Leaving town and trying to decide between dog boarding or cat boarding and a pet sitter?

In this episode, Amy Castro and veterinarian Dr. Aresue Shokrollahi (aka Dr. Zoo) walk through the real pros and cons of both pet care options, so you can choose based on your pet’s personality, health needs, anxiety level, and the quality and accountability of care available.

BY THE TIME YOU FINISH LISTENING, YOU’LL DISCOVER:
• What planning matters either way (food, meds, routines, and house rules)
• When dog boarding can be a great fit (and when it’s a bad idea)
• Why cats and seniors often need a different approach
• What to look for in a pet care facility, transparency, cleanliness, monitoring, and staffing
• A smart way to “test drive” either (or both) pet care options before a longer trip

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 P.S. You may hear us refer to the show as Starlight Pet Talk in this episode. That was our original name. You’re in the right place. 

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Pet care gets crazy when you're facing behavior issues, rising costs, and confusing pet advice. You need real pet parenting solutions, pet behavior help, and pet budgeting tips you can use every day.

Each week you'll hear pet parenting advice plus expert guidance on dog and cat behavior, dog training, nutrition, stress-free vet visits, and routines that make life easier. We'll help you manage puppy biting, cat aggression, separation anxiety and cat anxiety, emergency vet decisions, and show you how to stay ahead of issues that create stress for pets and their pet parents.

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