The risk of contracting Lyme Disease has increased over the last few years and it is only going to get worse. So what exactly is Lyme Disease and how can you prevent it? Lyme Disease is an inflammatory illness caused by the bacteria Borrelia burgdorferi. Borrelia burgdorferi is a worm-like, corkscrew shaped bacterium that… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Safety
Pet Sitting vs Boarding: Which Is the Best Option for You and Your Pet?
It is hard enough to leave your pet behind when you need to go out of town; you don’t want to worry about their care while you are done too. It is very important to make proper arrangements for your pet while you are away from home. There are several options available to you as… Read more »
3 Common Ticks Every Pet Parent in the DMV Should Know About
With summer in full effect, it’s the perfect opportunity for you and your pets to get outdoors to soak in the sun. Whether you are taking your fur baby for a hike to burn off some energy or for a swim in the lake to cool them off, you should be mindful of the pesky… 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 »
