Pet Safety

When you prepare for disasters, be sure to make arrangements for pets too! In the event that you have to evacuate to a public shelter, keep in mind that for health reasons, some facilities cannot accept pets; therefore it’s important to properly prepare them for alternative shelter. Service animals, however, are allowed in general population shelters. American Red Cross Pet...

If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Unfortunately, animals are also affected by disaster. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency such as a fire, flood, or tornado depends largely on emergency planning done today. Here are five easy ways to prepare your pet for...

Did you know that April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month? It is! And it makes sense... with the inset of Spring, pet parents are heading outside with their furry friends, indoor pets are finding new adventures, bugs to chase, newborn critters to torture and more. Mishaps happen. Know what to do and be prepared to care for your your four...

While it’s often best to bring your pet to a veterinarian as soon as possible, VetStreet recommends these simple tips to help your pet before you can make it to the vet clinic. Poisoning Many people assume that inducing vomiting is the best solution if your pet has eaten something poisonous. VetStreet recommends never inducing vomiting unless you’ve been told...

Winter storms, snow, windchill, frost, ice and extreme cold are a coast-to-coast threat to the United States and its territories. Even Hawaii gets snow on its Big Island and frost is a major threat to crops in Southern states. Major cities as far south as Atlanta and Dallas have been paralyzed by snow and ice. Extreme cold is a relative...

A fur coat is nice, but won't be enough to keep your four-legged family members safe... bring them inside. Being prepared for an emergency means thinking about the needs of all the members of your family - including pets. If you are like millions of animal owners nationwide, your pet is an important member of your household. Unfortunately, animals are...

Holidays can be traumatic for furry family members. Travel, guests, schedule disruptions, unusual foods (Stop Uncle Harry! Fluffy doesn't get table scraps!) Here are some great ideas for keeps the holidays safe and fund for the four legged family: You can help keep pets safe during the holiday season by following the tips below. For other important, timely tips for...

In an article for "Dog Fancy Magazine," board-certified veterinary specialist Justine Lee, D.V.M., a diplomat of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care and the American Board of Toxicology, provides guidelines for when and when not to induce vomiting if your dog has ingested a potential toxin... Although Lee advises that you should call your veterinarian or the...

OK - we've made it into Summer - the Fourth of July has come and gone, beaches are calling - and Summer Fun awaits. Play it Safe and plan for a good time by avoiding these Summertime mishaps, injuries and dangers: Sun Safety Read about Sun Safety: Put on your Sunscreen!  Natural versus Chemical Sunscreens Sun Spots Summer, Not Just...

Fight the Bite Insect Repellent & Sting Relief Products TICKS - Spray Before You Work or Play Blacklegged tick (deer tick) life stages next to a metric ruler. The adult ticks (two ticks at the left) are approximately 1/8 of an inch long, while the nymph (third from left) is just under 1/16 of an inch. Blacklegged Ticks (Deer Tick...