Pet Safety & Emergency Preparedness

Homelessness is challenging enough when it's just humans involved; here are some tips to help you through it with your pets.

Heat affects pets just like it does us, but they can't sweat to cool themselves.

Here are some tips on how to have a safe trip with your dog and keep them from getting lost while traveling on a car trip, as well as keep them healthy and happy in the car.

If you were forced to evacuate on sudden notice, would you have everything your dog or cat needs to survive? Learn how to make a bug-out bag with important survival items for your pet in case of emergency.

Dog theft is a growing concern for many pet owners. Dogs are stolen to sell, breed, or be used in illegal dog fights. Losing a pet to theft is a heart-breaking experience, but there are a number of simple ways to prevent thieves from targeting your pets.

Loose dogs can injure you, your children, and your pet. It is both legal and ethical to defend yourself from an aggressive dog, but how do you justify your actions to the angry dog's owner?

If you have to evacuate during a disaster, make sure you have your family pets' needs handled with a grab-and-go bag! Here are itemized lists of what to include for each of your pets.

Animal-related injuries are common in the veterinary clinic. But what happens when someone gets bitten or scratched by a patient?

Many people are unaware of the dangers of heartworm. But the truth is that this is a nasty disease that claims the lives of many pets each year, and it is entirely preventable.

Sometimes, I take my little dogs on trips. Their very first road trip was the most important, as it set a precedent for all future trips. Learn how I ensured success and made the trip fun for all.

Your dog may need first aid for several reasons. You should be prepared for a medical emergency by making up a first aid kit and keeping it available at all times. This article will show you what you need to include.

Learn how to keep your pets safe while traveling by car. Important safety equipment is discussed.