Texas Ruff House Blog

Tricks and Treats for a Safe Halloween   Halloween is almost here and while it’s a fun and festive time for us, humans, we want to be mindful of our pets and make sure they’re enjoying it too! Our pet sitters and dog walkers at Texas Ruff House are sharing their best tips for a happy and safe Halloween celebration with your dog or cat.   Beware of Noisy Knocks and Strangers Halloween can be spooky for pets not used to seeing humans dress up in costumes, and just the busy night full of new people, smells, and sounds could make them nervous. This is especially the case with pets that have stranger danger or are wary of new people in general. Because you can expect to have a lot of strangers knocking on your door come Halloween, you want to establish a space where your pet will feel safe during trick-or-treating. This can be in a room further away from the front door with a work-to-eat toy or treat dispenser to keep your pet busy! As a precaution, you want to make sure your dog ...

  Pro Tips For New Pet Parents   Whether you are a first-time pet owner or haven’t had a dog or cat for a while, bringing home a new furry friend can be exciting yet challenging! While this is especially the case with puppies, kittens, seniors, and special needs animals, all pets and pet owners go through an adjustment period in the beginning. At Texas Ruff House, we get lots of questions from our clients in Pflugerville, TX and the surrounding areas of Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto, and North Austin about health, behavior, and everything under the sun! Once you get into a routine that works for you and your dog or cat, you will find that the challenges you go through will actually help you become a better pet owner! When is the right time to call the vet? As new pet parents, we may constantly find ourselves questioning whether something is normal all the time. It’s very common for pet owners to overreact and run to the vet for an issue that can be managed...