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Dog Safety Tips for Fourth of July

Melissa Breyer — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 18:00:07 +0000

While we might associate the thump and boom of fireworks with festivity and a great display, many of our canine companions are completely freaked out by Fourth of July noises. Some dogs cower and shiver, some panic and try to escape from their homes. We checked in with the The Humane Society to gather some advice [...]

Safety Rules for Your Dog

Annie B. Bond — Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:00:15 +0000

Our dogs are viable members of the family. Just as we do our best to look out for our children, we need to practice safety precautions for our faithful, fun-loving dogs. Here are ways to reduce the risk of harm to your dog.

Poison Safety Kit for Pets

Melissa Breyer — Thu, 22 May 2008 19:00:47 +0000

You love your cats and dogs like they were one of the family. And chances are, you’ve got a first aid kit in some form around the house in case something should happen to one of the human members of your family. But what about the animal members? Pet owners should create a safety kit to [...]

Common Houseplants Toxic to Pets

Annie B. Bond — Thu, 17 Apr 2008 13:00:19 +0000

We know to keep certain poisons--like antifreeze--away from our pets, but many people don�t know how toxic their houseplants are. When we avoid growing these twelve houseplants that are considered toxic, we can help to keep our pets safe.

Pet Aggression: 7 Holistic Solutions

Jana Ballinger — Mon, 07 Jan 2008 20:00:55 +0000

Dogs and cats with dominant personalities will sometimes use aggression to get their way, and with their sharp claws and strong jaws, they can do considerable damage in a very short time. That�s why aggression is such a serious problem.

Nonstick Cookware: Easy Greening

Melissa Breyer — Wed, 22 Nov 2006 18:20:53 +0000

When my family adopted an abandoned cockatiel we took a crash course in bird care and stumbled on a startling fact�fumes from overheated nonstick cookware are lethal for birds. We now had our very own canary in a coal mine. And I began to wonder, what are those highly toxic Perfluorooctanoic Acid (PFOA) fumes doing to my two young daughters? Here�s why we tossed the Teflon, and the pointers I picked up for cooking with sticky pans.

Cocoa Mulch Danger Alert for Pets

Annie B. Bond — Thu, 02 Jun 2005 14:42:41 +0000

I learned that chocolate was bad for pets when one Easter our two dogs ate all the chocolate Easter eggs that the Easter Bunny had hidden in the living room for my daughter, and I was told that could make the dogs very sick. I never made the connection that the ingredient in chocolate from cacao beans--theobromine--would also be present in cocoa mulch. Read more about this culprit of pet poisonings, here:

How Not to Play with a Puppy

Annie B. Bond — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 18:32:51 +0000

It may be cute when a little puppy play-bites your hand, sleeve, or pant leg, or chews on your shoelaces, but before you know it, the dog grows up and, meaning no harm, sinks its teeth into someone�s hand, or rips a sofa pillow.

Introducing Your New Kitty

Annie B. Bond — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 22:42:22 +0000

Many people buy pets for the holidays, but it takes some real savvy to introduce a new cat into a house where there are cats already in residence without the fur flying.

The Best Collar for Your Cat

Cait Johnson — Sun, 14 Nov 2004 12:08:07 +0000

I will never forget the horror of seeing my first beloved cat with her lower jaw caught in her collar. Her mouth was open wide and she looked completely terrified, pawing at her face. That was a long time ago, before I knew what kind of collar was best to buy for a cat. We were able to unbuckle her collar and free her, and she was none the worse for her bad experience, but it could have been so much worse.