RCO Pet Care Blog
How to Distract Your Dog While Working From Home
By now, many of us have gotten used to the fact that we’ll be working from home for the foreseeable future. We’ve swapped suits for sweatpants, cubicles for couches, and in-person meetings for internet conference rooms. One benefit of working from home is that we’re...
The Best Places to Walk Your Dog in Oxford, CT
Spring is here and we're all so excited to take advantage of this beautiful weather! Take a stroll and you'll surely see neighbors walking their beloved dogs. According to a 2013 American Veterinary Medical Association survey, there are over 500,000 dogs in...
COVID-19 Safety Precautions for Pet Care Visits
As we prepare for our grand-reopening amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, there are understandably questions and concerns about keeping safe. Rest assured, the safety of the pets in our care, our clients and team members has always been and continues to be RCO...
How to Keep Your Dog Safe in the Car
The car is often a polarizing issue for dogs of all breeds and sizes - they either love it or hate it! We've already discussed how to help your dog love car rides. While a dog that loves the car is easier to cart around then a pup that hates it, there is no doubt that...
How to Help Your Dog Love the Car
Picture a car ride from a dog's perspective: You get picked up and put in a small space that smells kind of like your people but also... different. Your person sits in the front (away from you!?) and the weird... thing you're in roars to life with funny noises. You're...
What to Keep in Your Pet’s First Aid Kit
April is National Pet First Aid Awareness Month! Pets do silly things and being prepared for an emergency is essential to being the best parents we can be. Keeping a first aid kit on hand is an excellent start whether you're at home, out for a walk or traveling with...