Dog Days of West Hartford
Pet Care Blog
Articles and tips written by our team of pet care professionals that will help you take care of your four-legged family members
- Traveling with Pets
The warm summer weather is finally here and it’s the perfect time to travel with your family—including the furry ones. Taking your pets with you can add to the fun and reduce any worries about using a pet sitter or kennel. But travelling with your pooch requires a bit more preparation to keep everyone happy, healthy, and safe. - Pet Safety Around the House: Foods & Plants Toxic to PetsWhen you become a pet owner, you dedicate yourself to looking after the health and well-being of your furry pal—and in return, they’ll give you years of companionship, affection, loyalty, and love. The last thing you want to do is put them in harm’s way, but it’s easy to overlook household foods and plants that pose a danger.
- The Value of Pet InsuranceKnowing whether pet insurance will pay off for you and your pet will depend on your pet’s specific health care needs. Before buying a plan, consider its costs and weigh against potential benefits. Recent monthly averages in the US for pet insurance were $30 – $65 dollars per month.
- Getting Started With A New PuppyIs there anything better than a new puppy? If you’ve just brought one home, you’re in store for a lot of licks, laughs, and love. But with all the joy comes a lot of responsibility. Whether your new puppy is your very first pet or you just need to brush up before adding another furry family member, here’s what you need to know.
- Training Tips for Your New Dog—Socializing With Other Dogs & PeopleYou’ve just brought home a new furry pal—congratulations! Whether you’ve got a puppy or an older dog, you may soon notice they’re lacking some much-needed canine social skills. Ideally, puppies are socialized in their first year, but if you’ve adopted an adolescent or older dog, hope isn’t lost. Dogs of any age can benefit from a little social training!
- How to help an anxious dog feel calmOur pets have really gotten used to having their humans around this past year. Some fear that their pets will experience high levels of anxiety once we are back to our regular routines. Does your dog become anxious when left alone for a short time?
