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February 28, 2017News, Pet Resources, Wildlife bufo toads, burmese pythons, feral cats, invasive species, Miami invasive species, Miami wildlife, national invasive species awareness week by Frankie Berti

National Invasive Species Awareness Week

National Invasive Species Awareness Week Written by Samantha Arner If you have ever been to Florida, you have heard of the mysterious giants that lurk deep in the Everglades. You have heard the stories of 16-foot pythons taking down full grown deer and wrestling alligators. Although these stories seem too outrageous to be true, the reality is these gigantic pythons do exist and they are only one example of the thousands of invasive species that […]

February 6, 2017Blog, Canine Behavior, Dog Training, Uncategorized Applause Your Paws, Catch Canine Training Academy, continuing education, Dog training Miami, dog walkers Miami, Equipaws Pet Services by Frankie Berti

Equipaws Goes to Catch Canine Training Academy

Equipaws Goes to Catch Canine Training Academy Our social media specialist and dog walker Kristen Cortese just completed the Catch Canine Trainers Academy taught by Dee Hoult, CEO of Applause Your Paws Dog Training and one of only 250 Certified Dog Behavior Consultants in the world. We sponsored Kristen for this week-long intensive dog training as part of our overall mission to improve the quality of our clients’ dogs’ lives. We spend a lot […]

January 13, 2017Blog, Home-page, News, Pet Health, Pet Resources, Wildlife screwworm, screwworms, Screwworms in Florida, Screwworms in Miami by Frankie Berti

Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me: Screwworm Infestation in Miami

Shoo Fly, Don’t Bother Me: Screwworm Infestation in Miami Written by Sam Arner Maggots…the word alone is enough to make your skin crawl. We often associate the word with dirt and filth, but maggots are simply the larval stage of a fly. And just like all living things, a maggot’s got to eat. Typically, maggots feed on decaying animals to help fuel growth. Although disgusting, they are a vital clean-up crew for the environment. Notice […]

December 21, 2016Blog, Dog Walking Cleo the Basset Hound, Coral Gables, Coral Gables basset hound, Coral Gables dog walker by Frankie Berti

Doggy Rockstar: Cleo the Basset Hound

Smiles Across Coral Gables! Pet highlight: Cleopatra the Basset Hound Our pet sitter Mike has written a blog spotlight on one of his favorite dog walking clients in Coral Gables, Miss Cleo the Basset Hound. Please enjoy! Cleo, the Queen of Coral Gables Coral Gables is a busy district during the weekdays. People can be seen commuting to work on the streets by car, by foot, by bicycle, etc. Most people are just focused to get […]

October 25, 2016Gifts for Pets, Miami Dog Groomers, Pet Resources Best dog groomer Miami, Best in Show Pet Spa, Kendall dog groomer, Miami Lakes dog groomer, Miramar dog grooming, Pembroke Pines dog grooming, Pinecrest dog groomer, Plantation dog groomer, South Miami dog groomer by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Pinecrest Groomer Spotlight: Best in Show Pet Spa

Pinecrest Groomer Spotlight: Best in Show Pet Spa Animal Enthusiast Tess Oliver is the owner and groomer for Best in Show Pet Spa, a mobile Grooming Business serving the greater Miami Area. Growing up as an animal lover, her grooming career did not blossom until she became a grooming assistant in 2011. Working for many different salons, taking tips from each one and perfecting her techniques she knew this was her calling. Tess’s Grooming Background: […]

October 25, 2016Blog, Halloween Costumes, Uncategorized dog halloween costums, Halloween dogs, PetPaint, PetPaints, safe pet costume by Frankie Berti

PetPaint: The Latest Trend in Pet Halloween Costumes

PetPaint: The Latest Trend in Pet Halloween Costumes Miami has numerous festivals and activities that celebrate Halloween. With so many fun events and costume contests leading up to Halloween, our social media feed has been full of announcements for canine costume contests such as the Costume Yappy Hour at the Spillover in Coconut Grove on Thursday October 27th, and Paws4You’s 6th Annual Howl-O-Ween at Pinecrest Gardens on Sunday, October 30th. Being involved in the pet […]

October 14, 2016Blog, Pet Health, Pet Resources, Uncategorized bti, cat mosquito repellent, dog mosquito repellent, K9 Advantix II, naled, pet mosquito repellent, petmosquito repellent, zika, zika Miami by Frankie Berti

Pet Mosquito Repellents and Pesticides

Effects of Pet Mosquito Repellent Recently, South Florida has experienced an outbreak of Zika, which is a virus spread most commonly by the bite of mosquitoes. It causes minor symptoms of rash, fever, joint pains and conjunctivitis. There is no known vaccine or medicine. Also, it can be passed from a pregnant woman to her fetus, which can cause birth defects. In addition, the virus can be sexually transmitted. Now, more than ever, the Miami […]

October 12, 2016Blog, Gratitude, Home-page Brickell veterinarian, Happy Vet Tech appreciation week, Vet tech appreciation week, Vet techs, veterinarian technicians Miami by Frankie Berti

Celebrating Vet Techs in Miami

Celebrating Vet Techs in Miami: Vet Tech Appreciation Week Oct 16 – Oct 22 October 16-22 is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! The National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America began this week of gratitude in 1993, which takes place annually every third week in October. On behalf of the Equipaws team, thank you to all of the vet techs working hard around the world! Who is your Vet Tech? When you walk into your local Veterinary Practice, […]

October 11, 2016Blog, Home-page, Pet Health, Pet Poisoning, Uncategorized bufo toads, cotton mouth snakes, dog poisoned by bufo toad, lantana dogs, pet health, pet poisons, pets should live indoors, poisonous plants of Florida, Sago palm dogs, venomous snakes of Florida by Frankie Berti

Six Reasons Your Pets Should Live Indoors in Florida

Why your pets should live indoors Whether our pets should live indoors or outdoors is usually a very controversial topic. There is the argument that dogs and cats were born wild and therefore should remain outdoors in their natural world. However, the dogs and cats we bring into our lives now have lost most of what made them wild originally. Although their natural instincts are still present they are muffled by their need and desire […]

October 10, 2016Pet Friendly Brickell, Pet Friendly Downtown Miami, Pet Health, Uncategorized Animal Crackers, Animal Crackers Miami, dog food Miami, Farm Fresh pets Miami, JJ Diaz Animal Crackers, raw food dog by Frankie Berti1 Comment

Local Biz Spotlight: Animal Crackers

Spotlight Blog: Animal Crackers Owner: JJ Diaz Animal Crackers is a Miami-based pet business that offers premium, all-natural and organic foods, supplements, toys, accessories, and grooming services for your pet. Founder JJ Diaz has been operating Animal Crackers out of his downtown location since October 2010. We’ve known him for years- his advice helped us calm our beautiful sharpei’s skin allergies when no amount of testing and veterinary visits helped, and he’s helped countless […]

September 27, 2016Blog, Brickell, News, Pet Sitting Brickell dog walker, Brickell dog walking, Brickell pet sitter, Downtown dog walker, Downtown Miami pet sitter, Downtown pet sitters, pet sitter Brickell by Frankie Berti

Downtown Miami Pet Sitter Spotlight: Susan Eskamani

Downtown/Brickell Pet Sitter Spotlight: Susan Eskamani At Equipaws, we have been dreaming about expanding our business in the Downtown Miami area for months. We have had many inquiries, but did not have the sufficient help in the area. That is where the newest member of our team Susan Eskamani comes in! Susan has gladly taken on the challenge of developing our business and caring for all new Downtown Miami and Brickell pets. This is an […]

Dishes for Dogs: Canine Kitchen Spotlight Blog While attending a local Dog Event held in Coconut Grove, The Equipaws team stumbled upon an up-and-coming company named Dishes For Dogs: Canine Kitchen. The business is based in the Miami neighborhood of Wynwood and is committed to creating pet-friendly meals with local and fresh ingredients while providing a balanced diet for your pup. We know that nutrition is just as important as exercise and companionship are in keeping […]

September 27, 2016Blog, Brickell, Cats, Small Business Spotlight, Uncategorized Brickell, Brickell Bay Animal Hospital, Brickell dog friendly, Brickell dog walker, Brickell Key, Brickell Miami, Brickell veterinarian, local business, Small business spotlight, support local by Frankie Berti

Meet the Brickell Bay Animal Hospital Family!

Vet Spotlight: Brickell Bay Animal Hospital The Brickell neighborhood in the heart of Miami is a thriving pet community. You can find pet parents and pups walking, running, playing fetch, and enjoying the city lifestyle almost all day. Who cares for the well-being of these pets? Our favorite local veterinarian, Dr. Greg Frishman, his wife Carla, and the dedicated team at Brickell Bay Animal Hospital (BBAH)! Carla Frishman was kind enough to give Equipaws the […]

September 16, 2016Blog, Home-page, News, Wildlife found a wild animal, found injured wild animal, helping wildlife, injured animal who to call, injured wild animal help, Miami, Miami wildlife rescue, wild animal, wild animal rescue by Frankie Berti

How to Help Miami Wildlife

Wild About Wildlife: When to Lend a Helping Hand By: Samantha Arner Pets are generally curious creatures and as pet owners or dog walkers we are often left to witness where this curiosity leads them. Pets keep us on our toes and for many of us they are our direct connection with wildlife. A natural instinct for any wild animal should be to run and hide. However, what if you notice that the baby […]

September 16, 2016Blog, Home-page, News, Pet Sitting, Uncategorized Coconut Grove dog walker, coconut grove pet sitter, Coral Gables pet sitter, Dog walker Coral Gables, Pet sitter spotlight by Frankie Berti

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kristen Cortese

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kristen Cortese At Equipaws Pet Services we have the luxury of servicing several beautiful neighborhoods from Brickell to Cutler Bay. Our clients are very fortunate to have Kristen Cortese as one of their Coral Gables and Coconut Grove pet sitters, dog walkers, and dog runners. Kristen spends her days providing exercise and love for our pups and kitty clients in the area with love and devotion. Kristen is originally from […]

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