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How to manage diabetes in cats
You might think of diabetes as a human condition, but it can affect your pets, too. Up to 1% of cats have diabetes, with Type 2 diabetes making up 90% of those cases. Just like their human owners, cats with diabetes cannot effectively produce or respond to the hormone...
Halloween Events in San Diego North County and Beyond
It’s that time of year again…cooler weather and frightful happenings for all, including our pets! If you want to get out and have some spooky fun with your furry ones, I compiled a list of haunted happenings in the Encinitas area and beyond. Check with the host before...
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...