Dealing with Canine Picky Eaters
Tips on How to Help Dogs When Their Eating Patterns Change Dogs are known for eating anything and usually without any hesitation. However, some dogs are finicky eaters and will turn away from their bowls. Some dogs may have a dislike for their type of food, but...
Tips for having a clean and healthy home for your pet
We love our pets but having pets can also extra work when it comes to keeping our homes clean and the air quality good. Not only can a dog or cat be smelly, but it can also contribute to dirty homes. It is simple and not exhausting to keep your home clean and fresh...
Goldfish Care
The goldfish is one of the “starter pets” of most people and most people who decide to keep fish. The goldfish is a beloved and iconic pet and easily recognized. With breeders creating a great variety of goldfish to be kept as pets, everyone knows what a goldfish...
How to Make Your Home Dog-Friendly
How to Make Your Home Dog-Friendly from First Fence Company
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...