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Dangerous Foods for Pets: What to Keep Out of Your Pet’s Bowl
As pet parents, we want our furry companions to live their best lives, which includes ensuring their diet is safe and healthy. While it’s tempting to share a snack with your dog or cat, many common human foods can be harmful—even deadly—to pets. According to one...
Top 5 Benefits of Feeding Pumpkin To Your Dog
They may call them the dog days of summer, but they’re certainly not delightful for your precious dog, who we’re sure has been panting profusely during your daily walks. Let’s call it how it is— this summer has been hot! That’s why we’re looking forward to the fall....
Health & Wellness: Fall Season Care Tips for Dogs
As the vibrant colors of fall paint Washington, DC in a breathtaking palette, it's essential to adjust your dog's care routine to suit the changing season. Fall is a time of unparalleled beauty in the DC Metro area, but it brings new challenges for pet owners. From...
National Check the Chip Day: Microchipping Your DC Dog
Microchipping your dog is an essential step in ensuring their safety and your peace of mind. In Washington, DC, where the hustle and bustle of urban life can sometimes lead to unexpected situations, having your four-legged family members microchipped can make a world...
Keeping Your Pup Cool: Summer Safety Tips for DC Metro Dog Owners
Summer in the DC Metro area brings sunshine, picnics in the park, and plenty of opportunities for outdoor adventures with your furry friend. But with scorching temperatures and high humidity, it's crucial to prioritize your dog's safety during the hot months....
The Best (and Worst) Things About Traveling with Dogs
Planning a trip soon? In the past, you may have chosen to leave your dog behind before embarking on your trip. The idea of taking your furry friend along for your next trip might be tempting. Dogs, after all, love to travel, and their excitement at the sights,...
Bark to the Capital: Unleashing the Ultimate Guide to Pet-Friendly Washington, DC
Washington, D.C., is the home of politics and governance, serving as the epicenter of legislative, executive, and judicial activities in the United States. It’s also a surprisingly fantastic place for pet lovers to live, play, and explore with their four-legged...
Spring Cleaning Tips for Homes with Pets
Spring has sprung, and you know what that means. Now’s the time to shake off those cobwebs, stash the jackets and coats in the closet, and grab your puppy partner in crime for some outdoor adventures at long last. We’re totally all for that at Metro Mutts. That’s not...
Paws and Reflect: Celebrating Professional Pet Sitters Week
They wag their tails at the door, shower us with slobbery kisses, snuggle us at the end of a long day, and hold a special place in our hearts – they are our pets. We’d do anything for them, and they for us, which is why their well-being is always a top priority. The...