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How to Keep Your Senior Dog Healthy and Happy
Your senior dog needs a little extra love and attention to keep him healthy through his golden years. These tips from Little Friends will surely help.
Long Distance BFFs: Bonding with Your Pet When You Travel Often
It's said that distance makes the heart grow...
The Guide to Fear Free Pet Care
Do you know how to tell when your pet is nervous or not feeling comfortable in their environment? Often, our pets are stressed by certain triggers or changes, such as thunderstorms, strangers, or new places. If pets are nervous, they may pace, pant, vocalize, freeze,...
Little Friends Service Spotlight: 20-Minute Mid-Day Dog Walks
If you are a busy dog owner, you may have found yourself wondering whether your dog is getting enough exercise. While you hustle between a hectic work agenda and family obligations, your dog is lounging about at home. Dogs need to stay active! Even a short,...
July is Pet Hydration Month
With summer temps in the southern United States hovering in the high 80s to 90s, you need to ensure you are drinking at least the recommended 8 glasses a day. But what about your pets? As you hit the trails or keep your early morning jog in Charlotte's sticky summer...
Wags and Purrs: Top 5 Ways to Spoil our Pets
Does your dog or cat enjoy the luxury of a king sized bed at the expense of your own good night's sleep? What about those rain-or-shine 5 A.M. walks? Do your fur-children eat only the finest high-quality protein, while you have the occasional ice cream for dinner? If...
Fleas, Ticks and Allergies: Your Spring Health Guide for Your Charlotte Pets
With spring comes warm, breezy weather. Prepare for trips with your furry friends to the beach, dog park, hiking trails, and other fun destinations! Unfortunately, spring also means fleas, ticks, and allergens. When you begin to sneeze, you may also find your dog and...
Take A Hike With Charlotte’s Best Dog-Friendly Trails
Living in the beautiful Charlotte area means you and your pup get to spend lots of time outdoors. As the temperatures begin to climb this spring, it's a great time of year to explore the local scenery. Get out, get active, and get your dog's tail wagging...
5 Benefits of LFPS vs. Hiring an Individual Pet Sitter
We know that you care very much about your furry friend and so do we! However, we also know that you just can't always be home with them. After all, you have work, loved ones, and other engagements that require you to be out of the house for extended periods of time....
Smile! February is National Pet Dental Month
Is your pet ready to flash those pearly whites? February is National Pet Dental Month -- the perfect time to brush up on health, wellness, and oral care for your pet. Dogs, cats, and even exotics need plenty of TLC when it comes to their teeth. Consider these dental...