If you are planning on traveling at all this summer, the hardest thing for every pet lover is leaving your furry friend behind. Even if you are simply traveling for fun, the constant worrying and wondering about your pet can somehow manage to ruin the entire trip....

An overweight cat, an otter with arthritis, and a bunny with arthritis, what do they all have in common? They are all using the healing power of water to help with their treatment! Yes, we were stunned too, a cat in water! What's really neat is that they are all using...

              After such a fun and successful beach play date, I knew I had to share it with all of you. A beach themed play date is the best idea! Welcome to every dogs dream play date            ...

We've all seen the adorable pictures of those pets all admitting their secrets with that guilty look on their face....I'm talking of course about pet shaming! It seems know matter where you look you see another "pet shaming" photo.  We want to know, have you ever...

We've finally decided to truly compare the differences between pet sitting and pet boarding. For those of you who are not clients of 2 Paws Up Pet Sitting, we ask that you still read through this blog;  because it contains a lot of valuable information. After you have...

If you’re a new bird owner, or if you are considering getting a bird this is the perfect blog post for you and one you won't want to miss! Like most first time bird owners, you are probably assuming that it’s going to be relatively easy. Well, your not actually...

For those of you with pet guinea pigs, you know what great joy and fun they can be! Guinea pigs are very social, herd animals, so naturally you will find that they happier and healthier with another guinea pig. If you currently only have one guinea pig, you will...

Even though the holiday season has passed, we know that is not going to stop any of our pet lovers from purchasing gifts for their furry friends! Since you’re already purchasing a gift, you might as well give a gift that gives back! Take a look at some of the great...

In honor of Saint Patrick’s Day, we found some yummy treats for your pooch! We want everyone , including your furry friends to have a Saint Patrick’s Day to remember. Here are some delicious, all natural treats that your pooch can enjoy on St. Patty’s Day! ShamBowWow...

Pet parties are a ton of fun, and I 100% recommend them to everyone! Having been to a dog party myself, I can say that if you are smart and plan ahead it will be an absolute blast! The first thing you want to do is choose a location. For instance, are you having the...

It’s easy to have your heart set on a type of pet that you want, but it’s always helpful to know what kinds of pets are available. You want to pick the perfect pet that best fits your particular lifestyle. For instance, if you live in an apartment and work everyday it...

One of the most common questions I always hear is wondering whether or not it’s ok to feed your dog peanut butter. We all know that there are many foods that are good and bad for your pet. You’ll be happy to know that peanut butter is not only safe for your dog, but...

If you haven’t already heard, this week is Professional Pet Sitters Week! We at 2 Paws Up Pet Sitting want to give a big hats off to ALL of the hard working professional pet sitters out there! We know the hard work, dedication, and true love it takes to be a top notch...

As professional pet sitters, we know all too well the importance of pet safety and informing everyone on the dangers of everyday items that can be poisonous to pets.There are obvious things that you may already know such as chocolates, however there are also things...

I’m not sure about any of you, but for years I was convinced that dogs were colorblind! I had no idea they could see other colors besides black and white. Recent studies have shown that dog’s are not colorblind, but they are not able to see all of the colors in an...

                          Today, February 22 is officially recognized as “Walking the Dog Day.” What a great day to celebrate! I took some time to research the history behind this significant day to try...