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Saving Pennies Is Poisonous!
Please tell me I'm not the only one with a pet that wants to eat everything including the kitchen sink?! While I'm careful to keep my purse out of his reach ('cause of gum), what if he sniffs his nosy nose into my wallet and comes up with a penny?
If you think this poses no extra risk than other inedible objects, you'd be wrong!
Dog Days of Summer: Treating Minor Burns
Don't leave your grills (or pets) unsupervised at any outdoor parties! Have some extra sticks and balls to distract him from hovering around the BBQ and your yums. If your speedy pup grabs something piping hot, or gets too close to the grill, you should have a plan, and supplies, to treat paw burns.
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Danger: Clean Up Baking Soda (or Baking Powder) Immediately
When hinting at a handy, DIY cleanup alternative, I stressed that North was nowhere near the baking soda sprinkled out and that it was cleaned up before he got a sneak sniff.
To understand why these substances are dangerous, I've gotta get a little scientific here so bear with me. Baking soda is another name for sodium bicarbonate.
To the Rescue: Can Adult Dogs Eat Puppy Formula?
Can they? Yes. Should they?
To the Rescue: Posing (Safely) With Dangerous Props
There's nothing like a cute pooch plus a silly prop to equal an adoro photo shoot — North poses next to a delicious (for humans) It's-It! If you're not familiar with this San Francisco treat, it's coated in chocolate . .
Fight Six Summertime Dangers
Such a lovely season doesn't come without dangers! From scorching sidewalks to balmy sunlight, plenty of perils lurk right in your neighborhood. Keep dogs safe and healthy this Summer and know the risks of and remedies for the following six hazards.
A Piece O'Pumpkin Advice For Jack-O'-Lantern Snacks
Since pumpkin is high on my list of healthy foods for a chubby or rumbly puppy tummy no matter the season, I feel the need to address those carved creations, if that's your kind of thing.
Not only can an open flame pose a danger, the unlit pumpkin is not pet-safe! While the fresh stuff is fine for furry friends, don't leave the jack-o'-lantern within paws' reach — after being carved and exposed to air, the vegetable grows bacteria and mold, which is very dangerous to doggies.
6 Places For Pet-Proofing and Protection
When it comes to dangerous items in your home, an accident is just something you haven't prevented yet. For furry families with nosy noses, check out six places you can make these pet-proofing and protection steps.
Pet-Proofing Your Laundry
Pet-Proofing Your Bathroom
Pet-Proofing Your Kitchen Area
Protect the Pumpkins
Protect the Toilet Paper
Protect the Electrical Cords
I Need Your Help . . . Dealing With Aggressive Dogs on Walks
Nothing turns a walk time from rad to bad quicker than a foul-tempered pooch. I'd hazard a guess that very few, very lucky pet owners have never encountered an aggressive dog while out and about — even an attempted lunge is scary stuff — and what if it continues on way too far? Community member Beaner explains:
We've been going in the woods off-leash ever since we had our dog and, last weekend, the same dog went after him for the third time.
Dog Days of Summer: Sidewalk Dangers
In addition to releasing heat with those dangly tongues, doggies also sweat through the pads of their feet. Now imagine what that would be like if they were trying to get rid of their own excess heat . .
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