How Ice Melters Affect Pets and Which Melter Is Pet-Safe?
Updated: July 5, 2024
No ice melter is completely pet-safe, but some are safer than others. Check out suggested brands and what to do if your pet eats or licks salt or melters.
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Updated: July 5, 2024
No ice melter is completely pet-safe, but some are safer than others. Check out suggested brands and what to do if your pet eats or licks salt or melters.
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Important tips to consider before dyeing pet fur or dressing your pet in a costume. Halloween can be fun — as long as you consider safety and comfort.
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What’s the real deal with cranberry? Is it really a cure-all for your cat or dog’s urinary issues? Let’s cut through the clutter and explore the truth.
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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.
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Lots of cats and dogs get itchy, dirty ears. It's sometimes safe to clean their ears at home, but find out when it is not ideal or safe to clean them.
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Lilies, including the Stargazer lily, Tiger lily, Easter lily, and Japanese show lily, are one of the most dangerous flowers for cats. Find out why.
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Need something good to watch? Here is some of our favorite animal and nature related programming complete with a cry-o-meter for the sensitive folks.
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We can somewhat protect ourselves from poor air quality. But how can we recognize if our pets are suffering from smoke inhalation or respiratory distress?
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Discover a wide variety of beautiful dog and cat-safe flowers that will put a smile on your face — and the pollinators will love them, too!
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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.
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