Pet security and wellbeing – The ultimate guide
As pet owners we all fear that our animals will fall unwell, will get lost, or be taken when we are not there to protect them. There are ways to manage these risks and to ensure that they are well looked after even if we are not the ones managing their pet security or well […]
Children fire and pet safety top tips
If you have children or pets at home you will have deep awareness of the need for fire safety on your property and elsewhere. Pet owners especially need to be mindful of seasonal fire risks especially when you are out of the house and the pets are home alone. Read on to learn our top […]
Rabbit sitter or rabbit owner – Rabbit care essentials
If you are a pet owner who loves and owns rabbits, or a rabbit sitter who prefers rabbits as petsitting charges, read on. In this blog we offer some essential notes on rabbit care that you need to know. Rabbits are intelligent creatures and make wonderful pets. However, their care notes are important to understand […]
How to handle pet sickness – Top Tips
Whether you are a petowner or a petsitter it is really important to know how to handle pet sickness. In this article we offer you some vital information and some top tips to ensure you can act quickly and appropriately to care for your pet. How to handle pet sickness When caring for our pets, […]
How to care for a dog – Key facts
Pet owners everywhere will try to care for their pets as best as they can. If you are a new dog owner you want to learn how to care for a dog as quickly as you can. Read on to learn the key fact you need to know. How to care for a dog: Key […]
Treat a sick dog at home – Here’s how
Whether you are a petowner or a pet sitter you need to be mindful of the state of health of the dogs in your care. Here are some top tips on how to assess the health of the dog in your care and if appropriate how to treat a sick dog at home. However, we […]
How to keep a dog healthy – 5 Tips
Every pet owner takes on that responsibility because they love the pet. dogs in particular take a great deal of care and they need attention in many ways. In this article we offer 5 top tips on how to keep a dog healthy and looking great through practical and regular routines for their care and […]
How to manage pet illness on a housesit
Through Lamia Walker, the owner and passionate founder of HouseSitMatch, we happily accepted a pet sitting assignment from a pet owner in Budapest, Hungary. This is the story of how we were faced with a difficult situation. How to manage pet illness on a housesit. Read on to learn how we found a way to […]
Live-in dogsitting and rescue animals
For those dog lovers looking to get into live-in dogsitting, it can help to go into caring for rescue animals having taken in advice and listened to the perspectives of experienced dog sitters. Caring for dogs while housesitting can sometimes be a challenge, so continue reading below for some insights in looking after rescue dogs […]
A quick dogsitting in London guide
If you are dogsitting in London, you best explore a few tips and tricks below to bear in mind when minding dogs in a housesit. Minding dogs in the capital For people who have a lot of experience with dogs, it may be tempting to think you know better than the pet owner you are […]