Items Tagged with 'Pet safety'

For many of us, our pets are members of the family. That means they need to be part of our family’s emergency preparedness plan for hurricanes, tornadoes, floods and any other type of disaster that can occur where we live.

Sprays and repellents can help keep mosquitoes at bay – when they’re used the right way.

Thinking about getting a dog? Researchers say dogs can help boost kids’ physical activity levels – especially among young girls.

Plan on spending time during the holidays visiting family or friends who own pets? If so – and you’ll have kids with you – it’s a good time to share some pet safety tips with your little ones.

We often think of dogs and cats as members of our families. For some pet owners, this means feeding them “people food” as a treat. After all, a little bit can’t hurt – can it?

You take your dog to run errands on a warm day. You leave him in your vehicle, and even crack the window. You’ll only be gone a little while. He’ll be fine, right?

Injuries related to dog-walking sent nearly 423,000 U.S. adults to the ER over a recent 20-year period, researchers estimate.

For many people, pets are family. But if you’re pregnant, it’s important to know how to protect yourself around pets.

If you’re thinking of raising chickens, thorough research and preparation is needed, experts say.

Dogs and cats can bring unconditional love into your home, create fond memories and often help kids learn responsibility. But it’s not something to take lightly. Here are some things to consider before you head to your local shelter.