What Should I Do If My Pet Has Ticks?
If you have a pet that has ticks, you need to plan on what you are doing and how you are going to do it. That means that you first need to make sure that you do not panic. Your pet will not be able to transmit any diseases until there is around 6 to 8 hours of feeding...
National Feral Cat Day
All animals deserve love and care. This includes the ones that don’t currently have homes. October 16th is National Feral Cat Day. This event has raised awareness about cats without homes for the last 16 years. National Geographic estimates that there may be as...
Why Is My Dog Gagging So Much?
When you hear that noise again in the middle of the night you know it is never good. It is the sound of a pet gagging and then being generally uncomfortable. What can you do in those moments? Although your pet may be making a sound that they are not being hurt by, it...
Mistakes That Parents Make at Bath Time
When it comes to giving your pet a bath, there are many things that you can do to make it a calming experience. When it comes to pets, these are experiences that normally are not very relaxing. There is the water, the noise, the confinement, the process of scrubbing...
Five Steps to Keep Your Dog from Having Separation Anxiety
Heading Back to School: When it comes to kids and to dogs, they are always right by each other’s side. It is hard when the time to go back to school comes and pets want to be by each other’s side. It is stressful for the pet and it can make them feel very alone. What...
Pet Sitting 101 – Being A Great Pet Sitter
Being a great pet sitter takes a lot more than just having compassion for pets. Anyone who wants to become a professional pet sitter must have the complete package. Likewise, anyone who needs a pet sitting service wants to know the firm they choose to hire employs...
How to Train Your New Puppy Top 10 Ways
There are many owners out there who want to have a well-trained puppy. But that means that you need to start training when your pet is young. When you start early you will find that you can have a puppy with healthy habits as well as one that will be happy and healthy...
What is Meant by Holistic Dog Food?
When it comes to pets, more and more people are owing them these days. The pet industry is becoming a very large business. There is a huge upswing in the number of sales that are happening across the board for everyone. According to the American Pet Products...
Why You Want to Adopt a Greyhound
If you have been looking for a pet that is very low maintenance as well as loves snuggles, you want a Greyhound. You may have not thought about these dogs as being your perfect match, but you are in luck. They are very loyal, and they are big teddy bears. When you...
What Does A Pet Sitter Do?
Pet sitters are typically animal-loving, caring, and responsible people. They must be dedicated to their clients and their client’s pets. The best ones have a background in animal care, such as vet tech experience or education. Also, they are often professionally...
Why Is My Dog Scared of the Vacuum?
One thing most pet owners do not realize is that when they are going to meet the vacuum for the first time, they are going to be very frightened. There are many kinds of reactions that happen when a pet is going to see a vacuum for, the first time. The first reaction...
National Guide Dog Month
September is National Guide Dog Month. These amazing pups help blind people live their lives to the fullest. They go through rigorous training from an early age. It takes a smart and dedicated canine to develop the skills for the job. We at 2 Paws Up Inc. think these...
Caring For Dogs with Three Paws
Although it may seem that pets with three legs are in more pain, they are often more nonchalant than those that have four legs. When it comes to most pets, it seems that only the owner thinks about the fact that one of the pets is missing a limb. People who are...
Adopt a Less Adoptable Pet Week
All animals deserve love and appreciation. From the furry to the scaly, every animal wants to be cared for and have a place to call home. Unfortunately, some pets consistently miss out on being adopted. There are misconceptions about some animals and, other people...
What Would Happen in a World Without Humans?
Would Dogs Make It? All people love dogs and treat them as family members. We take them to see the doctor when they are sick and buy them all kinds of comforts to make their lives happy. We are very connected to our dogs at a very emotional level and it is hard to...
Why Is My Cat Over-Grooming?
Cats groom all the time, but it is important to watch how much it is happening. The grooming helps you to ensure that your cat has good hygiene but there is also too much grooming that happens sometimes. Cats are going to spend around 50% of their time grooming. But...
Are Avocados Dangerous for Dogs?
If you turned around and you realized that you made a mistake and that your pet grabbed some of your avocados, you may be panicking. What do you need to do? Should you be rushing off to a clinic? What is going to happen? Is It OK If My Pet Eats an Avocado? In general,...
What can I Do About My Pudgy Dog?
When it comes to puppies, they are getting heavier year over year. If you look at the statistics for the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, there are around 56% that are overweight and need to slim down. Obesity creates a whole list of issues like arthritis,...