Tagged With Emergency Preparedness

Dog owner carefully wrapping a paw injury on their Bernese Mountain Dog in a warm, home environment

How to Wrap a Dog's Paw the Right Way: A Step-by-Step Guide

21 April 2024

A detailed tutorial on how to wrap a dog's paw correctly to avoid causing more damage and help them heal.

Owner crouching next to a worried-looking Golden Retriever, holding a bottle of hydrogen peroxide

Can You Use Hydrogen Peroxide on Dogs? A Vet Weighs In

18 April 2024

Learn about the benefits and risks of using hydrogen peroxide to induce vomiting in dogs, and find out how to do it.

Bulldog with wrinkled face and sore, inflamed ears being inspected by owner with penlight

Why Are My Dog's Ears Hot? Potential Causes Explained

9 April 2024

Causes of a dog's hot ears, such as infections, allergies, and foreign objects, and ways to avoid and address ear problems.

A worried owner looking up at a tabby cat clinging to the branches of a tall oak tree

How to Get a Cat Out of a Tree: Methods That Work

8 April 2024

Safe ways to rescue a cat from a tree, including how to evaluate the situation, do-it-yourself coaxing methods, professional rescue equipment, and aftercare.

Guilty-looking dog with a bloated stomach sitting next to an open box of dryer sheets and a clothes dryer in the background

My Dog Ate a Dryer Sheet—Now What?

6 April 2024

Potential dangers and signs of dogs eating dryer sheets, such as stomach upset, chemical burns, and organ toxicity that will need to be treated by a vet right away.

A German Shepherd dog standing protectively in front of a group of acorns, with a determined expression on its face

Can Dogs Eat Acorns? A Detailed Guide to Acorn Toxicity

4 April 2024

Acorns can be dangerous to dogs because of their high levels of tannins, which can lead to gastrointestinal upset and even liver and kidney damage if ingested.

Saint Bernard dog knocking over a plate of candy canes, surrounded by fallen decorations

Can Dogs Have Candy Canes? Other Holiday Dangers for Dogs

2 April 2024

Candy canes are extremely toxic to dogs because of their high sugar and xylitol content, and can result in severe reactions, including death.

Concerned Bernese Mountain Dog standing next to a spilled bowl of purple grapes in a home setting

My Dog Ate Grapes But Seems Fine: Understanding the Risks

31 March 2024

Grapes are known to be toxic to dogs and can lead to sudden kidney failure, although the danger varies based on the amount consumed.

Concerned owner examining a medium-sized Border Collie with a foaming, drooling mouth in a veterinary setting

Why Is My Dog Foaming at the Mouth? Potential Causes and Responses

20 March 2024

Drooling in dogs may be a sign of more serious conditions such as poisoning, seizures, or rabies that need to be treated by a vet right away.

Worried owner gently examining the incision site on a Bernese Mountain Dog's stomach

Signs of Trouble After Dog Neutering: What to Look For

20 March 2024

Signs to look out for after dog neutering, such as excessive swelling, bleeding, tiredness, vomiting, and straining to pee.

Close-up of a Golden Retriever's inflamed paw with bite marks, with a small mound of ants visible in the background

Ant Bites on Dogs: Signs, Treatment, and How to Avoid Ant Bites

19 March 2024

How to spot and treat ant bites on dogs, ways to avoid them, and what to know about the possible long-term effects on dogs.

Jack Russell Terrier sniffing at a piece of gum on a suburban street with its owner attentively ready to intervene

My Dog Ate Gum: How to Tell If Your Dog Has Xylitol Poisoning

15 March 2024

Risks of dogs eating gum with xylitol, such as signs to look for, what to do if you suspect xylitol poisoning, and how to keep your dog safe.