by Joette White | Mar 6, 2026 | Dog, Pet Health, Pet Parents, Seasonal Pet Care, Services
One of the most common questions Dallas pet parents ask us is simple: How long should my dog walk, and how often? The answer depends on a variety of factors, including a dog’s age, breed, health, and energy level. One thing is consistent across most dogs: regular...
by Joette White | Feb 21, 2026 | Behavior, Dog, Enrichment, Pet Care Dallas, Services
In the Dallas Metroplex, dog walking is seen as a basic necessity; something to help dogs burn energy and take a potty break during busy workdays. But dog walking and training are deeply connected. In fact, every walk is a training opportunity. When done...
by Joette White | Feb 12, 2026 | Cat, Dallas, Dallas Pet News, Dog, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Parents
Valentine’s Day tends to spotlight one big question in pet households: Do pets feel love? While we may not be able to ask them directly, research in animal behavior tells us that dogs and cats experience a range of emotions, some surprisingly similar to our own. Let’s...
by Joette White | Feb 7, 2026 | Cat, Dog, Grooming, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health, Pet News
In many parts of the country, winter brings a true pause in parasite activity. North Texas is different. With fluctuating temperatures, mild winters, and frequent warm spells, parasites like fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes can remain active well beyond what pet parents...
by Joette White | Jan 29, 2026 | Behavior, Dallas, Dog, Enrichment, Pet Health, Seasonal Pet Care
Snow days in the Dallas Metroplex are rare. Yet, when they happen, they tend to bring school closures, office shutdowns, and a pretty big deviation from life as we know it. For many Dallas families, snow day downtime can feel like a gift. For dogs, though, it can feel...
by Joette White | Jan 24, 2026 | Cat, Dallas, Dallas Pet News, Dog, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health, Pet News, Seasonal Pet Care
For pets, freezing temperatures can affect more than comfort. Cold snaps, ice storms, and sudden weather changes can have real impacts on physical health, mobility, and overall wellbeing, especially for vulnerable pets. Today, as the Dallas Metroplex braces for our...
by Joette White | Jan 18, 2026 | Behavior, Dog, Enrichment, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health
January is Walk Your Dog Month, and it’s the perfect time to reset routines and focus on one of the most important parts of a dog’s day: dog walks that allow for sniffing, movement, and calorie burn. While letting dogs into the backyard can be convenient, it doesn’t...
by Joette White | Jan 11, 2026 | Cat, Dallas, Dallas Pet News, Dog, Dog Nutrition, PCPSI, Pet Care Dallas, Pet News
When you think about charitable giving in 2026, it’s easy to picture significant causes with big headlines. Here in the Dallas Metroplex, there’s a quieter need that keeps families together every single day: Dallas pet food pantries. Today, I’m sharing some of...
by Joette White | Jan 2, 2026 | Dallas, Dallas Pet News, PCPSI, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Health, Pet News
As I reflect on the year we just wrapped up at PCPSI, one thing stands out clearly: our weekly blogs consistently centered on what truly supports pets and the families who love them. The topics we prioritized weren’t trends; they were reflections of real life in the...
by Joette White | Dec 28, 2025 | Behavior, Cat, Dog, Pet Care Dallas, Pet Parents, Seasonal Pet Care
The holidays are joyful, busy, and often a little chaotic for people and pets alike. While pet parents are juggling travel plans, guests, celebrations, and end-of-year responsibilities, subtle changes in their pets can easily go unnoticed. This is where experienced...
