […]
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By Eduardo Montalvo Looking for a Cat Sitter in Miami? Ask These Important Questions! As a devoted cat parent, finding the best cat sitter in Miami is more than a convenience; it’s a total commitment to the happiness and well-being of your feline companion. In a market with only a handful of trustworthy options, ensuring your cat receives the best in-home cat-sitting service requires thorough vetting and careful consideration. Cats flourish with routine care, affection, […]
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Adopting a Cat for Christmas? We’ll Help You Introduce Your Cats to Each Other! Are you thinking of adopting a cat for Christmas? Miami-Dade County Animal Service is presenting its heartwarming “Home for the Holidays” campaign again, a beautiful initiative to find loving homes for pets eagerly awaiting adoption at the county shelter. This offers a golden opportunity for you to welcome a charming feline into your family at no cost, adding warmth and joy […]
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How to play with your indoor cat! At Equipaws, a lot of our pack is comprised of pups (and a few bipeds), but we also have kitties in the family! As such, this blog is for our feline pals and their parents, who know that bringing a cat into their home is a significant commitment. We want  to help you provide a happy and healthy environment for your cat, not only for the cat’s sake, […]
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Don’t punish your cat! As cat people and cat sitters, we do NOT punish cats. We address causes first to correct behavior. Punishing a cat can stress them out, make them feel frightened, worsen problems, and destroy the trust and bond they have with you. It’s helpful to think of them the way you would a human child- there is a reason they are “acting out.” They are responding to something in their lives or […]
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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 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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Seven reasons you should not leave cat home alone on vacation  If you could ask your cat, what do you think they would say?  We think they would say different things than you think.  Do you think you have an independent cat? We think you have a cool cat. Being in veterinary medicine and Pet Home Health Care for over 2 decades, Lory Nelson Brunner, our Director of Home Health Care, has learned a lot […]
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So let’s all agree, cats are all very different. Some say the color determines the attitude. Some swear that female orange cats are always jerks, tortoise shells are all super sweet, and calico cats are… extra spicy. Myths about kitties and their behavior abound- that they need to be outdoors, that they’re less needy than dogs. Whatever you think you know, it’s all different and so are they. These are some facts that you may […]
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Looking for the right pet sitting services in Miami? The process can difficult with so much at stake (your pets are your family, after all), which is why we want you to know exactly how Equipaws Pet Services works. If we had to sum up our approach in one sentence, it would be that we believe the magic is in the details. It’s the little things that make life special, and that also keep your pets fit, […]
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Why Cats Pee Outside the Litter Box Cats. People have been trying to figure them out for years. Sometimes they are cuddly and loving, other times they seem cold and grumpy… one minute they are rubbing up against your leg, begging for head scratches, and the next they are pushing books off shelves. The biggest mystery among most cat owners is why a cat can be content using the litter box one day but then […]
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Cat Health Month: Help your cat live 9 lives February is Cat Health Month, which is a purrrfect reminder to check on your feline friend! Cats are known to be independent, often giving a standoffish impression when humans are around or playing hard to get for affection.  Every now and then they ask for a little love and a bit of food, so caring for them seems fairly simple. More care than you think goes […]
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Miami Pet Spotlight: Simba, a Domestic Shorthair Owner: Marylynne Winning over Shy Cats Working for a Miami pet sitting and dog walking company, you experience your fair share of animal personalities and entertainment. Cat sitting is becoming more and more popular and recently I was lucky enough to meet a rescue cat named Simba, a domestic shorthair with a gorgeous gray tabby pattern who has curious eyes, a hesitant demeanor, and an enormous need for […]
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Catnip 101 for Curious Cat Lovers Our cat sitters have all seen our cat clients go crazy for catnip, but what are we giving our furry friends? What is catnip and how does it affect Spot, Hemingway, or whomever your special kitty may be? What do you really know about this so-called “cat drug”? Here is Catnip 101 for any curious cat lovers! 1. What is catnip? Catnip is a perennial herb called Labiatae, which […]
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