How Long Can My Puppy Stay Home Alone? A Quick Guide for Puppy Parents
If You Couldn’t Care for Your Pet Tomorrow, Who Would?
Most of us have a plan for our pets when we travel. We schedule the pet sitter, make sure there’s plenty of food, update medications and care instructions, and leave knowing everything is taken care of.
7 Ways to Help Your Dog Adjust When the Kids Go Back to School
Back-to-school season brings a major change in routine for the entire household, including your pets. After a summer filled with family activities, visitors, outdoor time,
Pet Food Storage
Keep It Fresh: Essential Pet Food Storage Tips How you store your pet’s food is just as important as what you feed them. Proper storage
Life after Coronavirus Will Your Dog Be Ok?
Life after Coronavirus, Will Your Dog Be Ok? Without a doubt, our dogs are loving being sheltered at home with them! For a dog, this
A Professional Pet Sitter Is Priceless for THIS Too!
If you own a pet, you probably already know the value of a professional pet sitter! But they protect more than your pets! Did you
Yes, Your Littleton Feline Needs a Regular Cat Sitter; Here’s Why!
It’s true, your feline (just like a canine) needs love and attention every day from their favorite pet sitter to ensure they’re happy and well!
Colorado Hiking with Your Dog: How to Avoid K9 Heatstroke!
Colorado Hiking with Your Dog: How to Avoid K9 Heatstroke! For the ultimate mountain and dog lover, hiking season is here! But first, learn some lifesaving information about K9 heat exhaustion and deadly heatstroke. You just
Colorado Hiking with Your Dog Avoid These 6 Plants
Colorado Hiking with Your Dog Avoid These 6 Plants With warmer temperatures, it’s the perfect time to hit the trails with your dog! But before
It’s Chip Your Pet Month; Have You?
It’s Chip Your Pet Month; Have You? When your pet goes missing, a simple embedded chip could help him find his way back home
Did You Know First Aid Could Save Your Pet’s Life?
Did You Know First Aid Could Save Your Pet’s Life? April is National Pet First Aid Awareness … would YOU know What to do in
It’s Time to Show Your Pet Sitter Some Love!
It’s Time to Show Your Pet Sitter Some Love! The first full week every March is dedicated to Professional Pet Sitters. Let’s show some love
It’s National Train Your Dog Month!
It’s National Train Your Dog Month! Training is not just for the brand-new puppy; it offers benefits throughout your dog’s life and helps re-strengthen your
Help Your Pet Avoid Cabin Fever During Cold Winter Months
With colder temperatures and snow, keeping your pet happy and content can be a bit more challenging, especially if they (or you!) are not fans
National Walk Your Dog Week: October 1-7
Excuse us, your dog would like to make an announcement. The first week of October is National Walk Your Dog Week! Created in 2010 by
Pet Suffocation is a Preventable Tragedy!
You come home to find your pet motionless with a chip bag or other type of bag over their head. These mylar type bags become
How Do We Compete With Companies Like Rover & Wag! Popping Up?
Any business needs to be on their toes, constantly reinventing themselves to compete in their market and after 20 years, it is crazy how the
PSP Portal-Payments & Gratuities
You may pay your invoice at any time after it has been accepted by your pet caregiver. You may also add a gratuity to your
Preventing Knee Injuries and ACL Surgical Repair in Dogs
What’s an ACL or a CCL anyway? The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (or CCL which is the Cranial Cruciate Ligament) is one of the knee ligaments
Dog-Friendly Places in the Denver Metro Area
The Farmhouse at Breckenridge Brewery Located in our home town of Littleton, CO, The Farmhouse at Breckenridge Brewery is a place where both the beer
Back to School: Is It Time For A Dog Walker?
How Can a Mid-day Visit Help My Dog? A midday visit will help break up Fido’s day allowing him to get a potty break and
Free Pet Sitting Extras
As professional pet sitters, both your home and your pets are our top priority. Exceptional pet care is not the only part of booking service
Benefits of Hiring a Professional Cat Sitter
Your cat prefers the quiet comfort and the familiar smells and sound of home. If Fluffy had it her way, she would never have to
Leash Laws and Off-leash Dog Attacks
The weather is warmer and that means more people are outside walking their dogs. Unfortunately, that also means more off leash dogs as well. Littleton
Grooming: First Line of Defense for Your Pet
Grooming is the first line of defense for your pet. Your groomer may not be a veterinarian, but they have worked with many dogs and
Flea & Tick Prevention: Littleton, Colorado
Due to a mild winter here in Colorado, external parasites like fleas and ticks are in full swing. Our sister company, Ken Caryl Pet Spa
Pet First Aid
Being informed on Pet First Aid when an animal related emergency occurs, could save your pet’s life. Before administering pet first aid, always keep your
Why doesn’t my cat drink a lot of water?
We all know cats are picky. They are known to snub their favorite food and often change where they prefer to sleep. When it comes
Should I Feed My Cat Wet Food or Dry Food?
Over the years’ veterinarians have gone back and forth on whether dry or wet food is better for your cat. Even the most experienced of
Why Hiring a Dog Walker is the Right Choice for Your Dog!
A long day at work for you, means a long day at home for your dog. Even the best-behaved dog needs a break from their
February is National Pet Dental Health Month
What better way to celebrate than to learn about ways to keep your pet’s bad breath at bay. We’ve all been there. Fido comes in
New Year’s Resolutions for Dog Parents
written by Julie Gajewski Every year millions of people make New Year’s resolutions to eat better, exercise more and live a healthier life style. Why
Christmas Pet Safety Tips
Written by Julie Gajewski The holidays are filled with joy, laughter, and love. But they are also filled with many hazards for our furry loved
Christmas Gifts for Pets
1. You can’t go wrong with a new cozy pet bed Number one on our list of Christmas gifts for pets is a new bed.
Communication Is A Two-Way Street
Communication Is A Two-Way Street! Hiring Distinctive Pet Care means that you have a staff of dedicated individuals to care for your furry family members.
January Newsletter
Obesity is a huge problem with pets and it’s shortening their lives. I already believe that our furry family members are never with us long
Pet Safety Tips!
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Tips For Your Meet & Greet With Your Pet Sitter!
As a new client to Distinctive Pet Care; we want your experience to be outstanding!How can you help? Here are a few tips and suggestions!
Pet Sitting For 20 years—What I’ve Realized!
I started my official pet sitting business November of 1995. My friends and family were skeptical. What is that? How can you make money taking
5 Reasons To Use Coconut Oil with Your Dog or Cat!
Coconut oil has many benefits for you and your pets! They also tend to like it so it is easy to administer on their food
From the Pet Loss Support Page Euthanasia: The Most Painful Decision
Link: http://www.pet-loss.net/handouts/brochures/euthanasia.pdf
In-Home Euthanasia
by Dawn Olson, Distinctive Pet Care Euthanasia is a tough subject. “When” is the most common decision that we can agonize over, but now there
Picking Out Your New Puppy
Do your research – How much activity will this breed need? What type of activities do I want to be able to do with this
TIPS FOR MEETING WITH YOUR PET SITTER!
As a new client to Distinctive Pet Care; we want your experience to be outstanding!How can you help? Here are a few tips and suggestions!
HOW SHOULD I THANK MY PET SITTER?
Many customers will ask us this question and honestly our pet sitters do not expect anything from you except your gratitude for trusting us to