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Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Our team at Equipaws Pet Services want to wish you a happy Halloween- and to share our Halloween pet safety tips! We are having a blast walking dogs around South Miami, Coconut Grove, and Pinecrest today. Most homes have really cool decorations up, and we’ve seen some cute costumes like the pups in the photo above! We wanted to make sure everyone has a safe and fun Halloween. We’d love for you to include your […]
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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 weā€™ve noticed that cats donā€™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 […]
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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 […]
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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, weā€™ve come up with some important doā€™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 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, weā€™ve come up with some important donā€™ts for every cat lover to follow. Cats are often misunderstood not just in the sense that people think they are all cold and unaffectionateā€¦ Many people also think that they can be left alone for long periods of time because they are self-sufficient, that theyā€™re […]
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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? Itā€™s easy to start preparing today if you arenā€™t ready by purchasing items each time you go to the market or putting in your Chewy […]
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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 […]
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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 Internationalā€™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 […]
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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 […]
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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, donā€™t leave your pups in the car if youā€™re taking your kids trick-or-treating. It should go without saying but sometimes accidents happen. šŸ’ššŸ™šŸ½ Better yet, leave them home with their own treats! Because our pups will need walks on Halloween, we have these recommendations to keep them […]
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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 ā€œIā€™m a pet sitter,ā€ they were full of questions: do I walk dogs, or do I bring the dogs to my home? How popular is pet sitting? People […]
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Litter Box Etiquette for a Happy Cat

Litter Box Etiquette:Ā    We love taking care of our kitties (proof that you can be both a dog and a cat person!). Weā€™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 […]
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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 Techā€™s Pet CPR & First Aid course. Our pet sitter Frankie recently became a Pet Tech instructor and is ready to help Miamiā€™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 […]
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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, […]
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Pet sitting vs. boarding in Miami

Should You Choose Pet Sitting or Boarding for Pets in Miami?Ā  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. Ā Unfortunately, your pooch pal canā€™t always […]
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