by Gina McGrath | Aug 16, 2021 | Pet Health
August is also known as Rawgust in the raw pet food community. Raw food for pets has been a multi-million dollar industry since the late ’90s. It has been somewhat controversial, especially with veterinarians, but has been more widely accepted and preferred...
by Gina McGrath | Jun 28, 2021 | Tick Prevention
It’s about to turn into summer, although it’s felt quite summery for a few weeks here in the San Diego area already. Not much May grey or June gloom to speak of. And I’ve noticed an uptick in….ticks! No pun intended. I’ve pulled 2 ticks...
by Gina McGrath | May 16, 2021 | Pet Stares
Your pet does some really interesting things around the house. One of the questions we often ponder is “why does my pet stare at me?” There are a few reasons why your pet could be staring at you. Read on for insight into the mystery. Dogs often stare...
by Gina McGrath | Apr 16, 2021 | Pet Dangers
Did you know Xylitol (commonly found in sugar-free gum, as well as many other foods) is more dangerous to dogs than chocolate? Most people know about the chocolate danger, but I’m here to educate you on Xylitol specifically, as I recently had a close call with a...
by Gina McGrath | Mar 15, 2021 | Pet Poison Prevention
March is here, the birds are signing, blooms are opening and spring is knocking on our door. Did you know March is also Pet Poisoning Awareness month? Check out my blog about poisonous plants here (https://clawsandpawspetsitting.com/?s=poisonous+plants) for tips on...
