Showing 41 posts tagged with "safety"
Autumn means hunting season in many parts of the country and, whether you live in a rural area where hunting's a possibility or just take an occasional trip to the country for a leisurely dog walk, it's definitely something to keep in mind. How can you keep your dog safe during hunting season?Know Your Local Hunting Seasons. Hunting seasons vary from location to location so know your own area's
Autumn is a beautiful time of year to get out an enjoy with your dog but this season presents its own special dangers to dogs as well. While you and your dog enjoy your fall walks, be sure to keep an eye out for these seasonal hazards to dogs:Antifreeze. Fall means it's time for many people to change the antifreeze in their cars in preparation for the cold weather just around the corner.
As we wrap up September, we're putting the final days on National Preparedness Month...but we all know that you've got to be prepared every day of the year. Getting prepared for your family in the case of a disaster--or an accident--means getting prepared for your dog as well.One part of that preparedness is assembling pet first aid kits both for your car and your home. We've got some tips here
Recently we've had some much needed rain here and with that rain has come the sudden appearance of mushrooms. These fungi pop up practically overnight, dotting the lawn...a lawn shared by the dogs.Did you know that mushrooms present a real safety hazard to your dog? According to the ASPCA:ALWAYS assume that any ingested mushroom is highly toxic until a mycologist positively identifies it. Toxic
Today's tip isn't as much a tip as just a practical reminder...one brought about by a personal incident this week. Taking a country walk with our dogs, we stopped for a moment to enjoy the view.Our dogs were on four-foot leashes so they weren't far from our feet...but far enough. Tiki started exploring around us and, before we knew it, she was wildly shaking her head...with what looked like a
