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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 […]

August 18, 2022Cat Sitting cat behavior, cat scratching, Cat sitting, cat sitting Miami, cat training, cats Miami, punish cat by Frankie Berti

Don’t punish your cat!

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 […]

August 16, 2022Cat Sitting caring for a cat, Cat sitting, cat sitting Miami, cats care by Frankie Berti

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 […]

August 15, 2022Cat Sitting cat ownership, cat sitters, Cat sitting, cat sitting Miami by Frankie Berti

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 […]

July 22, 2022Hurricane Preparedness Hurricane pet preparedness, hurricane preparedness for pets, hurricane preparedness Miami, hurricane season pet safety, Pet friendly shelter from hurricanes by Frankie Berti

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 […]

January 25, 2022Pet Home Health Care in-home pet health care, Miami pet home health care, Miami veterinary technician, pet home health care by Frankie Berti

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 […]

January 24, 2022Uncategorized by Equipaws Pet Services

Helping Pets around the World with Visiting Veterinarians International

We are SO very proud our head of Pet Home Health Care, Lory Nelson Brunner, for volunteering her time and expertise to Visiting Veterinarians International, a wonderful cause. Visiting Veterinarians International’s mission is to provide veterinary care to areas of the world who lack appropriate veterinary care or have limited access to veterinary care. Lory has a heart of gold. Please consider donating to Visiting Veterinarians International so they can purchase necessary medications, anesthetics, and […]

January 16, 2022News by Equipaws Pet Services

Scam Alert

It has recently come to our attention that someone calling themselves Wilson Smith is selling puppies and using our business name in the process. We have never and will never sell pets and we are in no way related to any company claiming to sell puppies or animals under our business name. Please steer clear of Wilson Smith. Nobody by the name of Wilson Smith has ever worked for us, and he has stolen money […]

October 29, 2021Pet Health, Uncategorized dog Halloween, dog Halloween safety, Halloween by Frankie Berti

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 […]

August 26, 2021Pet Setting House sitting Miami, Miami, Pet sitters Miami, Pet sitting Miami, Pet sitting Pinecrest by Frankie Berti6 Comments

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 […]

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 […]

April 1, 2021Blog Equipaws Pet Services, heat stroke dogs, heat stroke in dogs, Pet First Aid Awareness Month, pet first aid cats, pet first aid dogs, Pet Tech CPR, Pet Tech CPR & First Aid, Pet Tech First Aid by Frankie Berti1 Comment

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 […]

February 15, 2021Dog Training by Frankie Berti

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, […]

February 15, 2021Pet Sitting dog boarding in Miami, how to choose a pet sitter, pet care for Spring break, pet care in Miami, pet day care Miami, pet hotel Miami, pet sitters in Miami, Pet sitting Miami, pet sitting vs. boarding, pets Miami by Frankie Berti

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 […]

February 11, 2021Adopt a Cat or a Dog by Frankie Berti

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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