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Paws 4 Safety: Your pet CAN’T ask for a tissue: The signs of seasonal allergies
Your calendar can become a useful pet-safety tool.
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Paws 4 Safety: What’s been living in your pet’s travel gear all summer?
Leashes, harnesses, carriers, bowls, blankets, toys and travel bags went to many of the same places we did.
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Paws 4 Safety: When love has a price tag - growing older with our pets
Pets enrich our lives in ways difficult to put a price on. They provide companionship, routine, purpose and an unmistakable reason to get out of bed in the morning.
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Paws 4 Safety: The best pet for the later seasons of life
With age comes medications, mobility problems and the kind of hands-on care I never gave much thought to when they were young.
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Paws 4 Safety: The silent nature of feline heart disease
But as a pet columnist and a devoted pet parent myself, I recently had a sobering reminder that what we see on the outside doesn't always tell the whole story.
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Paws 4 Safety: The day your pet saves YOU
What if today was about the day your pet saves you? It may sound like something out of a movie, but remarkable stories happen every year involving ordinary family pets doing extraordinary things.
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PAWS 4 SAFETY: Could you identify your pet in an emergency?
It sounds like a silly question until it isn't. Pets go missing all the time.
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Paws 4 Safety: It’s not just the heat, it’s the bugs that come with it
Most of us think of fleas as simply an itchy nuisance, but they can cause much more than scratching.
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Paws 4 Safety: Some pets just can't take the heat
Regardless of species, there are several additional signs every pet owner should watch for.
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Paws 4 Safety: From AirTags to AI, how technology is helping pet owners
AI is also helping veterinarians behind the scenes. AI assisted software is being used to review X-rays and other diagnostic images, identify patterns within medical records, and support veterinarians as they evaluate treatment options.
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Paws 4 Safety: An old threat making headlines again
People also wonder if humans are at risk. Human cases are uncommon, but they can occur.
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Practical ways pet owners CAN prepare for veterinary emergencies
When faced with an unexpected emergency, treatment decisions are often made quickly.
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When just a minute becomes dangerous for pets
Always consider that the heat index combines both temperature and humidity to reflect what conditions feel like.
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What if your pets are home alone when disaster strikes?
In an emergency, responders are focused on people first, but when they are aware that animals are present, they can take steps to help locate and secure them. It’s something many people don’t think about until they need it.
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Tornado season is upon us, don’t forget your pets
Some pets panic during storms. Loud winds, thunder and sudden movement can cause fear and confusion.
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Pet poisoning: What every pet owner should know
Some of the most common pet toxins include chocolate, grapes and raisins, certain plants, household cleaners and human medications.
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Household dangers that can harm pets
Cleaning products are also worth paying close attention to. Some common household cleaners contain chemicals that can irritate or damage a pet’s skin, eyes, or digestive system.
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Why every pet owner should have a pet first aid kit
A properly stocked pet first aid kit helps bridge the gap between the moment an injury occurs and the time veterinary care can be reached.
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When vomiting in pets is an emergency — and when it’s not
Other times, vomiting can be a warning sign that something much more serious is happening. Knowing the difference between a minor upset stomach and a true emergency can make all the difference for your pet.
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Paws 4 Safety: The silent invasion
After a fair amount of research and learning that these tiny to micro and nanoscopic particles are everywhere and in almost everything containing plastic (yes, even BPA free)
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