As the holiday season is approaching, below are some friendly reminders that we at Best Friends, as well as our pet parents should be aware of.
September
06,
2016
Know Before you Go: Tips for a Safe and Happy Road Trip with your Pet
Many pets love a road trip almost as much as their parents. But before you load up Rover and head off into the distance, make sure you’re thoroughly prepared for a long car trip with your pet. We’ve compiled some comprehensive, road-tested tips on what to do before you go, as well as how to manage along the way.
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, pet advice, Pet Safety, pet travel, Pet Vacation, pets and road trips, pets and trips, safety, tips, Uncategorized
March
02,
2016
Heartworm Prevention: A Primer for Every Pet Parent
As a responsible pet parent, you know that you are supposed to keep your fur babies on heartworm preventive, but have you ever wondered why it is so important? What would happen if you didn’t? What if your pet has heartworms – what now?
Tags: Ask the Vet, Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety, safety, Vet
December
15,
2015
Protect Your Family Pets From Holiday Hazards
It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the most dangerous for your pet. Holiday decorations and festive foods can put your pet at risk, so take precautions to prevent holiday mishaps.
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, holidays, Pet Health, Pet Safety, safety
March
19,
2015
Hero Dog Saves Puppies from Forest Fire
It's not quite Mother's Day yet, but after hearing this story and watching the video, we wanted to honor one very special mother.
Tags: dog safety, dog stories, Dogs, dogs, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety, pet videos, Pets, safety
February
13,
2014
Ask The Vet- Chocolate Dangers for Dogs
With Valentine’s Day comes an abundance of chocolate (hopefully)! While these sweet treats are a delight for us, they are not at all good for our furry family members. Chocolate contains caffeine as well as a compound known as theobromine which can cause hyperactivity, increased heart rate, tremors, and even death if ingested in large quantities. Baker’s chocolate or any kind of dark chocolate are the most concerning since these have the highest level of toxicity.
Tags: Ask the Vet, dog safety, Dogs, dogs, health, holidays, pet advice, Pet Health, pet health, pet info, Pet Safety, Pets, safety, tips
October
23,
2013
Make Halloween a Treat – Not a Trick – for the Family Pet
Children of all ages love Halloween – the costumes, the scary decorations and, most of all, the treats. But Halloween can be frightening – and even dangerous -- for the family dog and cat.
Tags: cats, dog safety, dogs, holidays, pet advice, Pet Health, pet info, Pet Safety, safety, tips
December
01,
2011
Protect Your Family Pets From Holiday Hazards
It may be “the most wonderful time of the year,” but it can also be the most dangerous for your pet. Holiday decorations and festive foods can put your pet at risk, so take precautions to prevent holiday mishaps.
Tags: Cats, cats, Dogs, dogs, health, holidays, Pet Health, Pet Safety, safety
