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With our days getting darker earlier, dog owners should keep in mind low visibility during the late afternoon and evening walks.
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Safety For Evening Dog Walks
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The holidays are a lot of things: fun, family-filled, frenzied, frantic, festive. They’re all part of what makes the holiday season such an exciting one. It’s important, though, through all the fancy festivities, not to forget your furry friends. Here are a few tips to make sure that the four-legged fare well:
Careful when cooking: Many foods that are perfectly fine for humans can be dangerous and even deadly for dogs. Onions and chocolate are well-known for being poisonous to canines, but other common foods contain risk: mushrooms, potatoes, dough (it can expand in the stomach and lead to problems), macadamia nuts, marijuana…A good rule of thumb is not to change your dog’s diet, and warn any guests not to feed your dog scraps.
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With the 4th of July weekend coming up, why not enjoy Independence Day with your friends and their dogs at a national park. Most parks allow for picnics and make sure you bring your dog’s regular food to avoid her snacking on cheeseburgers and corn on the cob. With all the excitment you may want to pack your dog’s favorite chew toy and supply plenty of fresh water. Here are a few parks to celebrate and view the fireworks from: (more…)
For some dog owners who may reside or visit part of the country that traditionally experience hurricanes (June 1st – November 30th), here is a simple checklist to keep your dog safe during these potential emergencies:
- two weeks worth of food, water, and any medication administered daily
- manual can opener if your dog eats canned food
- bowls for food & water
- portable crate or carrier that your dog can rest in comfortably with contact info on tag (more…)
Who doesn’t like a dip in the water on a hot summer day? Take care with your dog this summer when splashing around. Make certain your pup is comfortable in the water and has mastered the doggy paddle. Don’t push her to get in as this will only stress her out. (more…)
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