Winter weather can be rough on our furry friends. Follow these steps from the American Red Cross to help ensure your pet’s safety when chilly weather hits their area.1. Bring your pets inside during cold weather. Keep your animals inside. The American Society for the...
By Crystal Uys · Reviewed & fact-checked by Dr. Luqman JavedBefore attempting to answer whether cats are sassier than dogs, it’s important to ensure we’re all on the same page, as the term sassy is a bit imprecise. According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary,...
Each year, pets get lost, injured, or worse due to being frightened by fireworks. Follow these tips to keep your pet safe.Holidays and celebrations that feature fireworks, such as the Fourth of July, New Year’s Eve, and Labor Day, are times for joy and excitement, but...
Expert advice on which festive foods are toxic to furry friends.By Macie Reynolds and Tierney McAfeeIt happens all too often: You sit down with a seasonal snack (or any snack 😂), and your dog appears beside you, giving that look—those big, pleading eyes asking for...
Exposure to winter’s dry, cold air and chilly rain, sleet and snow can cause chapped paws and itchy, flaking skin, but these aren’t the only discomforts pets can suffer. Winter walks can become downright dangerous if chemicals from ice-melting agents are licked off of...
by Michael TremblayThe holiday season is full of festive cheer, but it’s also full of hazards, especially for our furry friends. While you’re hanging mistletoe or decorating your home with a bright poinsettia, your pet might be looking at those same plants as...
