Pet Safety

By dogtime

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By dogtime

Chances are if you are going to celebrate St. Patrick's Day, alcohol is going to be involved; here's how to keep your four-legged friends safe from dangerous consumables.

By Mike Clark

These stories show that you should never leave a loaded weapon with the safety off in an area where your beloved dogs might hurt someone.

By Mike Clark

Escalators, elevators, public transportation, and more. Everyday situations can become dangerous or deadly if we don't pay attention to our dogs.

By dogtime

Dogs will likely enjoy your Valentine’s gifts and treats just as much as you do, but with some potentially serious health consequences.

By Mike Clark

There are plenty of scams out there designed to take your money. Other scams, however, can end up with you losing your dog. If you're like me, you'd much rather be parted with your paycheck than your precious pup.

By Mike Clark

As humans spread into coyote habitats with their pets more and more, the odds of encounters between dogs and coyotes skyrocket. Protect your dog from attacks.

By Cricket Lee

Make sure and take all the proper precautions to keep your dogs and cats safe this holiday season; including securely anchoring the family tree and other safety measures.

By Mike Clark

Winter is right around the corner, and now is a great time to get prepared before the seasonal rush. Here are some winter items no dog owner should go without.

By DogTime

Halloween night can be fun for humans, but for pets it can be a very scary time; check out these tips and pointers to help keep your four-legged friends safe.

By Maggie Clancy

Forget about witches and zombies; a seemingly innocuous bag of candy can be one of the scariest things that enters a dog owner’s home on Halloween. Calls to the Pet Poison Hotline increase twelve percent during the week of Halloween, making it the center’s busiest time of the year. Learn what to do in case your pup sneaks into the trick-or-treat bag.

By Heather Marcoux

Most stolen dogs are never recovered. According to a professional pet tracker, dog theft prevention is easier than recovery.

By Maggie Clancy

Brachycephalic dogs may have adorable, short muzzles, but their facial structure can lead to deadly health issues in the summer.

By Sarah Greenwald

Lost dogs end up in shelters or find themselves in danger too often. Here are a few tips to make sure that your dog stays in your loving home for life.

By dogtime

The top five 4th of July holiday tips, including firework safety, proper diet, costumes, and more advice to make Independence Day safe for humans and pets.

By Mike Clark

Before you immediately start smashing windows, there are some things you should know, including what is legal and illegal in your area.

By Heather Marcoux

Summer and swimming go together like dog tongues and ice cream cones, but if there’s a puppy at the pool party, water safety needs to be a top priority.

By Heather Marcoux

Getting some exercise while experiencing the majestic natural world is fun on its own, but doing it with your best furry friend at your side elevates the experience to awesome.

By Dogtime

The saddest part of the tragic dog fight that erupted at the Avalon Pier on Catalina Island is that it probably could have all been avoided with responsible pet ownership.

By Dogtime

A reader took his pup to his aunt's house over the holidays and made sure to keep the cat and dog food separate. But why is that so important? Dear Labby has the answer.