Child safety latches on lower cabinets that contain cleaning products or anything harmful to your pup are great. Be sure to check them occasionally — your puppy might be a lot stronger, willful and agile than a toddler!
Know which plants are potentially toxic to your dog and keep them out of the house […]
We have a very special guest for this chat, Denise Fleck of Sunny Dog Ink.In addition to being a Los Angeles Animal Advocate, Animal Care Instructor and Lecturer, Denise is a freelance writer for publications including: Dog Fancy, Dogs for Kids, Dogs USA, Dog Days in L.A., Paw Print and The Pet Press. Specializing in […]
Please join us tonight at 7:30pm EST for Dog Chat with special guest Holly Waxman of Humanimal Habitat, a unique interior design firm dedicated to creating comfortable, functional and safe spaces shared by animals and their people. Holly’s mission is to unify people and their animal companions in harmonious and communal comfort.Holly understands the role […]
Fireworks can cause stress for many dogs.
Take your dog on a long walk BEFORE the fireworks. This will help tire them out physically and mentally and hopefully relax them. A good snooze after a long walk may be just what they need to avoid the fireworks frenzy.
Don’t bring your dogs to the fireworks. […]
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They offer safe, in-cabin, crateless flights, train service, cruises, vacation planning & packages, and relocation services, all 100% dog friendly. Your dog will never travel in a cargo hold, or in […]
Since January 13th, The Peanut Corp. of America peanut butter recalls have continued to expand, now to include pet products. Their peanut butter was not sold to individuals but in bulk to manufacturers of food products in which it is an ingredient.
An update today, states that some of their peanut products were used by […]
Some things to take along for travel with your pet:
Identification: Tags with your cell phone number will help reunite you and your pooch should they get parted from you and your trip. Microchips are useful if they get lost or if their collar is removed.
Proof of ownership: Bring a copy of your dog license.
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Thanksgiving can present special challenges for your pets, with all the food, people and hubbub in their surroundings.Here are a few things to watch out for on this holiday:While a piece of turkey here, and a yam there may seem harmless, changing your dog’s diet all of a sudden or even just overindulging them - […]
Halloween can be a lot of fun. However, especially for dogs, it has the potential for being a stressful day. Some dogs can be quite frightened by those funny looking people dressed up in scary costumes. They may even shy away from a dog that ‘looks unusual’ if they’re all dressed up. […]
August brings with it some of the hottest days of the year. Keeping our dogs active without overheating them can be a challenge. See our summer safety tips for keeping your dog cool and learn how to recognize the signs of overheating.
For some fun cooling off, try these Pupsicle recipes! Or get […]