Read Recent Blog Posts
Toxin Exposure in Pets from Grass
While it’s common to see beautiful, manicured lawns in the Connecticut Shoreline, professional pet sitters, often see something different. Because we care for pets, we tend to see toxin exposure in pets from grass. We also see the risk these toxins represent to our pets’ health. Today, we’re digging deep (pun intended) into...
Toxins in Pet Chews, Toys and Beds
Last week, we shared a post discussing ways to reduce toxin exposure in our homes. Today, we want to dive a little deeper into places where many pet parents don’t know toxins may be lurking. Unfortunately, toxins in pet chews, toys and beds are quite common. Before you purchase any pet product, it’s best to educate yourself on why...
Toxins and Pets
These days, we are all concerned about toxin exposure. It’s hard not to be; we’re constantly bombarded with “better alternatives” for household and pet-related products. Yet, going completely toxin-free is virtually impossible. So, where do we start? How do we reduce our exposure to toxins while simultaneously...
Prevent Ticks in the CT Shoreline
As pet parents, we strive to do the very best we possibly can for our pets’ health and well-being. Unfortunately, navigating pet care can be overwhelming. Veterinarians, local pet supply store reps, and online gurus don’t always agree on what’s best for our pets. Information overload can then lead to analysis paralysis. Yet,...
Smart Devices Enhance Pet Care
Smart pet devices such as automated feeders and health trackers are becoming more popular. These technologies allow pet owners to monitor their pets’ health, dispense treats, and engage with them from afar. We don’t knock tech-based pet products at Shoreline Happy Paws. Instead, we believe they are best used in conjunction with...
Power Outages & Pets
Last week, we shared how hurricanes affect pets when it comes to transportation, water, and sanitation. Today, we want to finish up our pet-related hurricane discussion by highlighting weather-related power outages and pets. We hope that these two posts will help our friends and followers understand why hurricane prep is so important and how...
How Hurricanes Affect Pets
This past week, NOAA forecasters boosted their previous Atlantic hurricane season prediction from a 30% chance to a 60% chance of being ‘above normal.” Due to record-warm sea surface temperatures, coastal areas may be in for an active and potentially devastating 2023 hurricane season. Because storm-related surges can gravely affect an...
Year-Round Tick Prevention
Supermodel Bella Hadid has been in the news recently because of her battle against Lyme disease. Unfortunately, Bella, her brother, and her mother have all been diagnosed with what is a devastating condition. Per the CDC, ‘The disease takes its name from Lyme, Connecticut, where the full spectrum of illness was first described in...