Texas Ruff House Blog

What Our Clients Are Barking and Meowing About     Have you ever wondered how your pet feels about you leaving them home alone? Whether or not you work from home, we couldn't take them everywhere we go, even if we wanted to. So, as a pet parent, it’s natural to worry about your pet’s separation anxiety or loneliness. That’s where we come in! Many clients book pet sitting services for this reason, and our team of pet care professionals at Texas Ruff House help your dog or cat feel fulfilled, satisfied, and relaxed by the end of their visit in Pflugerville, TX and the surrounding areas of Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto, and North Austin. But don’t take it from us! We sniffed around for feedback from both dogs and cats and got some fun stories that clued us into the secret life of pets at Texas Ruff House. Come behind the scenes with us and see what our clients’ pets had to say! The Gal Squad: Maple, Midgy, and Pandora Maple here, along with my sisters Midgy and Pandora. Since th...

  Why Reptiles, Fish, Birds, and Other Animals Need Pet Sitters Too   Welcome back to our blog sharing pet advice from our team of animal care professionals. We often give tips about caring for dogs and cats, but we’ve also seen our fair share of pigs, lizards, hedgehogs, chickens, and a variety of other companion animals. At Texas Ruff House , our talented and caring team has over 100 years of combined animal care experience in Pflugerville, TX and the surrounding areas of Round Rock, Georgetown, Hutto, and North Austin, so we’ve seen it all!   Your feathered, scaly, and finned friends need just as much care and attention as your furry ones, if not more in some cases. If you have guinea pigs, bearded dragons, lovebirds, puffer fish, or any other pet besides a dog or cat, read on!   Why Pet Care is Important   Our animal companions are our best friends, and we owe it to them to make sure that their lives are as happy and comfor...

How to Plan Your Pet’s Stay-cation It’s that time of year again! While you’re making plans for holiday travel, you may also be thinking about whether or not your pet is coming with you and how you will prepare for either scenario. During the summer, we shared our best tips for traveling with your pet and making it a safe, comfortable, and enjoyable experience for everyone. This time, our team of pet care professionals at Texas Ruff House is sharing their advice for getting your dog or cat ready for their “stay-cation”, or in-your-home pet care , while you’re away. There are certain situations where leaving your dog or cat at home with professional care is a better option for both you and your pet. Pets can find travelling to be very stressful, whether it’s from being in a new environment, having anxiety in in different modes of transportation, there not being enough pet-friendly activities available… the list goes on! We’ve already had situations where we’ve gotten calls from clients a...

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 ...