Pet Safety Archives

The day that you bring your new puppy or older dog home will be a big one in your life, but it will be even more momentous for this new little family member. The better prepared you are for this wonderful even, the less stressful and more enjoyable it will be. Takeing a few preparatory steps to get ready for your new little furry occupant will make the transition much easier for everyone.

Common Plants That Are Dangerous To Dogs

In addition to what I wrote about houseplants that are toxic to our dogs, here are a few more plants that must be kept out reach. Although you may not have these plants in your garden or house, you might want to keep a mental note on these plants especially ...

Tips on Getting your Dog for Adoption, Successfully

Too many people give up their dogs for trivial reasons, like boredom and bother, forgetting that they are dealing with lives. Of course, there are also genuine folks who are caught in situations that make keeping a beloved dog impossible. For example, Downsizing: Families may be obligated to move from a ...

How To Choose The Right Pet Health Insurance For Your Dog

If you have been a dog owner for about a year or so now, you know a trip to the vet for a regular checkup and vaccination can amount to a hundred dollar or more. And if your dog had any major treatment done, it can cost anywhere from a ...

Do You Have These Things In Your Canine First Aid Kit?

Accidents happen, this is a fact of life, that's why they are called accidents. While we can’t prevent all of them from happening, we certainly can help to minimize our dog's injuries turning into a big problem. Although most medical issues should be taken to a veterinarian, some minor problems ...

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation: How to Perform CPR on Dogs

There are a number of reasons that can cause a dog to become unconscious such as electric shocks, trauma, drowning, hit by car or choking. All these may cause your dog to stop breathing or his heart to stop beating. In the event of such unforeseen circumstances, it would be ...

Heimlich Maneuver: How To Save A Choking Dog

Just like every babies and toddlers, dogs have a bad habit of putting anything they find inside their mouths and many times these objects do not belong there. These objects can range from rocks, coins, batteries, stationery, undergarments, plastic bags or hearing aids; basically anything that seems interesting to play ...

Should You Leave Your Dog To The Pet-sitter This Vacation?

Summer's here! You've just collected the family's air tickets, and you couldn't wait to hop onto the plane and enjoy that Europe vacation you've planning since last Christmas. Wait a minute! What about Rico? Unless you are thinking of bringing your dog along, you would have to find someone to ...

What Should You Do When You Bring a Stray Dog Home

Bringing an abandoned or stray dog home requires just much preparation as you would when you bring home a new puppy. However, you need to take a couple more preventive measures before really getting acquainted with your new found friend. 7 Steps to Make Your Once Stray Dog Feels At Home Check-Up. ...

Are You Over-training Your Dog?

I know I have been talking so much about training your dog to be his best self so that both of you can enjoy each other’s company. Like many other things, moderation is the key. Having said, there'll always be some owners who get carried away by over-training their dogs. When ...


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