It Only Takes Minutes to Save a Life: Dogs In Hot Cars

It Only Takes Minutes to Save a Life: Dogs In Hot Cars

Leaving a dog alone in a car is never safe. But when temperatures and humidity climb, it can be downright deadly. In fact, being left in a car is the number one reason for heat-related death in dogs. Summer pet safety starts with making sure dogs are never left in cars. Leaving Dogs in Hot Cars […]

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Pet Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Worry

Pet Heat Stroke: Not Just a Summer Worry

Pet heat stroke is a life-threatening medical emergency that affects all pets regardless of age, species or breed. The symptoms are most common when the weather is hot and humid, but can also result from strenuous over-exertion or confinement in tight spaces (like a parked car). This means that even though the season’s changing from […]

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Beach-Ready Rover: Does My Dog Need Sunscreen? 

Beach-Ready Rover: Does My Dog Need Sunscreen? 

We all know that wearing sunscreen protects us from sunburn, skin cancer, sunspots, and more. But because our pets are covered in fur, many of us assume that they do not need sun protection. In fact, they do! This time of year heralds plenty of outdoor fun, which includes spending time in the backyard, poolside, […]

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Beat the Heat! Keeping Your Pet Cool Indoors

Beat the Heat! Keeping Your Pet Cool Indoors

In the middle of the dog days of summer, when the hot, humid temperatures linger, it feels hot no matter where you go. It can even be hard to maintain the cool inside the home, particularly when the humidity rises or when the air conditioning isn’t working properly (or in an outage). Your pet may […]

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Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Do Pets Sweat? How to Help Your Pet Stay Cool

Most of us probably don’t think about our pets sweating. After all, how would we know with all that fur? Pets don’t have any of the tell tale signs of sweat, and they don’t have a body odor. But how do our pets keep cool? Do pets sweat?  Keep reading to find out how our […]

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Your Ultimate Summer Pet Safety Home and Garden Checklist

Your Ultimate Summer Pet Safety Home and Garden Checklist

For many of us, summer is largely spent enjoying our very own backyards. The same can probably be said for our pets, who are usually happy to spend time outdoors with their favorite humans. Planning for enjoyment is important, but keeping our pets’ outdoor needs in mind is crucial for their safety and well-being. Whether […]

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