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March 18, 2024Pet Poisoning pet health, pet poison prevention, pet poison tips, poison prevention, toxic household cleaners to pets by Frankie Berti

Top 10 Household Toxins: Pet Poison Prevention Is Easy

National Pet Poison Prevention Week: Top 10 Pet Poisons and How to Keep Your Pets Safe If you look under your sinks and in your cupboards, you’ll likely find multiple harmful products and poisons that could hurt or kill your pets. National Animal Poison Prevention Week is formally observed from March 17-23 and helps remind us pet parents to poison-proof our homes against common household dangers to our pets. Dogs, cats, and other little critters […]

mysterious canine respiratory illness update from UF

November 28, 2023Pet Health canine respiratory illness, mysterious dog illness, pet health by Frankie Berti

Update on mysterious canine respiratory illness in Miami from FVMA and UF Shelter Medicine Program

We reached out to the Florida Veterinary Medical Association for an update on the canine respiratory illness spreading across the United States. They returned our emails today: Important Update: Canine Respiratory Infections Reportedly Spreading Across the U.S. “Veterinarians across the U.S. report they are encountering a surge in the number of dogs presenting with acute respiratory infections, ranging from mild cases to life-threatening pneumonia. While the diagnostic testing is often negative for known canine pathogens […]

November 22, 2023Pet Health mystery dog illness, pet health by Equipaws Pet Services

Mysterious Illness Hasn’t Reached Dogs in Miami Yet

What we know about the mysterious illness in dogs in Miami We’re all seeing frightening news about a mysterious, aggressive respiratory illness spreading in dogs around the country. As of Tuesday, November 22, 2023, Miami-Dade County Animal Services has confirmed that there haven’t been any reported cases in the region of this disease. Animal Services also said there weren’t any confirmed cases here in South Florida. However, “While there are no reported cases in our region, […]

Overweight pug on a scale - curb dog obesity!

April 6, 2023Blog, Dog Walking, Pet Fitness Tips, Pet Health, Uncategorized Dog friendly restaurants, dog obesity, Miami dogs, obese dogs, pet health by Frankie Berti3 Comments

Curbing Dog Obesity One Fun Activity at a Time

Curbing Dog Obesity In the last decade the United States has seen obesity become a huge issue for society as a whole. Children, teenagers and adults are overweight and experiencing health problems due to our poor eating habits and lack of activity. Our nation is continuously working on providing healthier options and educating the public on food consumption. Who knew this issue would directly translate to our pets. What YOU Need to Know: Between 20 […]

Cat tilting its head while sitting under a Christmas tree in Miami

December 2, 2020News, Nutrition, Pet Health, Pet Poisoning, Pet Sitting dog health, dog holiday safety, holiday pet tips, pet health, pet holiday safety, pet safety‬, pet sitters in the know, poisonous foods for dogs by Frankie Berti2 Comments

Tips for a Paw-fectly Safe Holiday Season

The holidays are a particularly hazardous time for pets. While most pet parents know to keep their dogs and cats away from the usual suspects like raisins, grapes, and dark chocolate, some may not be aware of the dangers of coffee grounds and coffee beans.

September 18, 2020Pet Health, Pet Home Health Care, Uncategorized Equipaws pet home health services, pet health, pet pain, pet pain awareness month, signs your pet is in pain by Equipaws Pet Services1 Comment

Is your pet in pain?

It’s Pet Pain Awareness Month We wish our pets could talk to us for so many reasons- but especially when we want to know if they’re in pain or why they feel sick. Often our pets suffer in silence, and sometimes we as pet parents don’t notice subtle changes in their behavior that indicate pain. Sometimes we write it off as a by-product of aging. Heck, you know some of us get cranky with age! […]

Puppy at the vets office while vet listens to his heart

September 18, 2020Pet Health pet health, pet home health care, puppies, puppies Miami, Veterinary visits by Equipaws Pet Services

How often should I take my pet to the vet?

An ounce of prevention… Many people wonder how often they should take their pets to the vet. Some pet parents take their pets yearly. Others, quite honestly, sometimes let a couple of years or more go by between visits. Life happens, but it’s very important to keep your pets on their recommended veterinary schedule! Your veterinary visit schedule will vary by species, age, temperament and especially health and history. But, the bottom line is that […]

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 […]

Beat the Heat: Keep Your Dog Healthy and Active in the Miami In Miami we are faced with sweltering heat year round and a dilemma: how to exercise dogs in hot weather safely. The boiling sun and tropical moisture can make any physical activity daunting. As animal lovers, Equipaws Pet Services stresses a consistent exercise routine for most pets, but we want your dogs to be able to play and exercise safely despite our hot and humid […]

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. […]

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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Top 10 Household Toxins: Pet Poison Prevention Is Easy

Update on mysterious canine respiratory illness in Miami from FVMA and UF Shelter Medicine Program

Mysterious Illness Hasn’t Reached Dogs in Miami Yet

Curbing Dog Obesity One Fun Activity at a Time

Tips for a Paw-fectly Safe Holiday Season

Is your pet in pain?

How often should I take my pet to the vet?

Six Reasons Your Pets Should Live Indoors in Florida

Beat the Heat! How to Exercise Dogs in Hot Weather

Six Important Ways Your Dog Benefits from Regular Walks

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

Save Your Pet’s Life: Learn about Obstructions

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