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Tips to create a safe Halloween for your pets.
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It may seem like a no-brainer that animal cruelty is wrong. But the problem is still rampant, whether animals are intentionally abused or inadvertently neglected. Read about Teddy, a loveable mutt who found a second chance in a new home after suffering from animal cruelty, and tips for how we can identify and prevent the problem in “Animal Cruelty and Prevention.”
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Are you prepared for an emergency? Your life and your family’s lives are the first you should be concerned with - but once you are safe, you most likely will want to ensure the safety of your pets.
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It’s finally summer, but can all of the pretty flowers in bloom spell trouble for you and your kitty? Make sure to check all fresh and garden flowers to make sure that they are not dangerous — or deadly — for your pets.


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Find out which pet toys can be dangerous-even fatal-to your furry or feathered friend.
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Why online is not the place to go for advice during a serious pet emergency.
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Five things you should do if you lose a pet.
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Use this checklist to make sure you have everything you need in your pets first aid kit.
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The Fourth of July is a time of fun and celebration, but for pets, it can be downright dangerous! From the noise of fireworks to table scraps at barbecues, potential problems loom for pets. To learn how to prevent your pets from being anxious or injured, read Fourth of July: Keeping Pets Safe and Happy.
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Tinsel, lights, food! The holidays offer many temptations for all of us, including our pets. Think about how you’re attracted to all of the glitz and fun of the holidays, and multiply that by 10 for your pets. Amid the holiday cheer, we know that hazards are lurking everywhere, but they don’t.


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Tinsel, lights, food! The holidays offer many temptations for all of us, including our pets. Think about how you’re attracted to all of the glitz and fun of the holidays, and multiply that by 10 for your pets. Amid the holiday cheer, we know that hazards are lurking everywhere, but they don’t.


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Kids can play an important role in helping to prevent animal cruelty when they see someone being mean to an animal! Learn what a 12-year-old named Collin saw a neighbor doing to his dog Bella, and what kids can do when they see bad behavior.
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Summer months bring all kinds of fun outdoor activities – as well as potential overheating issues for our pets if we aren’t careful. It’s important to know how to prevent dehydration, heat stroke, sunburn and other health issues to help our four-legged friends beat the heat! You’ll learn all this and more in Keeping your Pet Safe from Summer Heat.
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Finding your pet not breathing or with his heart not beating can be a terrifying experience, but there are things you can do.
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What you should do when your pet has an emergency.
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Ten tips for a poison-safe household.
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Tips on reporting strays from the American Humane Association.
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Anyone with a green thumb loves spring and summer – it’s gardening time! But you may be surprised about popular indoor and outdoor plants that are toxic to pets. To make sure everyone in your family is safe while they enjoy your gardening efforts, check out Spring and Summer Gardening Hazards.
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Summer pet safety tips to keep your pets healthy and enjoy the months of sun and fun.
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Rabies is a serious illness caused by a virus that attacks the brain and spinal cord (central nervous system). All warm-blooded animals, including wild animals, dogs, cats and humans, are susceptible to it. The disease usually spreads through saliva, for example, when an infected animal bites or scratches another animal or human. With kids out of school for the summer and more time spent outdoors, families should educate themselves about rabies and caution their children about the possibility of exposure.
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Has your small dog ever eaten over a pound of chocolate? Andrea Johnson’s Welsh corgi, Nickleby, did one Christmas – and wound up having his stomach pumped. With all of the trouble our pets can get into, it’s a good idea to know what to do when emergency situations arise. Prepare yourself by reading this article, “What to Do in Pet Emergency Situations.”
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Hitting defenseless animals, keeping them chained without exercise or leaving them exposed in severe weather all count as abuse. Mistreating animals can (and often does) escalate into domestic assault. Dial 911 if you suspect abuse. Police will respond. You can choose to remain anonymous, or by identifying yourself, you can help in future prosecution.


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