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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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Dallas Metroplex
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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Therapy Animals – Pets That Work To Help Others
By: Cate Burnette As pet parents, we know that positive interaction between our pets and ourselves improves our physical, emotional and psychological well-being. For those individuals with physical, emotional, psychological or mental disorders, communing...
Unsung Animal Heroes on Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a Federal holiday in the United States. It is designed to remember the brave men and women who perished while serving their country in the armed forces. The holiday originated in the years following the Civil War and became an official federal...
Celebrate Endangered Species Day
There are many wonderful species of animals on the planet. Unfortunately, because of issues that include the loss of habitat due to natural causes or development, disease, poaching and hunting and environmental elements such as climate change, some of these...
Separation Anxiety in Dogs: How to Help Your Pet Cope
Pet parents often share concerns about their dogs experiencing anxiety or stress when left alone, leading to unwanted behaviors. While some of these behaviors may indicate a need for basic house training, they can also be signs of deeper distress known as...
May is National Service Dog Eye Examination Month
By: Cate Burnette Service Animals Need Healthcare Too… What One Alliance of Veterinarians is Doing To Help Because good eyesight to so important to the work of the approximate 20,000 service animals in the US, the ninth annual American College of Veterinary...
Celebrate VIP Pet Services’ 15th Anniversary with 15% Off Packages of Standard & Premium Visits!
VIP Pet Services would like to once again say THANK YOU for allowing us to care for and love your pets. In honor of Small Business Week, we would also like to voice our appreciation for being part of such a close knit community of fellow business owners in Dallas...