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Tips to keep pets safe at home

Are you spending more time at home with your pet post-pandemic? Here’s how to make sure it’s a safe and happy space for both of

Why you should improve your pet first aid skills

According to a recent poll, only 2% of pet parents have training in pet first aid. Here’s why you should seek to sharpen your skills!

4 tips to avoid the emergency vet clinic during the holidays

Keep your pet safe, sound and out of the emergency vet clinic this holiday season with these helpful tips. No pet parent wants to worry

Pet safety amid Western U.S. wildfires

As wildfires continue to burn throughout the Western United States, here’s what pet parents should know about smoke inhalation and heatstroke. Historic wildfires have ravaged California in

COVID-19 emergency resources for people and pets

As COVID-19 continues to spread, pet parents everywhere have questions and concerns about their families and fur babes. This list of emergency resources will help

New legislation would protect pets during emergency evacuations

If passed, bill 2568 will require California pet parents to have an evacuation plan in place for their animal companions in the case of disasters.

Should I call the vet?

How to determine when your dog or cat needs to see a vet right away, and when it’s okay to “wait and see”. Your dog

Wildfire preparedness for dogs and cats

Thanks to climate change, wildfires are growing more common, widespread and devastating. If you live in or near a region that’s prone to brush fires,

A step-by-step guide to pet CPR

Pet CPR is an important skill for dog and cat owners to have. This guide breaks it down into steps, so you can act quickly

Studies reveal that most people would go into debt for their pet

Increased medical bills – and the debt they can create – is just one piece of evidence that pets are treated like family. Pet insurance

San Diego non-profit saves pets from economic euthanasia

The goal of this non-profit is to create a world where no family pet dies due to financial hardship – and they’ve saved over 2,000

Checklist to help prepare for a disaster

Cover these 4 important points and you’ll help him stay as safe and stress-free as possible when faced with any disaster. From hurricanes, tornadoes and

Keep your pet safe from a house fire

Did you know that the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) reports that more than 500,000 pets are affected by home fires each year? Here’s how

How to handle a pet emergency

Would you know what to do in an emergency with your dog? If not, you might want to consider taking a first aid or CPR

Recognizing anaphylactic shock in dogs

Some dogs are hypersensitive to insect stings and bites. Learning to recognize the signs of anaphylactic shock can be a life-saver. One summer afternoon, I

How to prepare your cat for an emergency

An emergency can strike anyplace, anytime, and may mean you have to evacuate your home. Do you have a disaster plan in place for your

Tips to keep your pets safe this Thanksgiving

Keep your pets safe and healthy this Thanksgiving with a few helpful tips! Dr. Kenneth Drobatz, Chief of the Emergency Service at Penn Vet, offers

Financial aid for veterinary care

Veterinary care can be expensive, and many people struggle to pay the bills. If you ever find yourself in this position, consider one of many

Acupressure for your dog’s stomach

Digestive issues are common during the holidays, when dogs sometimes eat things they shouldn’t. This simple acupressure session helps ease minor stomach upsets and gets

Oxygen masks for dogs

How one firefighter’s harrowing experience prompted him to spearhead a community project to supply oxygen masks for dogs and cats. Firefighters raced to the scene