A Pet Owner’s Guide to Preparing for Hurricane Season
By: David T. Smith, DVM Hurricane season officially runs from June 1st through November 30th of this year. Have you begun your hurricane preparations? While we are all advised to… Read more
Dog Walkers During COVID-19
What are the risks to dog walkers during the COVID-19 pandemic? As more of your clients begin social distancing, you may temporarily find yourself with fewer dog-walking jobs. However, many… Read more
Pet Sitters During COVID-19
What are the risks to pet sitters during the COVID-19 pandemic? As your pet-sitting clients limit their travel in order to practice social distancing, you may find that you are… Read more
COVID-19 and Your Supplies for Your Pet
On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. Many parts of the world are practicing social distancing as a means to help slow the spread… Read more
Social Distancing and Your Pet During COVID-19
What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a human respiratory disease that was initially discovered late in 2019. This disease is caused by a new coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, that has not previously beenidentified.… Read more
An Update on Our Policies & Procedures
The health and safety of all Meadowrun Affordable Pet Care employees and clients are of utmost importance and we wanted to provide you with information about the proactive planning measures… Read more
Tracheal Collapse in Dogs, Is Your Pet at Risk?
What exactly is tracheal collapse in dogs? The trachea is the windpipe through which dogs-and all of us-breathe. It is a tube that is held open with circular rings of… Read more
Toxic Plants for Pets: Beautiful (But Deadly) Blooms This Spring
Beautiful, but deadly. Watch out for these toxic plants for pets! April showers bring May flowers! Now that the spring season is approaching, many people will begin gardening, as well… Read more
How-to Bathe Your Pet Properly
Grooming in Brandon, Do’s and Don’ts! There is more to bathing a pet than just soap and water! The most important consideration is how your dog or cat responds to… Read more
Sudden Death in Cats: Could It Be Heartworm?
Cats can get heartworm disease too! Many people are familiar with canine heartworm disease, but did you know that it is a serious condition in cats? The symptoms of feline heartworm… Read more