Tagged With Weather and Climate Safety

Siamese cat with pointed ears and blue eyes staring intently at a trio of scented candles on a fireplace mantel

Can Cats Be Around Candles? A Guide to Scented Candle Safety for Pets

13 June 2024

Toxic chemicals in candles that are dangerous to cats, symptoms of candle toxicity, and tips for using candles in a way that is safe for animals.

Close-up of a black cat cautiously sniffing at a ladybug on the floor

Can Ladybugs Hurt Cats? What Science Says

12 June 2024

Ladybugs are toxic to cats and can result in drooling, vomiting, and oral and esophageal ulcers if ingested, but they are not toxic or fatal unless ingested in large amounts.

Golden Retriever drinking water from a clean, modern pet water fountain

How to Encourage Your Dog to Drink More Water: Effective Tips and Tricks

4 June 2024

Ways to help your dog drink more water so that they don't get dehydrated, such as giving them broth, using a water fountain, and serving wet food.

Fluffy orange tabby cat shaking its paws after being touched by cold water on a marble countertop in a modern kitchen

Why Do Cats Hate Cold Water? An Evolutionary Perspective

1 June 2024

Cats hate water because of their natural instinct to avoid cold, wet environments, which can be traced back to their ancestors that lived in the desert.

Detailed image of an anxious-looking Golden Retriever shaking and panting on a tile floor, with a distressed expression and tucked tail

Why Is My Dog Shaking and Panting? Causes and Concerns

31 May 2024

Causes of shaking and panting in dogs, such as stress, injury, heatstroke, and health issues that need to be addressed by a vet.

Golden Retriever with mouth open and tongue hanging out, showing signs of wheezing or allergic distress

Why Is My Dog Wheezing? Causes and Remedies Explained

31 May 2024

Causes, treatments, and prevention of dog wheezing, such as allergies, asthma, obesity, and airway obstructions that need to be treated by a vet.

Siamese cat with paw raised, trying to swat at a mosquito near its ear in a clean living room setting

Do Mosquitoes Bite Cats? Understanding the Risks

29 May 2024

Cats can absolutely be bitten by mosquitoes, and the consequences can be dire, including heartworm disease. This is why it's so important to use repellents and other preventative measures to avoid bites.

A concerned Great Dane owner gently pulling their large, gentle dog away from a gardenia shrub

Can Dogs Eat Gardenias? Important Information About Gardenia Toxicity

27 May 2024

The risks of gardenias to dogs, such as the poisonous chemicals, signs of toxicity, and ways to protect your animals in the yard.

Veterinarian comforting a golden retriever puppy during a leptospirosis vaccination in a veterinary clinic

Leptospirosis Vaccine Side Effects in Dogs: Understanding the Risks

25 May 2024

The leptospirosis vaccine can result in some minor, short-term side effects but it's important to get your dog vaccinated to avoid this deadly, zoonotic disease.

Tabby cat sniffing a purple and green wandering jew plant on a wooden table

Is Wandering Jew Plant Toxic to Cats? A Safety Guide

24 May 2024

Wandering jew is toxic to cats and can cause oral and gastrointestinal irritation if eaten, which will need to be treated by a vet.

Close-up of a tabby cat sniffing at the leaves of a green peace lily plant

Do Peace Lilies Hurt Cats? Everything You Need to Know

16 May 2024

Peace lilies are toxic to cats because of insoluble calcium oxalate crystals, which can lead to irritation and respiratory issues when consumed.

Labrador Retriever with a worried expression, its chest and abdomen X-rayed to show the outline of heartworms

How to Tell If Your Dog Has Heartworms: What to Look For

16 May 2024

Typical signs of heartworm disease in dogs are a persistent cough, lethargy, loss of appetite, and difficulty breathing, which occurs as the worms disrupt the function of the heart and lungs.