Summer is a wonderful time to enjoy longer days, outdoor adventures, and time with family and friends. However, Florida's heat and humidity can pose serious risks to pets if proper precautions aren't taken. By understanding common warm-weather hazards and planning ahead, you can help keep your pets safe, healthy, and comfortable all summer long. Heat [...]
Living in Florida means preparing for hurricane season every year—and that preparation should include your pets. When a storm is approaching, stores become crowded, supplies disappear quickly, and veterinary hospitals may experience an increase in requests for medications, records, and travel documentation. Creating a plan before hurricane season begins can help keep your pets safe, [...]
4th of July Pet Safety Tips: Plan Ahead For a Stress-Fress Holiday For many families, the Fourth of July means fireworks, backyard barbecues, and celebrating with friends and family. Unfortunately, for many pets, it can be one of the most stressful days of the year. In fact, more pets go missing around the Fourth of [...]
While other residents are buying batteries and calculating escape routes, companion animal owners are most concerned with their precious pets. One of the most common concerns at this time of year is what will happen to our companions if a hurricane strikes. If your home is in a vulnerable area, it may become necessary to [...]
Here are a few simple tips to help pet-proof this Thanksgiving holiday: Keep your pets out of the kitchen Counter-surfing can result in severe poisoning to your pet, ruining your holiday and causing you shame when you have to induce vomiting in your pet in front of all your friends and family. Don’t let friends [...]
While other residents are buying batteries and calculating escape routes, pet owners are most concerned with their precious charges. One of the most common concerns at this time of year is what will happen to my pet if a hurricane strikes. If your home is in a vulnerable area, it may become necessary to leave [...]
Pool time can be a great way for dogs to get exercise and cool off when it is hot, but pools can pose a drowning hazard for dogs as well. The getting in part is easy, it’s the getting out part that can be difficult. Dogs, unfortunately, can fall into a pool because of poor [...]
There are at least nine species of toads, which can poison your dog or cat. The only one of real significance in this area (southern Florida) is the one, which will be discussed below. In the summer months local animal emergency clinics receive two or three calls per night with regard to toad poisoning. A [...]
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