7 Tips to Remember When Taking Your Dog Out for Summer
Playing in the summer sunshine with your dog is always a lot of fun, but there are a few simple precautions you should take to protect your dog from heat-related …
Category: Safety
Dog Severely Injured from Toxic Caterpillars Infesting Britain
The fuzzy white caterpillar may look harmless, but the oak processionary moth (OPM) packs a toxic punch that can cause severe skin rashes, eye irritation, and breathing issues in humans …
Dogs Can’t Get Autism, Veterinarians Warn After ‘Anti-Vaxx’ Movement Spreads to Dogs
Dogs cannot get autism, the British Veterinary Association (BVA) has warned, after the “anti-vaccine” movement is spreading to pets. ‘Anti-vaxxers’ believe that immunizations and vaccinations have harmful side effects – …
Dog Owner Warns of E-cigarette Danger After Puppy Dies
A dog owner is warning fellow pet owners about the dangers of electronic cigarettes after his Staffordshire Terrier puppy accidentally ingested a bit of the liquid and died. Keith Sutton’s …
Grieving Families Urge Dog Owners to ‘Please Prevent Pet Suffocation’
You’ve probably seen it before – a picture of a dog with a chip bag over their head. The photo is shared on the Internet as a joke to be …
How to Identify Ticks to Keep Your Dog Healthy
Dogs are such common victims of some tick species that the ticks have the word ‘dog’ in their name. Ticks carry many blood-borne diseases, transmitted when they attach to the …
Family Ordered to Put Dog Inside Overhead Bin on Plane Speaks Out After Dog Dies
The family of a puppy who died during a flight is speaking out against the airline responsible. The 10-month-old French Bulldog died after a flight attendant forced the family to …
Protecting Your Dog from Coyotes
Coyotes are a common wildlife species throughout North America. The coyote (Canis latrans) is a member of the dog family and has adapted well our urban landscapes and appears to …
Veterinarian Warns Dog Owners After Three Otters Attack and Nearly Drown Her Dog
A veterinarian is cautioning dog owners to be wary of otters after three of them nearly drowned her dog. Dr. Claudia Campbell’s Golden Retriever, Goldie, was out on a walk …
Several Dog Food Brands Recalled Over Salmonella Dangers
Salmonella is showing up in a number of dog food products, prompting the Food and Drug Administration to issue recalls and safety warnings regarding foods from four different companies. The …