Why you should brush your dogs teeth
Brushing our pet’s teeth is often overlooked and is an important part of being a pet parent. It is important to brush your dogs’ teeth, so they do not get inflammation of the gums or teeth. Keeping your pups “K-9’s “healthy is vital to their health and well-being, not...
Houseplants: Toxic and Non-toxic to your Pets
Hello All. I hope that the year 2020 has been treating you well so far. Crazy that we are already in the second month of 2020! The new year always brings new resolutions and hobbies. I decided to pick up a new hobby collecting houseplants. This new hobby kind of just...
Keep The Leash On!
Off-leash dogs: one of the most tense moments for us dog walkers. At JenLovesPets, we make sure your dogs do not have contact with unknown dogs while we’re walking them. This is for everyone’s safety! Even if your dog is the most friendly pup in the world, we never...
Animal Behaviors and why dogs put their paws on you
Along with barking at you, pawing at you is among the most common ways your dog might try to communicate with you. Most dog owners have likely experienced their dog pawing at their legs. While you may think this could be annoying at times, it’s your dog’s way of...
Meet My Family: The Dominguez Clan
Hello all. I felt like it was time to introduce myself and tell you a little about my family. My name is Tiana, I am one of the area managers for JenLovesPets. I’ve been working for JenLovePets for almost three years, and I have to say it is one of the most rewarding...
4 Ways to Include Your Pets for the Holidays
The holiday season can be full of joy, family, and stress! Pets are great at relieving our stress, and what better way to spend the season than getting quality time with them? Whether or not your pets get gifts for the holidays, you can show them you love them by...
To declaw or not to declaw? That is the question;
The perils of declawing I’m sure many of you when acquiring a new kitten struggle with the decision to have them declawed or not. It’s actually a more common decision than most think, some are quick to jump to declawing, in order to save their furniture. But clawing...
#AdoptOrShop
#AdoptDontShop You’ve seen that hashtag floating around, right? While I’m a huge advocate for adoption, there can be more factors to consider. There should be no shame in adopting from a reputable breeder when appropriate! While reputable breeders do exist, they can...
Essential Oils and your Pet: Good vs. Bad
Essential oils are extracted from plants and the quality of the oil is impacted by several conditions such as, the sunlight, altitude, and even how much water a plant receives. Essential oils are an amazing natural alternative in pet care products, yet they are...
Put That Leash Down! The Dangers of Retractable Leashes
What’s that I said? You’re probably wondering what leash, right? I’m talking about retractable leashes. Why do you say? Because they are dangerous and let me tell you why. You probably never really thought that a retractable leash was dangerous, right? But it is. Not...
4 Tips for Crate Training Your Dog
Crate training isn’t just for puppies! It is an extremely helpful tool for keeping puppies contained when they can’t be watched or you need to be away from home, but it can be great for adult dogs as well. Some dogs simply will not tolerate a crate, but many dogs can...
Which Diet is Best for your Feline?
Contrary to popular belief, Cats especially need a protein forward diet, even more than dogs. That’s because cats use protein for energy when possible and need more of certain amino acids to create building blocks and fuel bodily processes. Cats usually rely on their...
I am a Black Cat
My husband and I just recently adopted a tortoiseshell kitten, if you don’t know what that is, it’s a black cat with specks of orange and tan/white. I noticed as we were browsing all the beautiful kittens up for adoption, that there were quite a few black kittens...
Importance of Microchips
We’ve all heard that you’re supposed to microchip your pets. But why is it important? “My dog is never off-leash,” “I have an indoor-only cat,” or “My dog knows where home is.” While these may be true, the truth is that you can never be 100% sure that an animal won’t...
Trick Training: More than just for fun!
Training your dog to do tricks can be loads of fun! Common tricks like shake/paw, high five, roll over, spin, etc. are good party tricks! Although people love to see dogs do these tricks, some don’t see the value in teaching these “silly” and “pointless” things when...
Hydration in pets this Summer
Consuming water every day is essential for humans and animals. This, hopefully, is a fact we’re all well aware of and we actively consume the amount of water our bodies strive for each day. We need it to survive and to keep our bodies functioning properly! Cats,...
Pet Sitters and Emergencies in San Diego
The summer months are popular travel times for many families. The kids are out of school for the summer and there are good happy vibes in the air! With lots of people booking vacations and getaways, us professional pet sitters and dog walkers find ourselves busy this...
Making a Splash with your Dog this Summer
What do people usually think of when they hear “Summer activity”? Swimming of course!!! The hot summer days are almost unbearable without being in some sort of body of water. This summer you may find yourself at a dog beach or sitting in an inflatable kiddy sized...
