--- title: Pet Care Tips & Guides for Malaysian Pet Owners | Swirly and Friends Blog | Andrew Lee description: Andrew co-founded Swirly and Friends, a cage-free and free-roaming pet hotel in Subang Jaya. Besides providing pet care services, he creates content for local pet owners, some are like the basics of modern pet care. --- [Skip to content](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/author/aysl#main-content) [![Swirly and Friends logo](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Swirly%20and%20Friends%20B%26W%20logo%20webp.webp?width=250&height=65&name=Swirly%20and%20Friends%20B%26W%20logo%20webp.webp "Swirly and Friends logo")](https://swirlyandfriends.com/) - Our Services - [Pet Boarding](https://swirlyandfriends.com/pet-boarding) - [Dog Daycare](https://swirlyandfriends.com/dog-daycare) - [Pet Sitting](https://swirlyandfriends.com/pet-sitting-subang-jaya-pj-kl) - [Wedding Pet Sitter](https://swirlyandfriends.com/wedding-pet-sitter-malaysia) - [Pricing](https://swirlyandfriends.com/pet-services-pricing) - [Our Story](https://swirlyandfriends.com/our-story) - [Tips & Guides](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog) - [WhatsApp Us](https://wa.me/message/4MUP2AV4N3OBA1) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Tips, Guides and Honest Advice for Malaysian Pet Owners How to prepare your pet for boarding. What to feed them during festive seasons. Which garden plants might be toxic. Some posts are practical, some a little personal. All written by Malaysians who spend every day caring for multiple dogs and cats. This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. [![Cage-Free vs Caged Pet Boarding in Malaysia](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Cage-Free%20vs%20Caged%20Pet%20Boarding%20in%20Malaysia-1.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/cage-free-vs-caged-pet-boarding-malaysia) ## [Cage-Free vs Caged Pet Boarding in Malaysia — Which is Better for your Pet?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/cage-free-vs-caged-pet-boarding-malaysia) [Dog Tips](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/tag/dog-tips) [Cat Tips](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/tag/cat-tips) [Boarding & Stays](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/tag/boarding-stays) 18/09/26 While searching for pet boarding in Malaysia, you have probably come across "cage-free." And like... [![Bitten by a Dog in Malaysia? Do This!](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Bitten%20by%20a%20Dog%20in%20Malaysia%20Do%20This!.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/bitten-by-a-dog-in-malaysia-what-to-do) ## [If a Dog Bites you in Malaysia, Do This (2026 Guide)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/bitten-by-a-dog-in-malaysia-what-to-do) [Dog Tips](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/tag/dog-tips) [Health & Safety](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/tag/health-safety) [Life in Malaysia](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/tag/life-in-malaysia) 14/08/24 Being bitten by a dog is frightening and potentially dangerous. As pet nannies in Selangor, being... [![Is My Dog In Heat?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Is%20My%20Dog%20In%20Heat.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/is-my-dog-in-heat) ## [Is My Dog In Heat?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/is-my-dog-in-heat) 14/08/24 When our furkids enter a new phase in their lives, it's crucial for us as pet owners to be informed... [![Can Dogs Eat Mango?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Dog%20Mango.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/can-dogs-eat-mango) ## [Can Dogs Eat Mango?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/can-dogs-eat-mango) 6/08/24 Q: Can dogs eat mango? A: Yes but in moderation [![Can Dogs Eat Durian?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Dog%20Durian.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/can-dogs-eat-durian) ## [Can Dogs Eat Durian?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/can-dogs-eat-durian) 21/07/24 Q: Can dogs eat durian? A: Yes but in moderation [![Choosing the Perfect Dog Bed: A Guide for Pet Owners](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Choosing%20the%20Perfect%20Dog%20Bed%20%20A%20Guide%20for%20Pet%20Owners.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-dog-bed-a-guide-for-pet-owners) ## [Choosing the Perfect Dog Bed: A Guide for Pet Owners](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/choosing-the-perfect-dog-bed-a-guide-for-pet-owners) 9/02/24 Your loyal companion deserves a comfortable spot to rest their paws at the end of the day just as... [![Allergic Reactions in Pets](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Allergic%20%20Reactions%20in%20Pets.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/allergic-reactions-in-pets) ## [Allergic Reactions in Pets: Tips for Effective Management](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/allergic-reactions-in-pets) 2/11/23 Pets can sometimes suffer from allergies, just like humans. However, unlike humans, pets cannot... [![Spaying or Neutering a Pet](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/Spaying%20or%20%20Neutering%20%20a%20Pet.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/spaying-or-neutering-a-pet) ## [Spaying or Neutering a Pet](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/spaying-or-neutering-a-pet) 1/11/23 Spaying or neutering a pet means permanently preventing a pet from reproducing. It is also known as... [![What is Food Aggression in Pets](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/What%20is%20Food%20Aggression%20in%20Pets.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/what-is-food-aggression-in-pets) ## [Why is my Pet Aggressive Around Food?](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/what-is-food-aggression-in-pets) 30/10/23 Food aggression is a behaviour that can be observed in both dogs and cats, where they display... [![How to Pet a Dog](https://swirlyandfriends.com/hubfs/How%20to%20Pet%20a%20Dog.webp)](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/how-to-pet-a-dog) ## [How to Pet a Dog? Do's and Don'ts](https://swirlyandfriends.com/blog/how-to-pet-a-dog) 24/10/23 When it comes to petting a dog, approach the dog calmly and slowly. 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