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Is Raw Food Right For Your Pet?
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 lately as...

Ticks and what to do about them
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 off a client's dog in 2 days....

Why Does Your Pet Stare At You?
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 because they want...

What’s so dangerous about dogs eating gum?
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...

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...

5 Ways to Show Your Pet Some Love
February is for lovers. And who deserves more of your love than your pet? Most of us have a deep, devoted and undying love for our pets. Here are some ways to show love to your pet that you might not have considered or may be unconventional. 1. Clean up their...