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October 20, 2015Blog, Canine Behavior, Home-page, Pet Health, Pet Resources, Pet Sitter's POV, Uncategorized dog eating grass, grass eating, Miami dogs, pet sitters in Miami, why do dogs eat grass by Frankie Berti

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?

Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass? “Logan! Logan! Quit eating that! Logan come on!” A few gentle tugs on the sweet pup’s leash, and I cannot get him away from a dirty patch of grass he’s chomping on. After a moment of grazing, I finally pick him up and place him away from the plant, directing his attention elsewhere. Recently he’s been eating any grass he can get his teeth on. What is the infatuation with grass? As a […]

Six Important Ways Your Dog Benefits from Regular Walks

Six Important Benefits of Daily Dog Walks How often do you walk your beloved dog (honestly)? Do your dogs bark, whine, chew or dig excessively? Are they restless or do they misbehave around company? Pay attention, they may be trying to communicate with you. Many pet owners underestimate the value of a dog walk. Dog walking can improve your pet’s behavior and help them both mentally and physically. Benefits beyond the obvious can help […]

To Scoop Poop or not to Scoop, That Is the Question! This parody of a famous Shakespearean line of the play Hamlet makes us think: why did Shakespeare never write about… poop… the way he wrote about roses? “What’s in a name? That which we call a rose By any other name would smell as sweet…” (Romeo and Juliet) Well, obviously, when we think of things aesthetically pleasing, dog poop does not make the list. […]

Small dog eating a cupcake it shouldnt eat

November 26, 2014Pet Health, Pet Poisoning, Pet Resources can cats eat turkey, can dogs eat turkey, dog food Thanksgiving, dog poisons Thanksgiving, thanksgiving food dogs and cats can eat, thanksgiving food for dogs and cats, toxic foods to pets, Toxic Thanksgiving Foods for pets, What to feed your dog on Thanksgiving by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Which Thanksgiving Day Foods Are Bad for Pets?

Toxic Thanksgiving Day Foods for Pets Thanksgiving is all about sharing love and friendship. Of course we want to indulge in one of our tastiest holidays with our dogs and cats, but you must be careful of the foods dogs and cats can’t eat. Use our quick guide for a list of what is, and is not, cat- and dog-friendly people food on Thanksgiving Day. Doggy (and Kitty) Don’ts: Onions, garlic, chives, and leeks are off-limits to […]

Why You Should Hire a Dog Walker in Miami

Does Your Dog Really Need Daily Walks? Call us biased as dog walkers, but yes! Dogs are animals that work by nature; whatever their breed (or mix!), every dog was bred with a working purpose! Because the majority of dogs are naturally active, it’s important that they get the appropriate amount of exercise or be given work. Even those cute lap dogs who make great couch potato companions need to exercise if we want […]

Pet Food Recall: Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats

Dog Treat Recall: Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats There has been yet another pet food recall, this time in the form of Pet Center Inc.’s voluntary recall of Lamb Crunchy’s dog treats (3 oz bag, LAM-003, ,UPC# 727348200038) with date code 122015 product of USA for the potential contamination of Salmonella. These treats were sold in California, Colorado, Washington, and Wisconsin in these stores: Gelson’s Market, General Pet, Nor-Sky Pet Supply and Independent Pet. While we’re based in […]

Miami Pet First Aid and CPR Classes

Sign Up for Pet First Aid and CPR Classes in Miami! We all love our pets like family. Did you know that pets, just like your children, are at greater risk of injury or death from preventable accidents than any other reason? In fact, 70% of pets who are injured and die as a result of their injuries could have survived if they’d been given CPR or First Aid on site. That’s why Equipaws Pet Services […]

STOP Giving Your Dogs Jerky Treats

Stop Giving Your Dogs and Cats Jerky Treats It’s all over the news constantly: jerky treats are not good for your dogs. In fact, as of May 1, 2014, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has received 4,800 complaints of illness in pets who ate chicken, duck, or sweet potato treats, almost all of which were imported from China. The reports include more than 1,000 canine deaths- a horrific number. And now they’ve been linked […]

There are tons of fun, dog-friendly events throughout Miami in April, and we have our paws in lots of them! We’re happy that West Elm Dadeland approached us to put on a pet-friendly event at their Dadeland store on April 13, 2014. The Downtown Dadeland area is very pet-friendly; the condos allow cats and dogs, and the store encourages paw traffic. Add that all up and it equals the perfect spot for a dog-friendly mixer! Together, […]

Bringing the Yellow Dog Project to Miami

Dog Walkers Helping Dogs in Need of Space in Miami Did you know that some dogs are DINOS? As fun as that sounds, DINOS is actually an acronym for Dogs In Need Of Space. Like people, dogs have unique personalities that are shaped by their experiences as well as medical and mental health conditions. As such, not all dogs are happy to be approached by charging puppies or inquisitive sniffers, not to mention overly confident and […]

Dog Friendly Parks Coconut Grove

Dog Friendly Parks, Coconut Grove, FL After indulging in all that food & drink in the uber dog-friendly Coconut Grove restaurants, you and your furry friend would really benefit from a nice walk! Our pet sitters have enjoyed every park below in their very serious research on dog-fun. Please enjoy these pawsome dog friendly parks in Miami! The Barnacle Historic State Park: Between the hours of 9:00 am and 5:00 pm, The Barnacle is a […]

Solutions for Dog Anxiety and Pet Mental Health Did you know that March is Polite Pets Month in Australia? This March, Polite Pets Month is focusing on pet mental health, including anxiety issues. As the mommy of Ty, a 13 year old mix breed rescue who suffers from a severe combination of fear of thunder as well as separation anxiety, Pet Sitter Beccie and her mother have quite a bit of experience with dog anxiety. Ty’s […]

Freshest Breath for Pets Photo Contest | Miami

Fresh Breath for Pets Photo Contest! Who has the cleanest, healthiest smile of all? How likely are you to smooch your pooch or kitty on Valentine’s Day? If you said “not very,” that’s a red flag! Did you know foul dog and cat breath is NOT normal? Stinky breath can signal gum or periodontal disease in your fur kids, which can cause a lot of damage to their internal organs! So through the end of […]

IMPORTANT: Pet Food Recall!

We shared this voluntary recall with our pet sitting and dog walking clients earlier last week when we first heard about it. There is yet another Salmonella contamination scare for dry cat and dog foods, this time from Pro-Pet LLC. These foods were distributed in Florida, so there may be a chance that you or one of your friends have come across them. Please read the FDA’s press release, and spread the word with your […]

Save Your Pet’s Life: Learn about Obstructions

It is so important to be alert and aware of your dogs' behaviors while on walks with them or even lounging in the backyard; our little friends can ingest very dangerous objects in a split second, leading to harmful obstructions which can result in death. Learn more about the causes, symptoms, and treatment for obstructions in pets in our blog post!

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Why Does Your Dog Eat Grass?

Six Important Ways Your Dog Benefits from Regular Walks

To Scoop Poop or not to Scoop, That Is the Question!

Which Thanksgiving Day Foods Are Bad for Pets?

Why You Should Hire a Dog Walker in Miami

Pet Food Recall: Lamb Crunchy’s Dog Treats

Miami Pet First Aid and CPR Classes

STOP Giving Your Dogs Jerky Treats

Dog Adoption Event in Downtown Dadeland

Bringing the Yellow Dog Project to Miami

Dog Friendly Parks Coconut Grove

Ty: A Success Story about Dog Anxiety

Freshest Breath for Pets Photo Contest | Miami

IMPORTANT: Pet Food Recall!

Save Your Pet’s Life: Learn about Obstructions

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Professional Pet Sitting &
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