Resources for Camping with Pets

Protect your dog and other drivers by restraining your dog while in the car. Choosing a safe, crash-tested restraint will protect you and your pet.

While a lot of cats don’t enjoy car rides, you can make the trip comfortable and safe for them by restraining them properly.

Having pets chipped is just part of the equation. The other part is ensuring that whoever finds your pet can find you! Here's how to update a microchip.

These resources have searchable databases for locating specialists in the veterinary field and emergency animal hospitals near you.

Are retractable leashes okay for your dog? Why do dog trainers and vets hate retractable leashes? Learn the pros and cons of using a retractable leash.

Some bug repellents can be useful in keeping mosquitoes and other insects away from your dogs and cats, but some are dangerous. Find out which ones.

There's only one way for a cat or dog to get heartworm disease. Heartworm is a potentially fatal condition that is preventable. Find out what you can do.

Dogs that drink water containing blue-green algae, or that groom the algae off their coat after swimming can exhibit a range of signs. Toxicity is possible.

If your pet is stung by bees or wasps, or if they eat one, you may be able to treat them at home. Giving your dog or cat the right dose of Benadryl is important!

Dogs are sickened and killed each year after eating toxic mushrooms. Read tips on identifying poisonous mushrooms and how to remove them from your yard.

Did you find a tick on your dog or cat? Learn how to safely remove a tick from your pet and what to do afterward to make sure they stay healthy.

There is often a progression from mild heat stress to more moderate heat exhaustion before reaching the most severe condition of heat stroke.

Important first aid and cooling steps to treat a cat or dog suffering from heat exhaustion or heatstroke. If it's heatstroke, see a veterinarian right away.

Our veterinary-approved list of items to put in your dog's first-aid kit makes it easy to assemble a homemade pet first-aid kit for life's emergencies.

Knowing what to do (and what not to do) in the event that your pet suffers an injury or any number of other emergencies is of course very important

Understanding how to prevent fleas and how to treat your dog if they become infested are the keys to this nuisance, from parasiticides to cleaning at home.

Having the essential pet first aid supplies is helpful. But just as important as knowing what to do with them, is knowing what not to do.

Learn how to teach your dog to leave things alone with these easy steps! This cue could save your dog's life and keep them from eating inappropriate items.

Easily teach your dog to Drop It on cue. This training cue is essential for keeping your dog safe in case they get a hold of a dangerous or toxic item.

A dog’s natural curiosity can quickly get them into trouble unless they've previously learned snake avoidance. Follow these methods to train your dog.

Dogs can suffer significant pain and injuries from chasing and chewing sticks. There are safer fetch toys and tips to follow if your dog is injured. If your dog is injured from a stick follow these steps.

Taking your dog on your boat is a blast! See what you'll need to train and what supplies to pack to make sure everyone has fun and stays safe on the water.

Dogs can get sunburned! Learn what sunscreen is safe for your dog and other tips to protect their skin while enjoying sunny weather.