What Does A Cat Sitter Do?
People need cat sitters for many different reasons. Maybe they are heading out for an extended vacation or taking a weekend break away from home and the daily work grind. Sometimes cat parents have to leave home for planned business events or reunions, weddings,...
Do Reptiles Make Good Pets
These days, more and more people are downsizing. This means everything from so-called “tiny houses” to keeping small reptiles as pets, rather than dogs or cats. So, we’ve decided to answer a question that is frequently asked by people considering alternative pets. ...
Leaving your pet with a sitter to address COVID-19
If you’ve been infected by COVID-19, the single most important thing you can do right now is to seek medical attention. And while leaving your pet behind is never easy, it will be better for everyone if you get the care you need so that you can recover. ...
10 Reasons Why Rabbits Are Cool Pets
Not everyone is an avid dog or cat lover. Some folks just prefer a pet of a different kind ―they don’t need the biggest dog or the smartest cat in the neighborhood. These pet parents just want a pet they can take care of, enjoy watching, and heap lots of love on....
Home Alone―Pet Separation Anxiety
Separation anxiety happens to a lot of pets when they’re left alone. This can happen to any pet, anytime. Dogs are especially affected by it. Anxiety often happens to dogs when they are left alone at home, in a vehicle, or in some unfamiliar place. You should be...
A Message Regarding COVID-19
Dear 2 Paws Up family, We understand that everyone has questions and concerns about the coronavirus, so we wanted to reach out to you and share what we are doing to keep your households and pets healthy, safe, and comfortable as we continue our services. We are...
Underweight Dogs
There are many resources available to deal with a chubby puppy, but fewer resources to help an underweight dog gain weight. Dogs can sometimes struggle to maintain healthy body weight for various reasons and when recovering from protracted illness or a surgical...
Weight Loss Coaching for Dogs
In the Clinician’s Brief of 2013 from the 12th Annual American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition (AAVN) Clinical Nutrition & Research Symposium showed a fascinating study relevant to the care and feeding our barking four-legged friends. It seems that dogs lose more...
Feeding a Dog With a Delicate Stomach
One of the most common and annoying health conditions in dogs is stomach issues. Loose stool, excessive gas, and occasional vomiting are all indicators of tummy upset. Gastrointestinal issues can be caused by the wrong food. Some dogs have sensitive stomachs. Other...
A Doggy and Me Diet Book
October 12 is the annual date of National Pet Obesity Awareness Day. It was also the day in 2011 that Peggy Frezon chose to release her book Dieting with My Dog. Peggy Frezon has shared her weight loss experience with her dog and decided to write about their joined...
Weighing Your Dog at Home
While we may not get a treat every time we step on the scale, your dog may, especially if he stays still and the vet encourages good behavior with positive reinforcement. However, pet owners should also keep aware of their pet’s weight and occasionally weight them at...
Finding Your Dog’s Healthy Weight
Each dog is unique and can vary in size even within their breeds. The “average” weight for a cockapoo is impossible to determine. Each breed has its own unique physical characteristics. While the breed standard weight of two breeds could be 45 pounds, the breeds could...
Finding Your Dog’s Body Condition Score (BCS)
Muscle mass and body fat determine whether we are at health risk from our weight being too high or too low. Human doctors use Body Mass Index (BMI) scores to evaluate a patient’s health risks. The number on the scale does not always tell the whole picture of our pet's...
6 Reasons Why Your Dog Needs Exercise
Dogs have a unique way of bringing the best out of us and we love them for it. But it's not just all about good times and companionship - it's about good physical and mental health too. Just as exercise is important for our health it is likewise important to our...
Battling Pet Obesity
Battling Pet Obesity with the Healthy Weight Protocol Pet obesity is a serious health threat to our beloved animal companions. Obesity does not affect just humans. Domestic pets also are facing an obesity epidemic. Veterinary science is doing increased research into...
Should I Have a Cancer Specialist for My Cat
There are many common cancers out there that are seen in cats. A few of these are lymphoma, and cell tumors. These are the standards ones that most people are used to and that they see on a regular basis. There is a ton of information out there that will tell you how...
Why is it That Some Dogs Are Aggressive
Aggression is very scary when you are not used to it, it can scare the person who the dog does not like and it can also scare the pet owner. There is a possibility that the owner of a pet may be responsible when harm is inflicted on another person. There are many...
FeLV and FIV Infections in Cats
Of all the infectious diseases in cats, none are as feared as FeLV and FIV—justifiably so. Between 2-4% of feline population in the U.S. is a carrier or is infected with one or both of these potentially fatal viruses. Many clinics use an in-house test that checks for...