Seasons & Gifts
Holidays and cold snaps change the routine, and pets notice. In October, Halloween safety tips for dogs plans the doorbell, the candy and the first dark walk. Through the winter, how cold is too cold to walk a dog shows the signs it is time to head home.
Shopping for someone with a dog? Practical gifts for dog owners sticks to things that make a daily chore easier, and cat owners will find Christmas gift and tree guides here too. If your pet eats something it shouldn't, call your veterinarian or a pet poison line right away. For chilly walks, see our coats for small dogs.
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How to Keep Pets Warm During a Power Outage: A Winter Storm Plan
A winter storm plan for dogs and cats when the heat goes off: what to have ready, how to set up one warm room, bedding and coats that work without power, carbon monoxide and candle safety, short potty trips, and the signs it’s time to take your pets somewhere with heat.
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Fall Safety Tips for Dogs: Acorns, Mushrooms, Antifreeze and More
A fall checklist for dog owners: acorns and fallen nuts, wild mushrooms after rain, antifreeze in the garage, mouse and rat bait, leaf piles, burrs and muddy paws, chilly mornings for small dogs, and who to call if your dog eats something.
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Christmas Dog Safety Checklist: Tree, Gifts, Food and Guests
A dog-proof Christmas in one checklist: anchoring the tree and covering its water, ornaments, tinsel and cords, food gifts and batteries under the tree, toxic sweets and plants, guests’ bags and the front door, a calm plan for the day and what to do if your dog eats something.
