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Socialization

Jun 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Training

Few things are more exciting than adding a new furry family member to your household! You read the blogs about Preparing Your Home for a New…  Read More »

Anxiety in Pets

Jun 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Behavior

When we think of our pets, we picture lazy days napping on the furniture, lying in the sun and frolicking carefree. We hardly ever associate…  Read More »

The Dangers of Unattended Pets

Jun 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

Every year, thousands of pets are stolen to either be sold to laboratories, for fighting rings as fighters or bait dogs, for ransom to…  Read More »

Pets and Water Safety

Jun 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

Many dogs enjoy the playing in the water and summertime is the perfect time for swimming and enjoying the water. Not only is swimming…  Read More »

Mental Stimulation for Pets

Jun 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

Mental stimulation, or mental exercise, is getting pets to think and solve problems, and is just as important to our pets as physical exercise…  Read More »

Lost Pet

Jun 23, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

As a pet parent, it's your worst fear – your precious fur baby is lost! The moment you realize your beloved pet is lost,…  Read More »

Found Pet

Jun 23, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

As a pet parent, you know too well the fear of a pet getting away from you, so when you see a pet out running,…  Read More »

How to Help Protect a Pet From Getting Lost

Jun 23, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

It's a pet parent's worst nightmare - one minute your pet is there, the next,…  Read More »

Introducing a New Baby to Pets

May 28, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

Your new family member is here and it's time for mom and baby to come home! This will be the first time your pet gets…  Read More »

Preparing Your Home for a New Pet

May 28, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Training

Nothing beats the excitement of bringing home a new family member! Adding a new pet to your family is…  Read More »

How to Choose the Right Pet for You

May 28, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

You've decided you want furry companionship and a new best friend. That's great! Finding the right pet…  Read More »

Hot Spots

Apr 22, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

Hot spots are the most common dermatological condition in pets and most pet parents have faced them in varying degrees.  Hot spots, also called acute moist dermatitis,…  Read More »

Homeopathic Remedies for Fleas and Ticks

Apr 22, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

Spring and Summer bring out the bugs and there is nothing worse than noticing creepy crawlies on our pets! However, harsh chemicals can be hard on…  Read More »

Health Benefits of Exercise for You and Your Pet

Apr 22, 2024   ComforAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

One of the most common New Year's resolutions is to get healthy or lose weight.…  Read More »

The Danger of Fake Reviews

Mar 29, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Hiring a Pet Sitter

The digital age has changed our daily lives in varied and positive ways – computers, cell phones that double as tiny computers, instant communication and a…  Read More »

How to Safely Approach a Dog

Mar 29, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Behavior

Who doesn't love cute dogs? Those puppy eyes and soft fur and unconditional love are only a…  Read More »

Dangers of Online Pet Sitting Apps

Mar 25, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Hiring a Pet Sitter

In today's society, technology is everywhere we look - from Fitbits to smart phones to Facebook and Instagram to virtual reality and e-commerce, technology…  Read More »

10 Springtime Safety Tips for Pets

Mar 21, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

March is not only Poison Prevention Month, it is also the month that brings us Spring! The season is upon us, which means it's time…  Read More »

Poisonous Items To Pets

Mar 19, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

As much as we try to protect our pets, many pet parents don't realize the dangers hidden in plain sight all around them. Those…  Read More »

Benefits of Having a Professional Pet Care Specialist

Mar 5, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Hiring a Pet Sitter

As much as we would like our pets to be with us everywhere we go, it's…  Read More »

The Full Story - Being a Professional Pet Care Specialist

Mar 4, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Hiring a Pet Sitter

Being a Professional Pet Care Specialist often feels like less of a job…  Read More »

Pet First Aid and Emergency Techniques

Feb 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

As pet parents, we always want to keep our furbabies in the best health possible. There are…  Read More »

Who to Call for Animal Related Emergencies

Feb 24, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Pet Safety

Animal lovers are always the first to want to help and are more than willing to jump…  Read More »

Poisonous Yard Items

Feb 23, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

Spring is almost here!  That means our pets will be spending much more time outside running, playing, burning off energy and laying in the…  Read More »

Caring for a Senior Cat

Feb 22, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Senior Pet Care

Most indoor cats are considered seniors between 11- and 14-years old age.  Indoor only cats tend to live longer than their indoor/outdoor or outdoor…  Read More »

Upper Respiratory Infections in Cats

Feb 20, 2024   ComfortAtHomePetServices   Health & Wellness

Feeling under the weather lately? Our pets can get sick during cold and flu season as well. Cats are particularly susceptible to respiratory infections.…  Read More »

Cat Mental Stimulation

Feb 15, 2024   Tracey Aston   Health & Wellness

Mental stimulation and exercise are just as important for our cats as physical exercise and the benefits are twofold! One, a bored kitty can…  Read More »

Caring for Feral Cats

Oct 18, 2021   Tracey Aston   Health & Wellness

October 16th was National Feral Cat Day. A day to work together to acknowledge the issues feral cats face and work together for the betterment of…  Read More »

Bite Prevention

Apr 22, 2021   Tracey Aston   Behavior

The biggest mistake people make is thinking a pet won't bite. It's said over and over again at parks and family gatherings – ‘he won't bite',…  Read More »

Heartworm Disease

Apr 14, 2021   Tracey Aston   Health & Wellness

April showers bring May flowers. They also bring mud puddles and standing water – the perfect breeding ground for mosquitos. When temperatures consistently stay around 50…  Read More »

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