Blogs — Pet Safety

Are you a regular patron of a dog groomer? Or do you groom your dog yourself? The tricky thing about grooming on your own is ensuring you don't hurt your dog. It's much easier to do than you would think. Here are some of the most common at-home dog grooming mistakes and how to avoid them. Shaving Your Dog is Not Cool for the Summer Shaving your dog to keep them cool during the summer may make sense. However, shaving down a dog is one of owners' most common mistakes. Your dog’s thick coat already helps to regulate the pup's...

Safety Precautions When Hiking with Your Dog In theory, going on a hike with your dog sounds perfect. You get to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors and each other’s company! However, the great outdoors is not always friendly to a pet. So, there are some safety precautions when hiking with your dog that you need to follow. Making sure your dog can join you Ensuring your dog is physically fit is crucial when it comes to hiking. Before you hit the trails, taking your furry friend to the vet for a check-up is essential. That is especially important if...

Now that you've bought the house of your dreams, it's finally time to move in. But there's the matter of getting your pet from point A to point B without causing either of you any unnecessary stress. As a pet owner, you may be thinking about making your move as easy and stress-free as possible for your dog or cat.Understandably, your furry friend would be anxious and fearful in an unfamiliar setting. Most of us consider our pets to be family members, so moving them safely and comfortably while stressing them out as little as possible is a top responsibility. Here are our top...

Hey pet lovers, it’s almost that loving time of the year again! That’s right, with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we wanted to give you some last-minute reminders on how you can make Valentine fun for you and your dog in a safe manner! As you may already know, chocolate is one of the most poisonous foods for dogs, but unfortunately, Valentine’s day is all about chocolates! When celebrating this year, remember to:  Keep Valentine’s Day chocolate away from your pets! You’d be surprised at how easily dogs can dig their way through a heart-shaped box without your knowledge....

What special event is on February 14th? No, it isn’t Valentine’s Day; it’s Pet Theft Awareness Day! Every year, hundreds of innocent pets are picked up from their front yards and taken away to be sold to companies for testing or breeding. We have this day dedicated to our furry friends so as to bring awareness to this public issue and prevent kidnapping from occurring. Sadly, most pets are considered “property” by the government, which is why tracking down a kidnapped pet often takes days and even weeks. In this article, we’ll give you some tips on how to keep...