8 Hurricane Safety Tips For Pet Parents
Hurricanes, floods, — devastation comes in many forms. But when dealing with any forecasted natural disaster, preparation is key. Today’s article is sparked by Hurricane Florence. To my fellow pet parents, here are some tips to help you prepare and keep your pets safe during the rocky road ahead. 1. Load Up On Food and Water When you know a storm is coming, load up on fresh water, non-perishable foods for yourself, and your pup’s food. If your dog is on a special diet that
Dog Sunburn: 4 Tips To Keep Your Dog Safe In The Harsh Sun
For many people, the warm weather means road trips, beaches, swimming, boating, barbecuing, hiking, and so many other outdoor activities! While you already know it’s important to protect your skin from the harsh sun, did you know your dog needs protection too? You may not realize it, but your fur baby can get sunburned. In fact, your pup is at risk of all the same dangers as we are when it comes to UV rays. I’m talking about painful sunburn, tumors, skin cancer, etc. While al
Veterinarian Sits In Hot Car To See What It Feels Like For Dogs
We hear the same story over and over—a helpless dog left in a burning hot car with their human nowhere to be seen. Despite lawmakers, judges, and news reporters spreading the word about the potentially deadly situation, dogs across the nation are still left in hot cars every day. One North Carolina veterinarian set out to show pet parents why they shouldn’t use the excuses: "But I left the windows cracked open” or “I’ll only be a few minutes.” The Experiment Dr. Ernie Ward
What Is Carob and Is It Safe For Dogs?
One of the things you learn as a new puppy parent is what human foods are safe for your pooch to eat and which ones are major no-nos. Chocolate definitely tops the no list—theobromine and caffeine are two compounds in chocolate that stimulate the nervous system, which can cause severe symptoms. While most of us know that chocolate is toxic to canines, have you ever noticed a chocolate-looking coating on gourmet dog biscuits (like the photo above)? What’s that about? Well, the
Pet Safety For Cat Lovers
1. Make sure they’re drinking: Cats are prone to kidney infections because many of them don’t drink enough. Have water dishes with fresh water available at all times. 2. Canned food: If your cats don’t drink a lot and you worry they’re not getting enough liquid you may want to feed them canned food. Ask your vet before you introduce wet food into their diet because if they’re not accustomed to it, you could have messy litter boxes or vomiting pets. 3. Keep fleas in check,
