Central Florida's climate asks more of dogs than most parts of the country. Heat alone is one thing, but Lake Mary, Sanford, and Longwood combine high temperatures with the kind of humidity that makes a dog's primary cooling method (panting) far less effective than it...
Pets bring us life in a way that few other things can. Many people purchase a pet to have a companion that they can come home to so that they feel they are not alone, and have a loving animal there for them when needed. Many people also find that these pets can be a...
Burnt paws are a painful and unfortunately common injury for dogs during hot weather. Concrete and asphalt get extremely hot in the sun, and since we’re in shoes and dogs are not, we may forget that our dogs have their bare paws on the burning hot ground. NOTE: Pay...
We’re getting to the hot and humid part of the year again. As professional dog walkers and trained pet sitters, we are very careful when we take your dog outside because we know how dangerous the heat can be. Dogs can overheat very quickly – faster than humans –...
For those that celebrate, Happy Easter! We hope you had a wonderful time with your family. But we also want to remind you that, as fun as Easter can be, it can also be a dangerous time for pets! During Easter, we hide plastic, easy to open eggs all around your yards,...
FurBabies Home Pet Care offers mid-day dog walks to help pet owners make sure their dog is well cared for. But we find, in our conversations with other dog lovers, that many pet owners do not realize how often dogs are supposed to be walked for their own health and...
You have an indoor pet. Which is why you might be puzzled to find that an indoor pet under your care has fleas, especially in a seemingly controlled environment. Fleas are external parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts. While outdoor pets are commonly...
We pet our dogs all the time. But we do not always remember to truly examine them. One issue that can be missed is the presence of fleas. Not all dogs will scratch themselves when they have fleas, but if you look at your dog and examine their skin, you may be able to...
We all know the benefits of supporting small businesses. You are able to put your support into the community, help make sure jobs are created, and more. But part of choosing to support local businesses also means supporting them directly. Many people find their pet...
