Many dog owners leave water out for their dogs all the time thinking their dogs will drink as much, or as little, as they need. But do you know how much they are actually consuming? And how much water your dog should drink each day to remain healthy? It’s no wonder dogs require more water… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Cats
7 Easy Ways To Prevent Dehydration In Cats
It is very difficult to determine if your cat is drinking enough water. Let’s be honest, how often do you actually witness your cat drinking from their bowl? Rarely, if ever, right? Their wild cat ancestors got most of their water from their prey, so domestic cats have a very low thirst drive. This paired… Read more »
Detecting Dehydration In Cats Made Simple
Like you, your cat’s body is made primarily of water. Proper hydration plays a critical role in all of your cat’s bodily functions including circulation, digestion, and waste removal. Because of this, dehydration can be very dangerous and even fatal if not recognized and treated immediately. Cats are notoriously skilled at hiding health problems so… Read more »
Everything You Need To Know To Keep Your Pets Cool This Summer
At the most recent membership meeting of the National Capital Area Professional Pet Sitters Network, we shared our most important hot weather tips for pet parents. With no end in sight for our area heat waves, I couldn’t think of a better blog topic for this week. So how can we make sure our pets… Read more »
Passionately Pets Does Not Offer Every Other Day Visits. Here’s Why.
When I was growing up in the 80s, our family would leave our cat home alone for a week with a fresh litter box, two giant bowls of water and two giant bowls of dry food. We’d give her a pat on the head and a cheek scratch before we headed out the door and… Read more »
