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Remembering Our Pets on Day of the Dead
Day of the Dead, or Día de los Muertos, is a culturally significant tradition in Mexico and Central America. Celebrated annually from November 1st to 2nd, the holiday stems from the Aztecs. Aztec civilizations historically celebrated the Aztec goddess of death and their ancestors for an entire month. Those who celebrate Dia de los Muertos...
Fall Pest Control & Pets: Tips for Inside and Outside The Home
Parasite control is important year-round. In the fall, due to milder temperatures and increased moisture, a wide range of critters can still be active and may directly threaten our pets. Whether it be fleas, ticks, spiders, or other bugs that are endemic to Connecticut, knowing and recognizing pests and preventing and addressing infestations...
Alternative Veterinary Treatments
Last week, we shared some of our favorite holistic veterinarians to follow online. Many of them see clients virtually. Unfortunately, some alternative veterinary treatments cannot be done remotely. For this reason, today, we’re sharing a few of our favorite local veterinarians and their holistic care options. Pet Laser Therapy Chester...
Holistic Veterinary Care & Top Practitioners to Follow Online
The past few weeks, we’ve focused our blog posts on preventing and limiting our pets’ exposure to toxins found in pet products, grass, etc. We’ve also established that toxins are a reality that we, unfortunately, cannot avoid, no matter how hard we try. For this reason, we believe in taking a holistic approach to our...
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,...