Pets

Summertime is full of fun adventures for dogs, like chasing squirrels in the backyard, drinking from sprinklers, and going on outings with their pet parents. But like people, pets can get miserably hot when temperatures rise. Dogs overheat faster than humans, which makes hot weather more dangerous for your pup. “You can’t use yourself as […]

It’s blazing hot all across the country, with old temp records getting broken every day.  We worry about our families, our kids, our parents, but what about our pets?  While it’s rare, cats can get heat stroke, too.  Cats usually get heatstroke if trapped in a hot enclosure, like a garage, a car, or even […]

In 2009, the American Kennel Club (AKC) and ADT Security Services joined forces to designate July 15th as National Pet Fire Safety Day.  Why?  Well, to help reduce the estimated 500,000 pets affected by home fires each year. This nationwide awareness day educates pet owners about potential risks when pets are left home alone and […]

In a Facebook post that went viral last year, Houston’s Northwest Volunteer Fire Department detailed the rescue of a tiny canine trapped in a hot car — including a shot of the dog looking up at rescuers inside the car through the passenger-side window. “Heroes in Action!” the post read. “Our incredible firefighters rescued a […]

National Zoo Keeper Week (NZKW) is celebrated in the third week of July every year, and the week-long observance – which this year is from July 20-26 – aims to appreciate zookeepers’ hard work, conservation efforts, and passion. They’re absolutely essential to the smooth functioning of any zoo and the continuance of the animal care […]

We know for certain that anything we want to do, our dogs are eager to join us! Summertime fun allows playful pups to enjoy any number of outdoor activities, from running and hiking to kayaking and swimming. As Daily Paws reports, this means we have to dedicate more attention to their well-being. Bonnie Bragdon, DVM, […]