by Annika Hugosson | Apr 18, 2026 | Animal Welfare, In-Home Pet Care, Pet Health, Pet Safety
If you’ve ever reached into your pet’s water bowl and felt a slippery film along the inside, it’s not just mineral buildup. That slick coating is called biofilm, and it’s something many pet owners encounter without realizing what it is. We recently shared a quick...
by Annika Hugosson | Apr 2, 2026 | Cats, In-Home Pet Care, Pet Behavior, Pet Sitting
When people travel, many assume the best option for their cat is boarding. While boarding facilities can work in some situations, they are not always the best fit for many cats. Cats are territorial animals whose sense of safety depends heavily on their environment...
by Annika Hugosson | Mar 19, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, In-Home Pet Care, Our Dog Walking Team
Relocating to Durham for a role at Duke comes with a constraint that most neighborhood guides ignore: your schedule is going to be long, unpredictable, and often out of your control. For dog owners, that changes how you should think about where to live. The question...
by Annika Hugosson | Mar 12, 2026 | Cats, In-Home Pet Care, Pet Sitting
Many Durham cat owners work long hours or spend much of the day away from home. While cats are often described as independent pets, and while, yes–cats sleep a lot (12-16 hours a day, must be nice!)–indoor cats still benefit from mental stimulation,...
by Annika Hugosson | Mar 6, 2026 | Dog Walking, Dogs, Durham Community, Pet Behavior
If you share your home with a high-energy dog, you’ve probably seen the pattern: mornings start calmly, but by late afternoon your dog is restless, vocal, pacing, or getting into things they normally wouldn’t. Maybe at the end of your workday, you come home to a wild...
