Jessica's blog posts

Halloween Pet Safety

Jessica 24/10/2022
Don’t be spooked - here are the main things to think about to keep your pet safe on Halloween, so you can plan ahead and enjoy the day!
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Halloween Pet Safety

Pet sitting equipment

Jessica 14/08/2022
If you plan to become a pet sitter, it will make your job easier to have some basic pet sitting equipment on hand.
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Pet sitting equipment

Boarding your dog | What to take?

Jessica 29/07/2022
What will your pet need during their dog boarding stay? Here are all of the things you should bring along so that your pet has the perfect mini-break.
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Boarding your dog | What to take?

Dog dementia | prevention and treatment

Jessica 19/07/2022
Just like us humans, dogs can get dementia in their older years. Here is a guide to diagnosing and preventing dementia in your senior dog.
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Dog dementia | prevention and treatment

Food you shouldn't feed your cat

Jessica 19/06/2022
It might be tempting to feed a cat a treat from the table but think twice. Here are human foods that you shouldn't feel your cat.
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Food you shouldn't feed your cat

Separation anxiety and how to prevent it

Jessica 30/04/2022
Worried about returning to work and stressing your pet? Learn how to avoid separation anxiety by helping your pet adjust to your new routine.
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Separation anxiety and how to prevent it

Post-pandemic pet sitting revival

Jessica 30/04/2022
Pet sitting is busy right now, with travel, increased pet adoptions and returning to the office the main reasons. Find out more.
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Post-pandemic pet sitting revival

Is chocolate bad for dogs?

Jessica 16/04/2022
Should you worry if your dog has eaten chocolate? Discover why chocolate is dangerous for dogs and what to do if your dog eats chocolate.
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Is chocolate bad for dogs?

How to socialise an older dog

Jessica 11/04/2022
Can you socialise an older dog? If so, how? Here are some tips to support your older dog to be calm and happy around new people and pets.
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How to socialise an older dog

How to build trust as a pet sitter

Jessica 06/02/2022
How do you gain trust with your pet sitting clients when you are starting your business? Here are some tried and true ways that we know work.
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How to build trust as a pet sitter

Dog boarding versus dog kennels

Jessica 13/01/2022
Find out what is meant by dog kennels and dog boarding, as well as tips for finding out which pet care arrangement suits your dog best.
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Dog boarding versus dog kennels

Dog breeds for small homes

Jessica 24/07/2021
There are several dog breeds that are adept at living in a compact space, whether you live in an apartment or have a small yard. Here are our top ten!
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Dog breeds for small homes

Why heatstroke in dogs is dangerous

Jessica 18/07/2021
Heatstroke in dogs can lead to coma and fatality. Here's what you need to do if a dog in your care suffers from heatstroke.
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Why heatstroke in dogs is dangerous