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Local guides for Dallas Metroplex and Austin Metro pet parents, plus practical advice on pet sitting, dog walking and everyday pet care.
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Pet-Friendly Weekend Getaways from Dallas
A weekend away with your dog sounds simple until you check the map. From Dallas, Waco is about an hour and a half by car. Fredericksburg is about four and a half hours and San Antonio about five, so they work best as a long weekend rather than a quick escape. This...
Dog-Friendly Restaurants in Plano, TX
DINING OUT WITH YOUR DOG IN PLANO Dogs are welcome on the patios of many Plano restaurants, which makes a meal out an easy way to include your dog. Trusted since 2001, VIP Pet Services provides in-home pet sitting and dog walking across the Dallas Metroplex, and we...
Austin Metro
Austin Pet Guide
Dog parks, dog-friendly patios and campgrounds in Greater Austin, plus official City resources.
Practical guides for every pet parent
Summer Travel with Your Pet
Bringing your pets on summer trips can be great, but you need to plan ahead and know the rules. Different places have different requirements for pets, including vaccinations, health certificates, and travel arrangements. To make traveling easier for your pet, get...
Keeping Your Indoor Cat Happy When You’re Away
Planning a getaway this summer? While you’re enjoying your vacation, it’s important to ensure your indoor cat remains happy and stress-free at home. Cats are creatures of habit, and changes in their environment or routine can cause anxiety. Here are...
Three Reasons to Meet with Your Pet Sitter in Advance
One essential step in planning to be away from your pets is meeting with your pet sitter before you finalize your plans. At VIP Pet Services, we understand that your pet is more than just an animal – they are a cherished member of your family. That’s why when...
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Places You’ll Love to Walk With Your Dog in Plano
This guide is about one thing: where to walk your dog in Plano, on your own time. The city’s largest parks are also nature preserves, so hours, trail conditions and closures matter. We checked each park’s page on the City of Plano’s website on...
Pet Sitting Cost in Plano: What Affects the Price
Pet sitting is priced by the visit, and a few choices decide what each visit costs. This guide explains what drives the cost of pet sitting in Plano so you can read a rate sheet with confidence. VIP’s current rates are on our rates page. This article explains...
How to Find the Right Pet Sitter in Plano, TX
Choosing someone to care for your pet and come into your home is a big decision. This guide covers three jobs: narrowing your options, asking the right questions and booking early. Narrow Your Options A search for pet sitters in Plano returns a long list, and not...
What Can I Give My Dog For Pain?
NATURAL REMEDIES FOR RELIEVING YOUR DOG’S PAIN AT HOME We love our dogs. They hold an irreplaceable place in our hearts. Their comfort and well-being are our utmost concern. Watching them experience pain, whether from bug bites, parasites, infections, or...
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...
Enjoying 4th of July with your Precious Pets
4th of July Summertime is a wonderful time of year when we can celebrate with family and friends, frolicking in the sprinklers, enjoying barbecue and picnic foods and relishing the holidays that fall during the warmth of the season. One of the most popular...