Plano, TX, is about 20 miles north of Dallas and is considered part of the Dallas-Ft. Worth Metropolitan Area. Despite the largely flat prairie area, for which Plano is named, there are a multitude of trees and several beautiful parks around the city. A Google survey lists residents’ favorite places to enjoy nature. Lace upRead More
The longed-for “Fall Back” in November and the dreaded “Spring Forward” in March can produce a range of complications for humans, from barely a blip to a good few days of cantankerousness. Soon, though, life goes on as normal. Have you ever wondered what your pet thinks about these artificial schedule re-sets? Humans and animalsRead More
VIP Pet Services’ president/owner, Robin Perdue, has always had a love for animals. Growing up in Austin TX, she rescued pets off the street and often brought them home, much to her mother’s chagrin. Her childhood home was a sanctuary for dogs, kittens, mice, birds, tadpoles, lizards, frogs, and even snakes. So, it’s no surpriseRead More
It finally happened. Your four-legged friend managed to get out of the yard and is running free through the neighborhood. The anxiety of losing your beloved dog is overwhelming. It happens to just about every pet owner in the world. Surely, you’ve heard that GPS dog collars are making waves in the pet community? There’sRead More
Winter weather can make dog walking a challenge. It’s freezing outside, potentially raining or snowing (depending on the area), and often windy. The wind chill alone is enough to keep most of us indoors. Your dog wants to get outside, though. He wants to walk through the park, see the sights, and get a littleRead More
We recently heard back from our great friends over at San Antonio Pets Alive that Debbie, who was on the urgent list and on her way to being euthanized due to overcrowding, has garnered some interest of her own. We were recently contacted by an individual in Dallas who expressed interesting in fostering Debbie, soRead More
There is no doubt that purring is the most common noise that any cat will make and you’d be surprised at the many, different reasons as to why do cats purr. You could also factor in meowing, hissing and of course growling as common noises, but those noises can’t refer to multiple moods, feelings orRead More
We love our dogs. There is no question about it and the absolute LAST thing that we want to see is them being in some sort of pain. Their pain can be caused by many things. It could be a bug bite, it could be a worm or a parasite that they may have, orRead More
If you own a dog, then nothing will make you happier than coming home to a happy, healthy pet with its tail wagging. While their diet and what they are consuming plays a huge role in their mood, it is also due to other factors. For example whether or not you supplement their diets withRead More
Are you a first time cat owner? If so, congrats! Having these little rascals around us and in our everyday lives truly is a treat and something worth living for. Cats are sweet, affectionate animals that really don’t require much maintenance. But are you truly prepared to take on the responsibility for your very firstRead More