2014

You would never take your children to a park and then let them run around without keeping an eye on them, would you?  Well, it’s important to lend the same type of supervision to a dog park you bring your animal to.  Although dog parks can be a great way for dogs to socialize and… read more

The winter poses a number of hazards to the average citizen, but it can be downright dangerous to our pets.  There are numerous dangers that can go overlooked by pet owners during the winter, and with a couple months left before the weather takes a turn for the warm, it’s important to revisit some of… read more

If you’re taking your pet on a short trip to the veterinarian or just along with you while you run some type of an errand, it’s important to exercise the proper precautions.  However, this is even more vital when the trip is lengthy.  If you’re traveling across the country with a pet in your vehicle,… read more

If you are a pet owner who lives in a frigid environment, then you have to be especially vigilant to your animal’s needs at this time of the year.  Dogs are far hardier than humans in terms of dealing with the cold in some ways, but in others, they can actually be more susceptible to… read more

On New Year’s Eve, one of the biggest things that pet owners will have to worry about is that their animals will remain safe amidst the hubbub that often accompanies the holiday.  Thankfully, a new report finds the Houston chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals offering tips to citizens on… read more

With less than 24 hours to go until Christmas, there’s a lot of stress floating around households across America.  Hopefully, that stress doesn’t lead to the types of oversights that can compromise the health of pets.  A new report highlights those dangers that can lurk around the home around Christmas, and this is your last… read more

If you have pets, then you’ll want to make sure that they’re kept safe as cold weather descends on the area.  To do this, you might consider some of the safety advice on hand from the Maryland chapter of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals.  First, realize that pets should not be… read more

If you’re a pet owner, then the holidays pose unique hazards you’ll need to worry about that don’t necessarily come to bear at other times of the year.  Therefore, we’d like to turn your attention to some of the holiday-centric pet safety tips provided by the Anti-Cruelty Society in a new report out of Chicago…. read more

Households that contain pets must not lose sight of the holiday hazards that could endanger those animals’ lives over the next couple of weeks.  Things that might be safe for us may be incredibly hazardous to the family pet.  If you have a pet in your home, you might consider the safety tips from the… read more

As people gear up for the holidays, one decision that will need to be made is what to do with the family pet.  If you’re going to be gone for a significant amount of time, then you may opt to take them with rather than enlist the watchful eye of a trusted friend or to… read more

As it gets colder across California and the rest of the country, it’s important that everyone bundle up in order to avoid getting ill or suffering an injury.  If you have pets that reside in your home, you’ll also need to take certain steps to see to their protection.  To do this, think about exercising… read more

One of the biggest challenges for pet owners is figuring both when an animal should be provided with some type of pain medication and what type of drug is acceptable for them.  Rather than simply providing pets with the same pain medication than an owner would themselves take, citizens must realize that not all medications… read more