Safety

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Health & Home

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...

Dogs and chocolate

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

Can Dogs Take Ibuprofen for Pain?
Ibuprofen for dogs is not safe and can be quite toxic to a dog's kidneys, liver and gastrointestinal tract. Visit Petside to learn more.
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...
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,...
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?

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Doggy Steps Prevent Arthritis

My puppy was diagnosed with a luxating patella, i.e. a loose knee cap. The solution was dog steps.…

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7 Must-Have Summer Products

Have your pet beat the incredible summer heat and enjoy the summer with these 7 must-have pet…

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Lost Pets: What to Do First

We asked Petside’s Advisory Board members what to do first if your cat or dog is lost. Mike Arms,…

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10 Dog Trip Essentials

Are you planning on taking your dog on your Memorial Day weekend trip? Read our list of 10 dog trip…

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Memorial Day & Pet Safety

This Memorial Day, avoid potential pet hazards with these cookout safety tips. Many of the most…

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Microchips: Helping Find Home

“You don’t want a foreign object in her body!” screamed my dad from the door as I got in the car…

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Tips for Finding Lost Pets

As we near the one year anniversary of the devastating tornado that struck Joplin, Mo. on May 22,…

National Dog Bite Prevention Week

Dog Bite Prevention Week

A small white dog that resembled a bichon ran wildly at the edge of a heavily trafficked New York…

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Can Kids be Alone with Pets?

I heard the whining from half a block away: My neighbor’s daughter with her new young pooch. I’d…

Training & Behavior

10 exercises to do with your dog

10 Dog-Friendly Exercises

There's nothing better in life than taking two things we love and combining them. Peanut butter and…

7 easter dangers

7 Easter Dangers

For most people Easter brings fond memories of egg hunts, baskets and bunnies. But be careful!…