Emotional Support Animals
Requirements, Rights and Registration How to Register an Emotional Support Animal? Emotional Support Animals are considered a valuable part of mental wellness and care. Therapy animals have long been used in mental health inpatient and outpatient programs and...
Cat Ownership with Cat Allergies
How To Enjoy Feline Friends Despite Allergies Some people are afraid of cats and others who dislike them but for those who avoid cats due to being allergic to them, there are ways you can have your favorite allergen as a pet depending on the severity of your...
Cats and Laser Pointers – Understanding Your Cat’s Point of View
If you have a cat, you likely have a laser pointer, or two or even a laser emitting interactive toy. That little red dot stirs up a cat’s instinct to hunt, pounce, and be a stalking predator. Cats never seem to admit to themselves that they will not ever capture the...
Dog Poop Considerations
What to Look for With Bowel Changes? As a dog owner, you know all about dog poop, especially the poop of your own dog. You can easily notice if your dog has loose bowels or constipation and even constipation can be a medical emergency. How much should your dog poop...
Betta Fish 101
Information about the Proper Care of Betta Fish The betta or “Siamese Fighting Fish” is a popular pet and one of the most spectacular freshwater ornamental pets. It is a low-maintenance pet but to properly take care of a betta is more involved than cleaning the...
The Best Pets for Preschoolers and Elementary School Children
Options and Ideas for adding a new pet into a young family Depending on your child’s temperament and maturity, you may consider getting them their first pet. The following animals are suitable pets for children between the ages of four to seven. These are all easier...
Jealous Pets: What to look for and how to respond
Our pets do not actually experience jealousy in the way we humans attribute to their behavior. A dog may whine if another pet gets attention or a cat may push his best friend out of the way to get petted first, but our pets are not actually experiencing human...
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. Nonetheless,...
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...