How to Identify, Treat and Understand Pet Cancer in Your Texas Pets
May is Pet Cancer Awareness Month. Did you know that pet cancer affects one out of every four dogs in the U.S? This accounts for nearly 50 percent of all disease-related pet deaths each year. Cancer is the number one disease-related cause of death in dogs and cats,...
Mosquitoes and Heartworms and Why Prevention is So Important to Our Texas Pets
Heartworm infections are found anywhere mosquitos are common. In this blog, we hope to inform you about mosquitoes and heartworms and why prevention is so Important to our Texas pets. Heartworm disease is easy to prevent but difficult to treat. With most cases found...
How to Transition Your Pandemic Puppy Before You Return to Work
It has been over a year of dealing with the trials and tribulations of the novel coronavirus. A lot of us had no choice but to find creative ways to stay busy while being stuck in quarantine. One of the biggest things people noticed over the last year was the increase...
Can you Over-Exercise your Dog?
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes. Their activity levels depend on various factors that make up their breed and genetic and physical composition. Although activity levels range from dog to dog, you can over-exercise your dog. Like humans, over-exercising can lead to...
Training Your Dog: Factors That Can Make the Difference Between Success and Failure
Bringing a new dog of any age into your home can be a challenge to your patience, confidence, and housekeeping abilities. A new furry family member won’t know the rules of the household or how he should behave. It is up to you to teach your pup appropriate...
Texas-Owned Pet Care Company Gives Back to the Pets and People of Dallas & Austin
Here at VIP Pet Services, we love giving back to the communities we serve. With shelter numbers growing, and too many animals struggling to find fur-ever homes, we saw a need to get involved. So, we rolled up our sleeves and started helping the pets and people of...
Spring Is Here! Where to Take Your Dog in Austin and Dallas
Spring is a great time to take advantage of fun, dog-friendly places in Austin and Dallas. Both cities boast a large number of off-leash dog parks where your furry friend can run, jump, and play all day. In Dallas, check out Bark Park Central, Meadows Dog Park, and...
5 Dog Friendly Restaurants in Austin
Austin has many dog-friendly restaurants to visit! From outdoor patios to indoor dining, the people of Austin love dogs and want to include them anywhere they can. Here are five dog-friendly restaurants in Austin that you should visit with your pup! Mozart’s...