What to Include in Your Pet’s Care Instructions: A Complete Checklist for St. Louis Pet Parents

Whether you’re heading to a Cardinals game, exploring Forest Park, or just stuck in Soulard Farmers' Market traffic, trust us—we get it. Life in St. Louis moves fast, but your pet’s care shouldn’t. Detailed instructions help us (and neighbors like your cousin’s friend who’s “totally a cat person”) keep your furry family member safe and happy when you’re away.

Kalie with her pup Stitch, enjoying some of the mild STL weather!

Your Pet’s VIP Profile: Start with the Basics

Every St. Louis pet parent knows Sir Fluffington deserves top-tier treatment. Share your pet’s full name, nicknames (“yes, they WILL answer to ‘Tater Tot’”), and microchip details. Include your go-to local vet (shout-out to City Paws on South Grand!) and any nearby emergency clinics. This info is golden if we need quick help during a humid Midwest storm or a squirrel-chasing mishap at Tower Grove Park.

Feeding Time Finesse: From Imo’s Crusts to Kibble Rations

Does your cat need Fancy Feast at dawn sharp? Does your pup love Three Mutts Bakery treats after walks in Creve Coeur Park? Let us know portions, schedules, and absolutely no-go snacks. Bonus points if you translate measurements into St. Louis terms: “Give 1 Busch Stadium cup of kibble” works better than “½ cup” any day.

Health & Quirks: The Secret Sauce to Happy Pets

St. Louis summers can turn even the chillest French Bulldog into a sidewalk-melting puddle. Mention medications, allergies, or sensitivities. Is your cat clingy during thunderstorms? Does your lab go bananas near Forest Park bikers? Help us prep for their quirks, and we’ll keep their routine as steady as Ted Drewes’ frozen custard line.

Emergency Prep: Better Safe Than Sorry in STL

List a backup contact (friend, neighbor, or your coffee buddy at Northwest Coffee) and your preferred 24-hour vet. And hey—if you’re in a downtown loft with six locked doors, tell us where leashes/carriers hide and any gate codes. Pro tip: Remind us about your home’s quirks, like “third stair squeaks” or “balcony door sticks when it rains.”

Home Access & Communication: No Guesswork Needed

Downtown high-rise? Historic Lafayette Square row house? Share smart lock codes, parking tips, or where to snag a spare key.

Choose how we update you: Daily pics of your doggo grazing in Shaw’s community gardens? A nightly “all purrs on deck” email? We’ll adapt. (Note: Carrier pigeon updates remain under negotiation.)

The House of Paws App: Your Peace of Mind, On Demand

Why stress over handwritten notes when our FREE app lets you update instructions anytime? Your Yorkie suddenly hates chicken? Log in during your work Zoom. Heading to The Foundry and need to add a medication dose? Two taps, done. It’s like having a pet care co-pilot for life in St. Louis—so you can focus on arch selfies while we focus on belly rubs.

Paws-itive Tip

Next time you book cat sitting in The Grove or dog walks in Webster Groves, just tap your Time To Pet app. Your pets get VIP care, you get zero stress, and we all get extra time to debate the best toasted ravioli in town. 🐾

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