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October 12, 2016Blog, Gratitude, Home-page Brickell veterinarian, Happy Vet Tech appreciation week, Vet tech appreciation week, Vet techs, veterinarian technicians Miami by Frankie Berti

Celebrating Vet Techs in Miami

Celebrating Vet Techs in Miami: Vet Tech Appreciation Week Oct 16 – Oct 22 October 16-22 is Vet Tech Appreciation Week! The National Association of Veterinary Technicians of America began this week of gratitude in 1993, which takes place annually every third week in October. On behalf of the Equipaws team, thank you to all of the vet techs working hard around the world! Who is your Vet Tech? When you walk into your local Veterinary Practice, […]

October 11, 2016Blog, Home-page, Pet Health, Pet Poisoning, Uncategorized bufo toads, cotton mouth snakes, dog poisoned by bufo toad, lantana dogs, pet health, pet poisons, pets should live indoors, poisonous plants of Florida, Sago palm dogs, venomous snakes of Florida by Frankie Berti

Six Reasons Your Pets Should Live Indoors in Florida

Why your pets should live indoors Whether our pets should live indoors or outdoors is usually a very controversial topic. There is the argument that dogs and cats were born wild and therefore should remain outdoors in their natural world. However, the dogs and cats we bring into our lives now have lost most of what made them wild originally. Although their natural instincts are still present they are muffled by their need and desire […]

Guide to Equipaws Meet and Greets

Meet and Greets: Why so many questions? Before scheduling pet care with Equipaws Pet Services, we require a Meet and Greet with the pet parent and their fur babies. A Meet and Greet is where an Equipaws pet professional comes to your home to introduce themselves to your pets, and learns your pet’s routine including feeding schedules, medical history, behaviors, favorite toys, activities, and treats. We want to know everything about your pet’s habits and history […]

Downtown Miami Pet Sitter Spotlight: Susan Eskamani

Downtown/Brickell Pet Sitter Spotlight: Susan Eskamani At Equipaws, we have been dreaming about expanding our business in the Downtown Miami area for months. We have had many inquiries, but did not have the sufficient help in the area. That is where the newest member of our team Susan Eskamani comes in! Susan has gladly taken on the challenge of developing our business and caring for all new Downtown Miami and Brickell pets. This is an […]

Dishes for Dogs: Canine Kitchen Spotlight Blog While attending a local Dog Event held in Coconut Grove, The Equipaws team stumbled upon an up-and-coming company named Dishes For Dogs: Canine Kitchen. The business is based in the Miami neighborhood of Wynwood and is committed to creating pet-friendly meals with local and fresh ingredients while providing a balanced diet for your pup. We know that nutrition is just as important as exercise and companionship are in keeping […]

Meet the Brickell Bay Animal Hospital Family!

Vet Spotlight: Brickell Bay Animal Hospital The Brickell neighborhood in the heart of Miami is a thriving pet community. You can find pet parents and pups walking, running, playing fetch, and enjoying the city lifestyle almost all day. Who cares for the well-being of these pets? Our favorite local veterinarian, Dr. Greg Frishman, his wife Carla, and the dedicated team at Brickell Bay Animal Hospital (BBAH)! Carla Frishman was kind enough to give Equipaws the […]

How to Help Miami Wildlife

Wild About Wildlife: When to Lend a Helping Hand By: Samantha Arner Pets are generally curious creatures and as pet owners or dog walkers we are often left to witness where this curiosity leads them. Pets keep us on our toes and for many of us they are our direct connection with wildlife. A natural instinct for any wild animal should be to run and hide. However, what if you notice that the baby […]

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kristen Cortese

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kristen Cortese At Equipaws Pet Services we have the luxury of servicing several beautiful neighborhoods from Brickell to Cutler Bay. Our clients are very fortunate to have Kristen Cortese as one of their Coral Gables and Coconut Grove pet sitters, dog walkers, and dog runners. Kristen spends her days providing exercise and love for our pups and kitty clients in the area with love and devotion. Kristen is originally from […]

Beat the Heat: Keep Your Dog Healthy and Active in the Miami In Miami we are faced with sweltering heat year round and a dilemma: how to exercise dogs in hot weather safely. The boiling sun and tropical moisture can make any physical activity daunting. As animal lovers, Equipaws Pet Services stresses a consistent exercise routine for most pets, but we want your dogs to be able to play and exercise safely despite our hot and humid […]

Pet Photography Simplified: Tips from Pet Sitter Mike T.

Pet Photography Simplified: Tips from Pet Sitter Mike Tacoronte Most pet parents’ phones’ are crammed with hundreds, if not thousands, of photos of their pets, and they want more. Double that for our pet sitters, who snap our clients’ cats and dogs on their pet sits or dog walks daily. Why not improve the quality of our pet photography? Enter Mike Tacoronte, one of our newest dog walkers in Coconut Grove and a budding pro […]

Top Ten Dangers of Retractable Dog Leashes

The Dangers of Retractable Dog Leashes As professional dog walkers in Miami we handle various sizes and breeds of dogs on a daily basis. A leash comes hand in hand when walking dogs. Many of our pet parents have specific preferences; some use a harness, others have a gentle leader or, most commonly, a nylon leash. But when an owner asks us to use a retractable dog leashes we cringe! Why, you may ask? This […]

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Mike Tacoronte

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Mike Tacoronte Meet the newest Coconut Grove pet sitter in our pack, Mike Tacoronte, who will be walking, running and caring for your pets in the dog-friendly Coconut Grove and Coral Gables neighborhoods! Mike served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years and is now a retired veteran filling his time with volunteer work and animal-oriented activities. Although he has a tough exterior, his big heart and soft spot for […]

Brickell Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kesi Land

Brickell Pet Sitter Spotlight: the fabulous Kesi Land We have a great team of Brickell pet sitter and dog walkers who are thrilled to be caring for your cats and dogs. Kesi Land is one of our pet enthusiasts, whose hometown was Baltimore, Maryland until she officially made the move to Miami in 2013 to begin her studies at Miami International University of Art & Design for Fashion Merchandising. Although she enjoyed her creative studies, […]

5 Best Dog Friendly Travel Destinations in Florida Summer is here, which means a well-deserved holiday is around the corner! But where to go with your furry family member in tow? Florida offers dog friendly travel destinations by way of beaches and parks, restaurants, activities and tours you can enjoy with the entire gang. If you want to travel north to cooler climates or relax on the southern shore beaches, there is something for every […]

Dog Walkers Help Beat the Doggy Back-to-School Blues

Dog Walkers Help Dogs Beat the Back-to-School Blues Your pups have played with you and the kids all day this summer, but with school starting their happy routine grinds to a halt and pivots back to hectic school schedules. This means many changes for your dogs, who go from being with you all day to being left to a quiet, lonely house for long stretches at a time. Dogs can suffer from such drastic changes […]

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Celebrating Vet Techs in Miami

Six Reasons Your Pets Should Live Indoors in Florida

Guide to Equipaws Meet and Greets

Downtown Miami Pet Sitter Spotlight: Susan Eskamani

Dishes for Dogs: Local Small Biz Spotlight

Meet the Brickell Bay Animal Hospital Family!

How to Help Miami Wildlife

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kristen Cortese

Beat the Heat! How to Exercise Dogs in Hot Weather

Pet Photography Simplified: Tips from Pet Sitter Mike T.

Top Ten Dangers of Retractable Dog Leashes

Coconut Grove Pet Sitter Spotlight: Mike Tacoronte

Brickell Pet Sitter Spotlight: Kesi Land

5 Best Dog Friendly Travel Destinations in Florida

Dog Walkers Help Beat the Doggy Back-to-School Blues

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Professional Pet Sitting &
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