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Love in Every Bowl: How Nutrition Shapes Your Cat's Golden Years
The food you put in your cat's bowl does more than satisfy their hunger. It helps shape their health for years to come. Learn how balanced nutrition, portion control, and understanding your cat's dietary needs can support a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Kat Frizzell
Jul 63 min read


Why Monthly Flea Prevention Matters (Even for Indoor Pets)
Think your indoor pet can't get fleas? Think again. Fleas are expert hitchhikers and can enter your home on shoes, clothing, visitors, or even pet care professionals. As a pet sitter and shelter volunteer who regularly handles animals from different environments, I strongly recommend that all pets remain on monthly flea prevention. It only takes one flea to start a problem, but a monthly preventative can help keep your pets comfortable, healthy, and protected year-round.
Kat Frizzell
Jun 222 min read


Why Your Neighbor's Kid Shouldn't Be Watching Your Pets (And I Say That With Love)
Every summer, a neighbor, coworker, or relative posts that their teenager is available for pet sitting and dog walking. It feels like a nice thing to support, but as a professional pet sitter, I need to be honest with you about the risks nobody talks about until something goes wrong.
Kat Frizzell
May 213 min read


When Networking Gets You Nowhere, And Why Your Clients Are the Point Anyway
Networking not working? Here's why it happens, what to do instead, and why I founded Professional Pet Sitters of Nebraska.
Kat Frizzell
May 144 min read


Pet Care Service Non-Negotiables
Your Go-To Guide for Compassionate, Professional Pet Care – Part 5 Louie Contracts, Policies & Final Must-Haves Welcome to the final installment of our series on Your Go-To Guide for Compassionate, Professional Pet Care. So far, we’ve covered How to Choose the Right Pet Sitter, Questions a Pet Sitter Should Be Asking During Your First Inquiry, Questions a Pet Sitter Should Be Asking at the Time of Booking, and Minimum Standards of Care. Now it’s time to talk about something
Kat Frizzell
Apr 293 min read


What a Pet Sitter Should Be Asking During Your First Inquiry, Part 2
Not all pet sitters ask the same questions. Discover what a thorough initial inquiry should include and how it helps ensure safe, reliable care for your pet.
Kat Frizzell
Apr 33 min read


When Transparency Fails: A Hard Line on Medical Care
To protect pets, all medical cases require written veterinary instructions and direct verification.
Kat Frizzell
Mar 12 min read


Kat's Corner: Why Slow Introductions Matter So Much for Cats
A rushed cat introduction can lead to lasting stress. Learn why slow introductions matter and how patience helps cats feel safe and secure.
Kat Frizzell
Feb 92 min read


Kat's Corner: Why Not Every Diabetic Cat Is a Good Fit for In-Home Care
When a diabetic cat is scared, claws and teeth aren’t “bad behavior”. They’re communication. This post explores why trust must come before needles, what responsible in-home diabetic care truly requires, and why sometimes the best answer is knowing when to say no.
Kat Frizzell
Dec 28, 20253 min read
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