With the holidays upon us, everyone is brainstorming the perfect gift for their children and loved ones. Though animals bring much joy and comfort and may look so cute by the Christmas tree, dogs (or any animal) are NOT something to be gifted without thorough discussion and planning. Gifting someone with a large commitment like […]
Holiday celebrations are plentiful in December. One of the things that can put a damper on holiday celebrations is an emergency trip to the vet for your pet. These holiday tips can help you and your fur baby have a “wonderful time of the year.” PLAN IN ADVANCE Make sure you know where your emergency […]
During the COVID shutdown, Shelley Howe, like so many people, became unemployed. Her husband, Jim, asked “what do you want to do when you grow up?” Pet parents to four rescue animals, Shelley and Jim have always loved dogs. Having owned Crown Hallmark stores in Michigan, it was a natural transition for Shelley and Jim […]
The month of May includes National Specially-Abled Pets Day (May 3rd). The day spotlights the needs of pets with disabilities. Top Dog Pet Sitters has the privilege of caring for many dogs and cats with special needs. We care for amputees, blind pets, diabetic pets, pups that need their bladders expressed, and more! We welcomed […]
Our grandkitties love to catch a cat nap in a warm sunbeam or on top of anything soft and comfy—the warmer and snugly the better! The clothes dryer is the perfect (or purrfect!) place for your kitty to find warmth and comfy bedding. A clothes dryer has a metal drum that continuously rotates and changes […]
We always learn amazing information at the Texas Pet Sitters Conference (really? There are conferences for pet sitters? Yes!). We spent another fantastic weekend with colleagues learning all things critical to providing exceptional pet care. Have you heard of Chagas Disease? No? Us, either. Read on because it can be deadly to cats and dogs. […]
In rural areas, dogs are not typically considered part of the family. They are work animals and most of the time, live outside. But in McKinney, most pups are regarded as part of our families. They sleep inside, often in our beds. As family members, they travel with us. We try to spend as much […]
Zoom Room has arrived in McKinney!!! What is Zoom Room? Zoom Room is an indoor dog training facility that focuses on positive reinforcement. The Zoom Room in McKinney is owned by Cindy Mizell. Cindy’s background is in critical care nursing. With a passion for pets, Zoom Room was a perfect fit for her. Cindy and […]
Texas currently has the most reported cases of pets with the COVID-19 virus, according to a recent report from the United States Department of Agriculture (wfaa.com) While it is rare, COVID-19 can spread to pets. How do you protect your pet? Avoid dog parks When walking your pup, use a leash and stay 6 ft […]
What Is Your Pet Telling You? Even the best pet parent can miss signs that their pet is in pain. Many pets are masters at hiding pain, a behavior that goes back to protecting themselves from predators. Pets also love to please their humans and often muster the energy to get up and play or […]