General Hazards & Reminders
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“Doorstep Dangers” Can Be Deadly for Pets
Pets and the great outdoors often seem to go hand in hand, or perhaps that’s paw in paw. Especially for cats and dogs, a little freedom to roam seems natural. Taking a pet for a stroll, letting them run in a fenced backyard, or even letting them loose in a rural area seems a good…
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Don’t Fail This Fall: Keep Your Pet Safe
Fall is such a beautiful time of year, it’s difficult to connect it with dangers to ourselves or our pets. Certainly, fall pet threats are sometimes subtle or not as obvious as bitter winter cold or searing summer heat. But they are nevertheless present and need to be considered. The first is in the subtle…
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Some Summer Pet Dangers May Surprise You
As the Fourth of July rolls around and summer hits full stride, many look forward to a wide range of seasonal fun, from fireworks to barbecue, pool parties and more. None of these are inherently bad for pets, but they can involve potential dangers—some very surprising. Fireworks and More Most pet owners are aware of…
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Dear Abby: I Found This Stray Cat And…
So you’ve adopted a stray cat, or perhaps took one home from the pound that seems a little more skittish than cats you’ve had before. First, congratulations, and thank you! You’ve probably brought home a stray or “feral” cat that has been living on its own, perhaps much of its life. Believe it or not,…