As pet parents, we do everything we can to ensure our pets are receiving the highest quality care as possible.

We take our pets to the vet and follow through with the vet’s advice on making sure our pets are up to date with all vaccinations. In this day and age, there is plenty of information to learn that vaccinations can actually cause more harm than good to your pets. Please continue with this blog to watch a video that brings up points you most likely have not heard from your vet regarding vaccinations.

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In order to prevent fleas and ticks, many pet owners use a popular monthly flea treatment that is applied between the shoulders of a dog or cat. The reason why the “monthly” treatment kills fleas and ticks is because it is a form of poison.

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Within this blog is an all natural disinfectant that you can use in your home that acts as an anti-bacterial, anti-viral, and anti-fungal and is safe around dogs. It even helps with air-born bugs!

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As a pet parent, I don’t look at my pets as just another animal.

I love my pets. They are a part of my family. They are my children and I am their mom. I worry about them the same way I would a child, i.e. make sure they’re warm and comfortable, make sure they are healthy and happy. As a professional pet sitter, I know my clients feel the same way about their pets.

With this in mind, we know our pets will not live as long as us and that the day will come when we have to say goodbye.

It’s a thought all pet parents dread and don’t want to think about; but is a fact that all pet parents must face. Many people don’t understand the emotion behind losing a pet, wondering why someone would grieve over a dog or a cat. Unless we have other friends or family who understand our love for our pets, it is hard to talk about our grief. The pain of losing a pet is real and we should not be embarrassed about it. If we spent the time loving our pets, how could we just forget them and move on without grieving for them? Read the rest of this entry »

Ahh, the holidays..a time when families and friends get together to celebrate and indulge in delicious seasonal treats.

Many pet owners include their furry children in the holiday celebration of eating because food is usually the center of any type of special occasion.  Just like people, pets tend to gain weight between Thanksgiving and the New Year.  Many pet owners want to reward their pets with treats, but ultimately, all of the “rewarding” treats can cause several health problems for your pet down the road.  Such health problems include diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoarthritis and cancer.  Read the rest of this entry »

My name is Shannon and I am the founder of BocMeow Pet Care offering professional, caring Pet Sitting services to the South Bay and surrounding areas. Before BocMeow was born, I spent several years in education. As rewarding as the experience was, I never felt completely satisfied at the end of the day. With BocMeow, I have the privilege of making a positive difference within the lives of pets and pet owners. Read the rest of this entry »