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Practical tips for caring for your pets in Morocco.

Becoming a pet sitter in Morocco: how to get started

You love animals and want to earn extra income? Skills, services to offer, how to set your prices and find your first clients as a pet sitter in Morocco.

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Welcoming a puppy: the complete checklist

Equipment, home preparation, first vet visit, first nights and house training: the checklist to welcome your puppy calmly.

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Dog training: 7 basics to teach your dog

Sit, down, stay, come, walking on a lead: the 7 basic commands, the positive method and common mistakes to train your dog gently.

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Fleas and ticks: how to protect your dog or cat

Fleas, ticks, worms: how to spot them, which treatments to use, how often, and the dangerous mistake to avoid with cats.

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Heatstroke in dogs and cats: signs and first aid

Heatstroke can kill a dog in minutes. Warning signs, first aid, animals most at risk and how to protect your pet during the Moroccan summer.

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Toxic foods for dogs and cats: the list to know

Chocolate, grapes, onion, xylitol… Foods dangerous for dogs and cats, symptoms of poisoning and what to do in an emergency.

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Lost dog or cat: what to do in the first 24 hours

Your dog or cat has disappeared? The steps to take straight away, where to search, how to alert your neighbourhood and how to prevent it happening again.

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Adopting a dog or cat in Morocco: the complete guide

Where to adopt a dog or cat in Morocco, questions to ask yourself, costs to plan for and the first days at home: everything you need to adopt responsibly.

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How to choose a good pet sitter: 10 questions to ask

Leaving your dog or cat with a stranger is stressful. 10 questions to ask, warning signs and tips to find a trustworthy pet sitter in Morocco.

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Travelling without your pet: a simple checklist for peace of mind

Vaccinations, routine, a trusted pet sitter… Simple steps to leave your dog or cat in good hands while you’re away.

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Boarding or pet sitter: which is best for your dog or cat?

Boarding kennel, cattery, home visits or a sitter's home: pros, cons and prices of each option in Morocco to choose the right care for your pet.

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Pet sitter in Casablanca: how much does it cost and how to choose?

Home visits, dog walking, boarding: what does a pet sitter cost in Casablanca in 2026? What changes the price and how to find someone trustworthy near you.

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Cat vaccination schedule: even for indoor cats

Panleukopenia, cat flu, leukaemia, rabies: which vaccines does your cat need and when? Kitten schedule, boosters and advice for cats that never go out.

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Dog vaccination schedule: from puppy to adult

Which vaccines does your dog need and when? Puppy schedule, yearly boosters, rabies vaccine in Morocco: a simple guide to protect your dog.

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How much does a vet visit cost in Morocco? What to know in 2026

How much is a vet consultation in Morocco? Indicative 2026 prices, emergencies, vaccines, and tips to prepare your dog's or cat's visit.

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Spaying and neutering in Morocco: 2026 prices, best age and what to expect

How much does it cost to spay or neuter a cat or dog in Morocco in 2026? Indicative prices, the best age, how the surgery works and aftercare, explained simply.

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