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February 3, 2024Cat Sitting, Cats cat parenting, cat parenting 101, how to be a good cat owner, how to take care of your cat, Miami cats by Equipaws Pet Services

This Is the Right Way to Be a Cat Owner: Cat Parenting 101

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 […]

adopting a cat for Christmas? How to introduce a new cat to your current kitties

December 21, 2023Adopt a Cat or a Dog, Cat Sitting, Cats how to introduce a new cat, how to introduce cats to each other, introduce new cat to cat, introduce new cat to your current cat, introducing cats to cats, tips on introducing a new cat by Equipaws Pet Services

Adopting a Cat for Christmas? We’ll Help You Introduce Your New Cat to Your Other Kitties!

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 […]

May 1, 2023Cats cat health, Cat sitting, feline immunodeficiency virus, FIV by Equipaws Pet Services

What you need to know about cats with Feline Immunodeficiency Virus (FIV)

What is Feline Immunodeficiency Virus? Cat parents should be aware of not only the day-to-day health issues they may encounter with their kitties (such as hair balls, not getting enough water). There are also some less common and more unfamiliar health issues that we hope our beloved kitties won’t have to deal with. In the next couple of posts, we will explore some common feline diseases that you may not have heard of, including Feline […]

April 25, 2023Cats diabetes in cats, feline diabetes, symptoms of diabetes in cats, treating diabetes in cats by Equipaws Pet Services

Understanding Feline Diabetes: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Feline Diabetes Feline diabetes, or diabetes mellitus, is a condition in which a cat’s body cannot properly produce or respond to insulin, resulting in elevated levels of glucose in the blood. In this blog post, we will discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of feline diabetes. Causes of Feline Diabetes: There are two types of diabetes in cats. Type I occurs when there is a decrease in insulin production, while Type II occurs when cells […]

April 15, 2023Cats benefits of catnip, catnip, is catnip safe by Equipaws Pet Services

Is Catnip Safe for Cats? A Guide to the Benefits and Risks

Is Catnip Safe for Cats? The short answer is yes, catnip is perfectly safe for your cats! New cat parents sometimes voice concerns that their cat gets loopy when they give them catnip, and some realize that catnip doesn’t do anything for their kitties. Let’s dive deeper into what catnip is and how it affects cats! What is Catnip? Catnip is a perennial herb from the mint family that originated in Northern Africa and the […]

December 15, 2022Cats, Uncategorized cats, holiday dangers for cats, pet holiday dangers by Frankie Berti

Protect your curious cats from the most common holiday dangers!

How to protect your cat from holiday dangers The holidays are a time for joy and celebrating, but they can also be dangerous for our feline friends! From decorations and plants to rich foods and visitors, there are many potential hazards that can harm our cats. Please share this post to help every cat parent keep an eye on our furry companions and protect cats from common holiday dangers! Holiday Decorations: […]

December 15, 2022Cats cat care, cat health, indoor cats by Frankie Berti2 Comments

How to keep your cat healthy!

Cat lovers (like your friendly Equipaws cat sitters) know that you should take your cats to the vet regularly for their check ups to keep your cat healthy. We know many of you already take your kitties to their yearly visits, but there are still some cat owners who only take them when there is a problem. Here are five important reasons why taking your cat to the veterinarian yearly (and even more often as […]

Take your cat to the vet day

August 22, 2022Cats caring for a cat, cat, cat health Miami by Frankie Berti

5 Reasons to Take Your Cat to the Vet

Today is Take Your Cat to the Vet Day! It’s so important to take your cat to the vet regularly, but we’ve noticed that cats don’t go to the vet as often as their canine counterparts, and some of that has to do with the way we view cats in our culture. Cats are the most popular pet in the USA, but they go to the vet half as much as dogs do according to […]

cat litter box etiquette!

April 6, 2021Cats cat litter box, litter box by Frankie Berti

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 […]

Cat left home alone on while parents on vacation

January 15, 2021Cat Sitting, Cats Cat sitting by Frankie Berti

Should You Leave Your Cat Home Alone for a Week When You’re on Vacation? Spoiler Alert: No.

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 […]

White cat eating dry food

December 1, 2020Cats cat, cat diet, dry food for cats, is dry food bad for cats, kidney issues in cats by Equipaws Pet Services

Is Dry Food Really Good for Cats?

Is Dry Food Really Good for Cats? A friend said to me “I heard that feeding only dry food to a cat causes kidney issues’. So I decided to debunk that myth and do a little digging to see where in the world he heard that. I checked social- Facebook and Twitter- and the answer to where he got that was there. BUT, not the facts to back that up. Cats are carnivores. Dry food […]

Cat with blue eyes laying down

November 13, 2020Cat Sitting, Cats cat behavior, cat sitting Miami, indoor cats, outdoor cats, Pet sitting Miami by Equipaws Pet Services

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Your Cat

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 […]

Cat eating grass

October 8, 2020Cats cat hairballs, cat health, cat sitters Miami, cat wellness, cats Miami, home health care, why does my cat vomit by Equipaws Pet Services

Why is my cat vomiting?

𝐕𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬: why it happens and what to do⁣⁣ Our kitty parents asked for a primer on vomiting in cats, and we’re here to deliver! ⁣⁣ ⁣⁣ Cats and their hairballs. Oh boy, finding those in your favorite pair of shoes is the best! /s Fun fact, vomiting is pretty common in cats, be it from hairballs, or just like us- from overeating or eating something that doesn’t agree with them, so you may […]

Spay and neuter your cats in Miami

July 14, 2020Cats cat sitters Miami, Miami Meow Mobile, neuter kittens, spay and neuter cats, spay kittens, The Cat Network, The Miami Meow Mobile by Equipaws Pet Services2 Comments

Neuter and spay stray cats and kittens in Miami with The Cat Network

Neuter and spay stray cats and kittens in Miami Have you ever wondered how to help neuter and spay stray and feral cats and kittens in Miami? The Cat Network has you covered. We interviewed Charlene Grall, the Chairperson of the Spay and Neuter Committee for the Miami Meow Mobile (part of The Cat Network’s efforts to reduce the overpopulation of stray and feral cats in South Florida through the humane practice of sterilization, vaccination, […]

Ten Holiday Gifts for Your Cat Christmas time is around the corner, and most of our cat sitting clients are thinking of buying their beloved kitties a gift for the holidays. The holidays are, after all, a perfect time to give your feline something special, but how to choose? Here are some great gift ideas for your furry feline, courtesy of Angie, one of our dedicated cat sitters. Let us know if your cats approve […]

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