Safety

With the holiday season coming up, the question that has many canine owners concerned is: Is cinnamon toxic to dogs? Most dog owners use cinnamon at some point or another when cooking. And while...

Taking your pet along with you for a ride in the car is not an uncommon thing. After all, there are crates and carriers that help keep our pets safe... right? Well, actually you...

A large number of people select cats as pets because of how low maintenance they are. Think about it: If you're going out of town, 9 times out of 10 you take your dog,...

First aid is something we have on hand as a matter of course. It’s a good idea to also have a pet emergency kit. Here are our recommendations for stocking this important kit. Container Pick up an easy-to-carry...

As the weather gets warmer, ticks on dogs can be a big problem. But remember, not all ticks are created equal -- there are wood ticks and deer ticks. It’s the deer ticks that cause Lyme...

You’ve probably seen bicycle riders out for a jaunt with their dogs. Have you wondered whether that’s something you could do with your dog as well? Here’s some information on bike safety for you and...

It's time to let your pup roam free in your front and back-yards, but could this fun activity be dangerous for dogs? HuffPost Live recently dug deeper into lawn poisoning, and found that apparently, exposure...

As the warm weather rolls in, you'll be more inclined to start swimming in pools and lakes. Of course you'll want to bring your best friend, your dog, along for the fun. But there...

If you love cats, this blog post is for you. Cats are such a wonderful addition to our families, but not every cat has a warm and loving home to live in. There are wild...

Easter is right around the corner, and while it's definitely one of the more fun holidays for families, with the Easter Egg hunts and goodie baskets. However, it's one of the more dangerous holidays for...

The warm weather is finally here! Before you know it, temperatures will really be rising, and it will be the perfect time to do all those amazing spring activities you love. However, as a...

You get a phone call finding out that your dog has bitten someone. Or maybe you were outside and witnessed this occurrence yourself. What do you do now? It’s hard to imagine your faithful companion...

That headline is really the question, isn’t it? There are some pet owners who willingly feed their dogs anything from their plates. There are others who feed only table scraps. And then there are...

Yes, cats are finicky eaters but they’ve also been known to get into human foods that can really hurt them. Just like the danger between chocolate and dogs, these poisonous foods below can be very...

You may recognize the essential oil in the title of this blog post. Tea tree oil is used to treat skin conditions in humans as a means of alternative medical therapy. It’s a native of...

Cat food storage is critical for dry cat food in particular. You really don’t have any issues when it comes to canned food because, if you don’t use the entire can, you can put...

Remember that famous rock ‘n roll tune, “Cat Scratch Fever”?  Well, there really is something called cat scratch fever, or also known as cat scratch disease. This is a bacterial infection that is spread by cats...

There's no denying that a plant or flower bouquet can really liven up a living space. However, if you're a pet owner, you need to be careful about the plants you're putting in your house....