October 3, 2017
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The Dog Coat: Cozy Canine Climate Control

Fall is Here! And we in Seattle are preparing ourselves for the colder, wetter weather to come! PugetPets dog-walking professionals and our clients alike know that […]
September 20, 2017
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Goldfish 101: Everything You Didn’t Know about Our Favorite Aquatic Pets

Go Fish! You want a pet, but your apartment building doesn’t allow dogs or cats. Or maybe your gradeschooler was a lucky winner at the school […]
September 6, 2017
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Chickens: The Low-“Down” on the Backyard Flock

Whether searching for the perfect wholesome and nutritious egg, dabbling in urban homesteading, or simply enjoying the cheery company of a little group of happy hens, […]
August 17, 2017
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The Graze Craze: Why Do Pets Eat Grass?

The dog days of summer are drawing to a close here in Seattle, and our dogs—and cats—are searching out the few remaining tufts of that moist […]
June 29, 2017
Protect your pets

Protect Your Pets: 4th of July Do’s and Don’ts

For most Americans the 4th of July is a day of celebration with food, fun and fireworks. To animals, however, including the majority of our companion […]
June 20, 2017
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Here’s the Scoop: PugetPets Digs into Cat Litter

A Cat, a Cold Day and Some Clay Until the late 1940’s, people kept their cats outside, using sand or ashes as litter on occasions when […]
May 11, 2017
Pet Insurance for Me?

Pet Insurance: Cure for Increasing Costs?

The New Phenomenon of Pet Insurance Pet insurance is a recent phenomenon that is becoming increasingly common. It wasn’t until 1947 that the first pet insurance […]
April 17, 2017
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Embracing Grief: Coping with the Loss of an Animal Companion

Losing an Animal Companion Losing a beloved friend or family member can be an emotionally intense and difficult experience. During such a time it’s important to […]
January 13, 2017

Exercise: A Happy New Year’s Resolution for Your Dog

When we enter a new year, many of us resolve to get more exercise. But what about our dogs’ fitness needs? A dog typically requires more […]