Hazards and Poisons
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How to Keep Your Home Safe for Dogs During the Holidays
From glass ornaments to holiday baking, this time of year presents seasonal dangers to dogs. Here's how to keep your home safe for dogs during the holidays.
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Ask a Vet: Ladybugs or Asian Lady Beetles in a Dog’s Mouth? What to Know
Ladybugs in a dog’s mouth? Yes, bugs embed in dogs' mouths but they’re likely not ladybugs. Get the facts about Asian lady beetles in a dog's mouth.
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Fruits Dogs Can Eat (And Fruits That Are Toxic to Dogs)
We tell you which summer fruits dogs can eat -- and which ones you should avoid!
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How to Train Your Dog to Avoid Snakes and Other Potential Dangers
Train your dog to stay safe on the trail, whether encountering snakes, other even dogs or humans.
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Did You Know That These 7 Items Can Be Toxic to Your Dog?
Let's take a look at unexpected toxins and how to help your dog avoid them.
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4 Natural Ways to Protect Your Dog’s Paws Year-Round
Weather can be tough on dog paws. Here's how to protect them no matter the season.
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Have These Natural Flea and Tick Preventatives Worked for Your Dog?
We explore the efficacy of five natural flea and tick preventatives. Let us know if any have worked for your dog.
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Espen the Lab Survives After Impaling Himself on a Metal Rod
Thanks to his quick-thinking pet sitter and Hope Advanced Veterinary Center, Espen has fully recovered from the accident.
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What to Do If You See a Dog Left Out in the Cold
We don't think pets should live outdoors any time of the year, but it can be especially heartbreaking and dangerous in the winter. Here's what you can do to help.
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Should You Worry About BPA Levels in Your Dog? A New Study Says Yes
The study, published in "Science of the Total Environment," also found that a canned dog food it included that claimed to be BPA-free was actually not.
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe Around Holiday Decorations
Holiday decorations such as tinsel can pose a danger to your dog. We tell you how to keep your pup safe.
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Look for These 6 Dangers to Dogs in Your New Home and Yard
From toxic landscaping to left-behind poisons, be sure to clear your new home and yard of these items that are dangerous to dogs.
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How to Keep Your Dog’s Paws Clean and Healthy
Go beyond the basic nail trim to help your pup avoid allergic reactions, cracked pads, and other hazards and health issues.
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Rex the Beagle Survives Having a Stick Up His Nose for Six Months
The poor pup endured months of nosebleeds and sneezing before a CT scan helped diagnose the problem.
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Why This Pet Parent Is Thrilled That Silent Fireworks Are a Reality
When a holiday brings with it fireworks, my rescue dog Grant turns into a quivering, terrified mess. I'm all for silent fireworks and wish we used them in our area.
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Quiz: Is Your Dog at Risk for Overheating?
Knowing how your dog handles hot weather can help you keep him from overheating. Take this quiz to find out.
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Editor’s Pick: The Hedz UP Watercollar
This personal flotation device attaches to a dog's collar, keeping their head above water unlike traditional life jackets.
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12 Ways to Keep the Backyard Furtastic for Your Dog
The backyard is your dog's playground. Here's how to keep it safe and make it even more fun.
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How I Nearly Killed My Dog With People Food
My German Shepherd Lola nearly died from a severe case of pancreatitis. It was then that I fully understood how bad people food can be for dogs.
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Why I’m Not Prescribing the “New” Noise Phobia Medication Sileo
Sileo, aka dexmedetomidine, has a low risk of complications, but those complications are serious. I'm not yet ready to prescribe it for at-home use.
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How to Keep Your Dog Calm During 4th of July Fireworks
Check out this helpful infographic from K9 of Mine! It's filled with tips for making July 4th less stressful for your dog.
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Keep Your Dog Safe From These 10 Outdoor Dangers
From heat and heartworms to barbecues and boredom, your pups face many dangers in the great outdoors. Here's how to keep them safe.
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Ask a Vet: What Causes a Puppy to Collapse?
I recently treated a young Boxer puppy who collapsed in his backyard. The cause was common and deadly.
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4 Holiday Hazards I Have Learned to Avoid With My Dogs
We've had close calls with xylitol, caffeine, and even holiday sights and sounds. Here's how you can stay away from these dangerous situations.
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Watch NFL Star Tyrann Mathieu Take the Heat for Dog Safety in PETA Video
The Arizona Cardinals free safety sits in a car until it reaches 120 degrees F., demonstrating the health dangers for dogs left in the same situation.
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Tennessee Makes It Legal to Save Dogs Who Are Locked in Hot Cars
In Tennessee, a new law allows a bystander to break into a car to save a dog or other pet from life-threatening heat. Let's hope this spreads to more states!
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A Cop Whose K-9 Partner Died in a Hot Car May Have to Face Charges After All
When an Alabama police officer left his K-9 partner in their cruiser, the county initially wasn't going to press charges for the dog's death. Now a grand jury will decide.
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Charges Dropped Against Army Vet Who Broke Car Window to Save Dog
After a Ford dealership offered to fix the window for free, the owner of the car and the dog dropped criminal trespass charges against Michael Hammons.
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Athens Man Arrested After Rescuing Dog From Hot Car
Veteran Michael Hammons may have saved the dog's life by breaking the car's windows. The owner disagrees; she had him arrested.
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Benno the Belgian Malinois Ate 23 Rounds of Live Ammo
He's fine after a two-hour surgery, but it's not the first time this dog has gobbled up something that has no relation to food.
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