Safety

(Picture Credit: ROMAOSLO/Getty Images) For those of us living in places where winter means snow, walking dogs outside becomes a big challenge. Snow presents new obstacles that make things difficult — and sometimes dangerous — for dogs. As the winter season approaches, make sure you’re keeping your dog safe and as comfortable as possible on cold, snowy

(Picture Credit: Sasha_Suzi/Getty Images) As we finish up our Thanksgiving leftovers and plunge deeper into the cold, dry months of winter, we have to remember to take extra care for our best furry friends. There are plenty of myths about dogs and their abilities to get through winter, but these myths can be misleading and

(Picture Credit: Getty Images) According to the ASPCA, cold and flu medicines for people could be fatal to your pet. Over-the-counter and prescription pharmaceutical products, used to ease symptoms of winter-time sickness and other ailments in humans, contain ingredients that are deadly to dogs, cats, and other pets. Animals who ingest these products often require

All dog parents should prepare for winter weather! (Photo Credit: Shutterstock) Winter is approaching fast. Before you know it, the days will be short, the Christmas lights will be up, and you’ll be brewing yourself a cup of hot cocoa to fight off the winter chill. However, winter presents a different set of challenges for dog

Make sure you know what to do if your dog encounters a wild animal. (Picture Credit: DLILLC/Corbis via Getty Images) Going for a walk with your dog is a great way to experience nature, but wild animal encounters can make nature dangerous. It’s important to know how to avoid wild animal attacks while walking your

All pet parents should follow some basic Christmas safety tips! (Picture Credit: Getty Images) Before your family wakes up to see what trinkets Santa left under the tree Christmas morning, be sure that you have taken all of the proper precautions to keep your dogs and cats safe this holiday season. While the holidays are

(Picture Credit: sbrogan/Getty Images) When we worry about the dangers posed by snakes in North America, we tend to have visions of intimidating rattlesnakes threatening cowboys and backpackers in remote areas, who then rely on tourniquets other dubious first aid to save them from the venom. As fun as these stories of venomous snakes are,