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Pet sitting cost: How much should I pay a pet sitter?
Hiring a pet sitter to care for your dog, cat or goldfish but not sure what to pay? Here are...
Caring for a Pet Chinchilla
A chinchilla might be just the pet you are looking for. Here are some of the basic guidelines for proper...
What to Do When Someone Gives You a Pet You Did Not Want?
There's a pet under your Christmas tree, but you simply cannot take care of it? We show you what to...
Keep Your Pet Safe from These 7 Household Holiday Dangers
Holiday decorations can put dogs and cats in dangerous situations. Exercise care around these seven common holiday pet dangers.
Preparing a New Pet Sitter for Success
Making sure the sitter is 100% equipped to care for your pet is one of the biggest challenges. Be sure...
4 Important Tips for Building an Outdoor Bunny Hutch
It's outdoor season, also for pets. Read our valuable tips on how to build a hutch for your cute rabbits....
Helping Dogs With Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety in dogs is a real thing. Sometimes it can be difficult for pet owners to manage the signs...
Cat Lover With a Cat Allergy? 10 Tips For Survival
A cat allergy is every cat lover's worst nightmare. However, it doesn't have to be all itching and sneezing! Read...
Cat Abscess: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
A cat abscess is a painful and serious bacterial infection normally caused by cat fights. Find out how to spot...
Dog Teeth Cleaning: Take Care of Your Canine’s Canines
It's important for dog owners to look after their dog's teeth properly. Here's some advice to make sure you are...
To Adopt a Dog: Common Issues You May Face
To adopt a dog is a wonderfully rewarding thing. However, here's an overview of some common issues you may face...
How To Groom Your Dog Like A Pro
By learning how to groom a dog at home, you can save a lot of money! Here are 5 easy...
Finding Pet Care
Finding the perfect pet care can be difficult. Read here for top questions to ask and signs to look for...
Kitten Care: The First Year
Your new kitten will grow and change incredibly quickly. Here we will take you through the first 72 weeks of...
Moving With Pets
If you're prepared for what's to come, moving with pets doesn't have to be a hassle. Read here for some...
Managing Parvovirus & Other Canine Viruses
Parvovirus is one of the most common and contagious viruses out there. Read here to inform yourself and know how...
Puppy Care: The First 48 Weeks
Here are some helpful tips for what you may experience in the first 5 stages of your puppy's life, along...
Rabbit Care: A Guide To Adopting a Bunny
So you've decided to adopt a rabbit? Here is your guide on how to best care for your newest family...
Cat First Aid: Be Prepared to Handle an Emergency
It's important to be organised and prepared for cat first aid ahead of time: Find out how to recognise signs...
Goodbye To That Stinky Dog Smell
Is your dog giving off a persistently strong odour? Here is our go-to-guide on what may be the cause, and...
Why Is My Dog Eating Poop?
Seeing your dog eating poop is really quite disgusting. Find out here the reasons why your dog eats poop and...
The Most Poisonous Foods For Dogs
Think twice before giving in to your dog's begging: some foods can be really harmful for them! Find out here,...
Top Tips For When Your Dog Has Fleas
Biting back: Here are some essential tips for safely treating your dog and de-infesting your home when you find out...
10 Homemade Dog Treats Recipes
Here are our top ten tasty recipes for homemade dog treats to spoil your furry friend.
New Dogs & Kids
If your planning on adding a dog to your family, it’s important to induct them to your kids the right...
Tackling Common Dog Problems
We examine some of the more frequent dog discipline issues below and identify dog training tips for resolving them.
Nurturing New Puppies
It takes dedication to nurture a new puppy into a healthy and happy dog - here's Care.com's advice for training...
Interviewing Pet Caregivers
Advice to help you create an effective interviewing strategy to get to know your pet carer candidate.
5 Ideas for Fun Dog Outings
Care.com has found 5 fun dog outings that you and your family can enjoy, with your furry friend. Dog outings...
Hair Loss In Dogs: 6 Burning Questions
Dogs may lose their fur for all sorts of reasons. Sometimes it can just be seasonal shedding, sometimes it may...
Catnip and When To Use It
You know that your cats love it, but what actually is catnip? What are the benefits, and how can you...
Homemade Dog Shampoo: 5 Natural Recipes
Homemade dog shampoo can be just as effective as store-bought shampoos. Here are 5 natural recipes to get you started!
6 Ways Cats Make Great Pets
Dogs may be man's best friend, but let us not forget cats! Cats bestow numerous benefits of their own. Here...
10 Ways to Keep Your Pet Safe in the Cold
Protect your furry friend from the cold this winter and keep him safe with these top tips.
Thinking About Getting A Family Dog? Here Are 7 Reasons Why You Should
All the reasons you need to get a furry friend for your family.
Video: A Dog’s Life
Ever wonder what dogs are thinking? Watch this cute dog video and see what happens in a day in the...
Vacation Pet Care: Kennels vs. Pet Sitters
Generally, there are two main pet care options for those going on vacation – pet sitters or kennels. We consider...
Best Dog Tricks Ever
Everyone knows "sit" and "stay," but what are some of the coolest dog tricks you can teach your dog? Find...
Cat Language 101: Know Your Cat Noises
Those cat noises aren't just random sounds. They're vocalizations that mean something to your cat and you, too!