Why Table Scraps Aren’t Good for Your Pets
Holiday get-togethers are frequent during the winter months, and usually with them come a lot of food. When it comes to our furry friends, it’s easy to see why we and our friends and family want to share he abundant food. Our pets flash their sad looks and puppy-dog eyes, and our hearts just melt! […]
Watch Out For Fleas and Ticks This Fall
Nothing is worse than watching your pets become itchy and irritated from fleas, or worse – having your pet contract diseases from ticks that are difficult to find and remove from your fluffy friend! There are a variety of ways to protect your pet from fleas and ticks! We have some helpful advice on keeping […]
Ensuring a Safe Halloween for You and Your Pets!
Halloween is always a fun time of year for everyone. The celebrations, decor, costumes, and children going door to door for candy can be very festive and enjoyable. However, it can also be a very stressful time for our furry friends. In all of the excitement, we might forget about how our pets react to […]
Keeping Fido Cool this Summer
During the hottest periods of the year, it is very important to stay hydrated and cool, both for you and your furry friend! Being that Heat Stroke is a real danger, (a study at a Hebrew University found out that half of canines who get it won’t survive), you want to make sure your dog […]
8 Tips for Owners of Blind Dogs
Sharing your home with a blind dog – whether it was born blind or lost its sight later in life – can be difficult and frustrating at times. However, there are many simple things you can do to make daily life easier for your family and your sightless canine pal: Always give your dog […]
Caring for Your Outdoor Cat in the Winter
If you have an outdoor cat, it’s essential to take a number of precautions to keep it safe and healthy during the cold winter months. To give you some guidance on this subject, Top Tails would like to offer a few winter care tips for outdoor cats: Give your cat the ability to come inside […]
5 Great Winter Activities for Dogs – Top Tails
Due to the extremely cold weather we’ve been having here in the Philadelphia area, chances are you and your dog haven’t been spending much time outside lately. As a result, your furry friend is probably craving excitement and exercise. Here are five winter activities for dogs and their humans that will allow you both […]
How to Prevent Cancer in Cats & Dogs
Did you know that cancer is the leading cause of disease-related death in pets like cats and dogs? With this unfortunate statistic in mind, Top Tails Dog Walking & Pet Sitting would like to share three things you can do to reduce the chances your furry friend will get cancer: Keep your pet at […]
Top Tails Tips for a Healthy Cat
Because cats generally aren’t fond of going on walks like dogs are, it can be hard to gauge how much exercise your feline is getting. But physical activity is just as important for cats as it is for dogs, so you should encourage your furry friend to exercise on a regular basis. Doing so […]
Winter Pet Care Tips from Top Tails
Now that we’re on the cusp of winter, the staff here at Top Tails would like to take a moment to remind you of some key winter pet care tips: Bring outdoor cats inside. Though your cat might prefer the great outdoors, it’s important that you bring it inside–at least for the night–during the […]