Let’s start by saying happy spring! We thought blogging about the Easter Lily toxicity could educate cat guardians for the upcoming Easter holiday. Easter Lilies are beautiful, but very toxic to cats! Photo of Easter Lilies at HEB – March 2021 The common name for Easter Lilies is Lilium longiflorum and these plants have white trumpet-shape flowers upon the top of a leafy green stalk. These plants are extremely popular around the Easter holiday and are often utilized as an decorative indoor plant. From the flower to the pollen to the leaves to the roots, everything on the Easter Lily is poisono ..read more

We want to wish you and your family a very happy holiday season. This year has been challenging, however, we are lucky enough to have you and your pets by our side. We are beyond grateful! While you and your family are getting excited for time away, your pet gets excited as well. Whether you are traveling now or in the future, it’s important to think about the comfort of your pet. A happy pet is the best pet! Your pet’s stress level changes when they experience a disruption in their normal routine, such as an empty apartment or house. There are many different behaviors your pet may display. Th ..read more

We everyone is staying healthy and happy this summer! With Austin experiencing 100°F days during the dog days of summer, we wanted to remind everyone of dog paw safety. Our dog walkers test the pavement prior to any and all outdoor activity, and we make every attempt to stay on the grass, does your dog walker do that? We also use the following paw safety recommendations while caring for your pup: Courtesy of Dodd Animal Hospital Facebook post on July 16, 2020 Safety is our #1 priority here at Premier Pet TLC with that we test the ground with our own bare foot before heading out for our walk. H ..read more

We hope all you Austinites are staying safe and healthy during this unprecedented time. We’ve been busy little bees here at Premier Pet TLC and we would love to share our progress with our TLC family. We’ve partnered with Austin’s biggest professional pet sitting directory Austin Pet Sitters Organization to launch a donation drive to benefit our local shelters and rescues. We’ve chosen to reach out to our clients, friends and family to collect pet food, cat litter, toys, treats on behalf of Pawsitive Karma Rescue and Williamson County Regional Animal Shelter Foster Program.  ..read more

Happy National Walk Your Pet Month! It’s that time of the year for a fresh start and resolutions, more exercise should be on everyone’s list including your pet. January is national walk your pet month, however, really any activity will truly benefit your dog and your cat. Exercise is just as important for us as it is for pets. Take your pet for a walk, play twice a day, any and all activity has a positive impact on their mind and body. By doing this everyday, this helps build your relationship with pet as well as creates a healthy routine for your pet. Goose and Ruby posing after a n ..read more

Happy Thanksgiving! We have so much to be thankful for, especially our TLC family. Our blog today focuses on pet safety on our day of thanks. we believe in the importance of sharing information that would benefit you and your pet. This is a big reason we decided to start our Premier Pet TLC blog. Our annual day of thanks. Happy Turkey Day!It is extremely important is refrain from feeding your pets any table scraps. Below, are some of the holiday items to avoid: Turkey & Turkey Skin – Even the smallest consumption may cause a disease in your pet called Pancreatitis. Give your pet a ..read more

We want to wish everyone, especially our TLC family, a very happy and safe 4th of July. Independence Day is well-known for fireworks, bbq-ing & celebrating. Pet safety should go hand-in-hand. Photo by Camylla Battani on Unsplash That all sounds great to us, but what about our pets? Pets may be included in our festivities, however, many pets don’t like loud noises. We’ve come up with a handful of suggestions to keep your pet happy and safe on Independence Day: Leave your pet at home inside Provide a safe area with a radio or TV on to drown out loud noises Keep any alcohol and ta ..read more

We know it’s been awhile, but we come bearing the best of news! Vern had his hip surgery. Below is a photo from the day after his operation. His foster at Relocation Rescue said, “He’s doing great! Feeling himself after just one day!” Vern feeling great the day after surgery ~ Photo Credit : Melissa at Relocation Rescue.It’s been a long road to recovery, however, he went in for his final check up this past Monday. Vern was medically cleared for adoption! On Monday, Vern was back to normal and was delivered to his forever home that evening! ~Photo Credit : Melissa at Relocation RescueWe w ..read more

This weekend at POP Cats Austin, we will be raising money for a special cat named Vern. Vern was rescued by Relocation Rescue from the Lockhart Animal Shelter, and he needs our help. Take a read on Vern’s story. Vern is grateful for being rescued by Relocation Rescue. Here he’s stretching out enjoying his medical foster’s home. Vern is a sweet Maine Coon cat that needs our help! He was rescued from the Lockhart Animal Shelter and later they discovered, he had a displaced hip. Once he was with his foster, it became apparent that he was in limping in pain. Vern deserves a comfortable life ..read more