Queenies Pets Blog

One of the greatest difficulties in flea management is the misinformation given to the average consumer (and/or really smart marketing) that makes folks think that one little dropper on your cat or dog’s neck will stop 100% of fleas or ticks from ever latching on to their body, or will kill them instantly if they do. But - ta da! - monthly spot-on chemical treatments do not kill live fleas nor do they repel ticks from latching on.

Discover how to effectively boost your training, curb unwanted behaviors, and put your dog's excess energy to good use with fun and easy enrichment activities.

(Warning…lots of poop talk and a teeny tiny bit of cursing, so, like, maybe NSFW??)

Pardon me for getting so personal so quickly, but - is your poop the same every day? Every time you go? I mean, I realize sometimes dudes like to poop on a schedule, y’all do love you some routine…but that aside, it’s still not the same everyday and you know it. And why is that? Because you don’t eat the same exact meal every day…do you? Let me answer that. No, no you don’t. And there are a lot of reasons that you don’t.

In case you’re not a regular follower of Queenie's Instagram (why aren’t you? Start now!), then you may not know that I recently returned from my annual trek to the Global Pet Expo in Orlando. What’s this, you ask? It’s only the fifth largest trade show of any industry in the United States, and the largest trade show in the world for the pet biz….it’s the convergence of 25,000 people, all talking about pet products for three days straight…what could be better? 

We’ve hit an exciting milestone – it’s head walker, Dave’s, 15th Queeniversary! Dave was the VERY FIRST employee we hired, and from the start we knew how lucky we were to have found him.

Dear Reader: It’s important to note that I wanted to share this writing I did from my own heart and mind…but it’s from a long time ago, more than a decade, in fact, from my single days. I didn’t want anyone that knows me to think I had suddenly split from my husband I only recently posted about in my very last blog!

Recently, my husband and I took a much-needed month-long vacation to Australia. I get it – I sound bougie af, but I promise you, I’m just a girl who has to fly across the entire world to see her family. Sure, I get to see kangaroos and that’s literally uh-may-zing every.single.dang.time…but it’s A LOT.

Winter- what a fun season! Snow, twinkling lights, and unbearable cold that leads to isolation from all the things we love. It’s MAGICAL. Joking aside, we really do love winter at Queenie’s Pets®, the trick is being prepared.

Queenie’s Pets is here to help you deck the halls, spin the dreidel, sip some cocoa, and do whatever else you do to celebrate Winter!  The holiday season is upon us, which means you can finally admire your dog in the warmth of twinkling lights. Sure, the spirit of giving and family gatherings is part of the package, too. But let’s be real. Nothing beats...

It’s Halloween Season!! Time to gather all your friends and go to your local strip mall to get your scream on!  The fun may start at the abandoned K-Mart that now doubles as “The Gates of Heck!!” While you may love to get your spook on with your fellow human impersonators, your pets may not be as excited about the unrelenting sense of doom. 

Queenie’s Pets® here with another edition of oh-no-that’s-not-true. Today, we’re lifting the lid off the dog food container and diving into the truth behind food labels, nutrition, and more.  Get your reading glasses ready because you’ll want to check out your pup’s food quality by the end of this article! 

Call it a cookie, biscuit, or yummy-yum; dogs, cats, and other furry friends love treats. We love giving our mini-mammals goodies, but did you know that they aren’t the pet equivalent of dessert? Treats serve a purpose beyond stimulating the taste buds; they help train, bond, and calm your pet.