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I’m Lorraine, creator of CalmPaws™ built to keep my pet’s emergency info calm and ready in one place

What to Do in the First 24 Hours For a Missing Dog

Apr 13, 2026

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5 min read

What to Do in the First 24 Hours For a Missing Dog

The moment you realize your dog is gone, panic sets in—but the first hours are when you have the highest chance of a reunion. Most lost dogs stay within 1–2 miles of home initially, and quick, organized action makes all the difference. This step-by-step guide helps you avoid common mistakes and focus on what works.

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Free Printable Cat Emergency Care Sheet — What Every Cat Owner Needs Ready Before an Emergency

Apr 7, 2026

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6 min read

Free Printable Cat Emergency Care Sheet — What Every Cat Owner Needs Ready Before an Emergency

A free printable cat health record and emergency information sheet for cat owners — covering medications, allergies, vet contacts, and everything an emergency vet needs to know.

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11 Things Vets Wish Pet Parents Knew Before a Midnight Emergency (Most People Learn These the Hard Way)

Apr 1, 2026

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5 min read

11 Things Vets Wish Pet Parents Knew Before a Midnight Emergency (Most People Learn These the Hard Way)

Emergency vets say the same things keep coming up. Here's what prepared pet parents already know — and how to get ready before you need it.

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What My Pet Sitter Texted Me 20 Minutes After I Landed — And Why I'm Not Embarrassed Anymore

Mar 30, 2026

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6 min read

What My Pet Sitter Texted Me 20 Minutes After I Landed — And Why I'm Not Embarrassed Anymore

A relatable pet parent story about being caught off guard — and the simple system that means it will never happen again.

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How to Track Your Pet's Medications Without Losing Track (Or Your Mind)

Mar 26, 2026

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4 min read

How to Track Your Pet's Medications Without Losing Track (Or Your Mind)

If you have a pet on ongoing medication, you already know the quiet anxiety that comes with it. Did I give that dose this morning or was that yesterday? Is this the right strength? What was the name of the vet who prescribed it — the emergency clinic will want to know? Medication errors in pets are more common than most owners realize — not because people are careless, but because managing pet health on memory and sticky notes is genuinely difficult. The stakes are high and the information is easy to muddle. Here's how to build a proper pet medication tracking system — and why it matters more than most pet owners think.

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What Your Pet Sitter Actually Needs to Know Before You Leave - Complete Guide (Most Pet Owners Only Cover Half of It)

Mar 15, 2026

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6 min read

What Your Pet Sitter Actually Needs to Know Before You Leave - Complete Guide (Most Pet Owners Only Cover Half of It)

Every pet sitter needs a complete pet sitter handover. Look at it this way. You've found a pet sitter you trust. You've shown them around the house. You've left some notes on the counter. But there's a difference between a pet sitter who could manage if something went wrong — and one who will. Most handovers between pet owners and sitters happen in a rush. There are a few voice notes. A text thread with instructions. A sticky note about feeding times. It's not nothing — but it's also not a system. Here's what a complete pet sitter handover actually looks like.

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What to Include on Your Pet's Emergency Information Sheet (And Why Most Are Missing the Most Important Part)

Mar 14, 2026

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5 min read

What to Include on Your Pet's Emergency Information Sheet (And Why Most Are Missing the Most Important Part)

You've probably thought about it at least once. Your pet gets hurt. Or sick. Or escapes through a gap in the fence. And in that moment — when you're panicked, when a stranger is trying to help, when the emergency vet is asking you questions — everything you know about your own pet goes blank. What's their exact medication? What dosage? Which vet is their primary vet again? Is there a number for the emergency animal hospital or did you just Google it last time? A pet emergency information sheet is one of the simplest and most important things you can prepare for your pet. And yet most of them — even the ones pet owners spend time creating — are missing the one detail that matters most. So what is this missing detail....well more on that in a moment....

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How to Make a Lost Animal Flyer That Actually Gets Your Pet Home

Mar 11, 2026

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7 min read

How to Make a Lost Animal Flyer That Actually Gets Your Pet Home

Most lost animal flyers don't work. Not because people don't try — but because in a panic, most people grab their phone, pick the first photo they find, type something quickly, and print whatever comes out. The result is a lost pet flyer that's hard to read from a distance, missing critical information, or using a photo where you can barely make out the pet. A good lost pet flyer/lost pet poster can be the difference between a stranger recognizing your pet and walking past. This guide covers exactly what to include, what to avoid, and how to create one in minutes — even when you're not thinking clearly.

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The 10 Things Every Pet Parent Should Have Written Down Before a Vet Emergency – Free Printable Pet Emergency Care Sheet Included

Feb 27, 2026

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5 min read

The 10 Things Every Pet Parent Should Have Written Down Before a Vet Emergency – Free Printable Pet Emergency Care Sheet Included

Vet emergencies happen fast—your pet eats something toxic, struggles to breathe, or gets injured late at night. In those stressful moments, the vet asks for key details like medications, allergies, vaccinations, and microchip info, but panic makes your mind go blank. This guide lists the 10 essential things to have written down for pet emergency preparedness, plus a free printable pet emergency care sheet to make it easy.

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