We spend a lot of time with dogs and cats during our pet sitting and dog walking visits, and we also love learning more about them. We love to share what we’ve learnt, and we’re hoping you might find something helpful in one of the articles or links below. Feel free to share the content, or send us information too.
Did you know that the peak flea season is in the warmer months? Fleas are around all year round and can stay dormant on your cats and kittens through winter, ready to take overcome spring and summer. It is important that you are treating your...
When it comes to adding a new cat to your family, there are so many different breeds to choose from. There are long haired, short haired and everything in between. Choosing which cat to add to your family can take a lot of time, understanding...
What do you do to cool down when the weather gets hot? Simply throw the air conditioner on? Take off a layer or two of clothes? Cooling ourselves down when it is hot can be pretty easy. But what about your fur friends? Your pets...
So you’ve got a new puppy? CONGRATULATIONS. What’s better than brining a beautiful new baby home in your family. I’ll bet your new family member is busy chewing, peeing and pooing all over the house, and stealing socks. I hope you enjoy your new puppy...
It’s warming up in Brisbane which means it is tick season. Tick paralysis is one of the most common causes of death in pets in Queensland, but it is also the most preventable if you are aware of how to identify a tick on your...
The importance of keeping your pet cool in hot weather and what to do to keep them cool. Spring is here and Summer is right around the corner! What are you doing to keep cool? Jumping in the pool or ocean, staying indoors with the aircon...
Have you ever watched the movies and seen the big mansions that have a pack of guard dogs at the gate and wondered to yourself how nice it would be having your own pack like that? A pack of dogs to guard your home isn’t...
Eating healthy to stay well is important for both ourselves and our families. While we love a good binge on junk now and again, eating the right foods most of the time is the best way to stay on top of our health. SO the...
None of us are strangers to insurance; home, contents, car, and even health insurance. But have you ever considered pet insurance? Pet insurance is a smart way to protect yourself from unexpected vet bills should something happen to your best furry friend. Many pet owners...
Adding a new family member to the family is a pretty big deal. Especially when it is a cute little puppy dog. Choosing the right fit for your family can be a daunting task, especially when there are so many different breeds to choose from....
Camping is a family favourite activity for many of us. It is a chance to spend time outdoors, enjoying the company of friends and family surrounded by nature. We are not the only ones who love camping though. Your four-legged friends also love to run...
Keeping your cat occupied is important. Having a collection of toys for your cat can help with a number of things, including their development, exercise and relaxation. Your local pet store has a HUGE variety of toys for your ball of fluff! However, looking through...
There is nothing better than having an excited doggo coming up to you waiting a treat. Their expressions make it all worthwhile. However with so many different treats on the market, it is hard to know which ones are healthy and which are not. Rather...
Different breeds of dogs are designed for different tasks. Having a dog for a pet is not something that you should look at as being easy. Because these dogs have different needs and abilities, how to look after them changes per breed. Some dogs are...
Generally speaking, taking the dog for a walk usually happens on the footpaths nearby home, or in our case at Kat’s Kritters Pet Sitting and Dog Walking, it’s nearby the homes of our wonderful clients. However, at times we love to mix it up and venture...
Our Love Thy Neighbour deal is a massive 40% off the price of a normal 45 minute dog walk. All you have to do is get your neighbor onboard for your dog walking and you both get this fantastic discount. A 45 minute dog walk as...
Upcoming dates Australia Day is the big public holiday this month, and many people will be taking the 25th off work to make up a 4-day weekend. Not us though, we’ll be around to make sure you get to squeeze in a holiday if you can....
Storm season tips While thankfully, we haven’t had any massive storms like we did during last year’s storm season, it always pays to think ahead especially when you have pets. There’s often an influx of dogs to the pound and RSPCA after a big thunderstorm, but here...
Pet life hack The Queensland summer is a big reason why we live in the beautiful Sunshine State, but for our furry critters it can be hard to keep cool. Our team member Alannah has this great idea to keep cats a little cooler: Kitty milk ice-cubes! It’s...
Parvo or parvovirus is a highly contagious disease found all over the world, at current there are over 150 cases of Parvo in Australia alone. Parvovirus attacks the cells in the dog’s body, not only spreading itself through the whole body but splitting cells especially related...
Making the decision to welcome a dog into your life is an exciting and happy time, but it is a decision that should not be taken lightly. A dog is for life and a happy, healthy dog requires lots of love and attention and will cost...
Stan the dog walker loves training dogs, watch as his dog Albi goes flying up a tree - one of the many tricks he knows....
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Twelve months ago, Kat’s Kritters Pet Sitting and Dog Walking Brisbane had just one regular customer and only a handful of clients booking in for holiday pet care. Now the Brisbane based, family owned business has more than 10 regular jobs each week and a growing...
Dog walking plays an important part in keeping your dog's health in a good position. It is both a leisure time and an exercise for both the dog and the owner. Dogs also need fresh air and need to be exposed to the outside world...
The importance of dog walking for both you and your dog is known to many. For people with dogs, it is highly advisable that you simply take them outside for walks at least once a day. The task is extremely beneficial to keep your dog...
BRISBANE ANTI-BSL RALLY At 10.30am on Saturday 19th July Kat’s Kritters Pet Sitting and Dog Walking will join other dog lovers on a march through Brisbane to show our support against Breed Specific Legislation (BSL). BSL is a government prohibition on certain breeds of dogs because of...
We were lucky enough to feature in Brisbane's Quest Newspaper North West News in February 2013. ...
Here at Kat's Kritters Pet Sitting and Dog Walking we love making our friends smile! And what better way to find a smile than with a game! For the month of July, if you tell us when and where you see our Sticker Car, we'll give you...