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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

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.
5 Memorial Day Safety Tips for Pets
Follow these Memorial Day pet safety tips when you're celebrating with friends and family.
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?
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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Foxtails: Harmful To Your Dog

While outside this summer, many pet owners may unknowingly overlook common weeds that can harm…

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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…

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Dog Body Language

Think the dog in the photo is enjoying the petting he’s getting? Everything in his posture says…

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Can Dogs Get Sunburned?

Q: My pups love to lie out in the sun. Can dogs get sunburned? If so, is there doggie…

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5 Summer Pet Hazards

With summer officially here, our pets are prone to a whole heap of hazards that come on with the…

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Hurricane Sandy Preparedness

When natural disasters and emergencies the likes of Hurricane Sandy come along, it’s important to…

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Summer Safety for Your Pet

We’ve already had a taste of summer’s high temperatures and there’s surely more to come. Vets…

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Planning for a Fire with Pets

After a fire in my old apartment in which I lost most of my possessions and none of my pets were…

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Can Pets Have Human Food?

Feeding your pet that side of mashed potatoes on Thanksgiving may not be the best thing. Letting…

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Pet Air Travel: 9 Ways to Fly

Safe pet air travel tips from Petside. Get confident before you take flight with these 9 cat and…