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Xylitol: Popular Sugar Substitute Is Highly Toxic to Dogs and Cats

With the wide variety of sugar-free products available today, many commonly used commodities, including toothpaste, chewing gum, low-carb desserts,...

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Health & Home

Pet First Aid Month: Prep for Emergency

A medical emergency can strike at any time, and while all of us are taught at a young age to dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency for humans, do...

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Health & Home

No Chocolate for Fido!

If you're like many pet owners, you probably like to share a little of your food with your dog--but if you're considering giving him some of your...

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Health & Home

Pet Protection Agreements & the ASPCA

Preparing for the unexpected is certainly something that should be on every pet owner’s radar. If you pass away, what will happen to your beloved pet...

Popular Articles in Safety

Q: Why do Dogs and Cats Eat Grass?
Q: My dog eats grass and my cat eats grass too! Why do they do this? Does it mean they are sick?
5 Memorial Day Safety Tips for Pets
Follow these Memorial Day pet safety tips when you're celebrating with friends and family.
Human Food for Pets: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly
Feeding your pet that side of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving may not be the best thing. Letting them get that early stockpile of Christmas chocolate...
Dog Body Language: Do Not Pet
Think the dog in the photo is enjoying the petting he’s getting? Everything in his posture says, “No thanks,” but I watched the petting continue...

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Caution for Pet Predators

The death of a Maltese named Jake in the Miller Bay Estates subdivision in Kingston, Washington,…

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Pet Auto Safety: Safe Travel

Unrestrained pets can cause more than just a distraction; they can cause serious injuries to the…

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Protect Your Pet This Holiday

Keep your pet safe this holiday season with the latest and greatest gear, appropriate clothing and…

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Holiday Safety for Pets

While celebrating the holidays, it is important to keep pet safety in mind. Recognizing dangers in…

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Party Leftovers: What's Safe?

If you plan on sharing part of your Thanksgiving feast with your dog it's important to know which…

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Guide to Greener Travel

Will you be traveling for the holidays with your pet? If so, you can do your part in keeping our…

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When Kitten Eats a Cat Toy

Kitten care can take you in some strange places. Like most kittens, my sister’s three month old…

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Top 10 Pet-Safe Bug Killers

Fleas, ticks, and other pests are making their last frantic effort before winter sets in—but you…

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Preparing for a Hurricane

Hurricane Sandy is headed for America's northeast, and is rearing up to cause upwards of millions…

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Choose the Best Dog Kennel

Vacation time—hurrah! But maybe it’s not a hurrah for your pet, if he’s going into boarding while…

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Pet Safety for July 4th

Commemorating our nation's independence on July 4, Independence Day is not only one of the most…