Articles tagged with: injuries and emergencies

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Carrie

Dog Safety: Does Your Fire Department Have Pet Oxygen Masks?

Would your dog survive a fire? Does your fire department have pet oxygen masks for dogs? Do you know what to do to save your dog's life in the event of an emergency?
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Lynnette
The official Dog First Aid Book by the American Red Cross.

Are You Prepared To Save Your Dog's Life In The Event Of An Emergency?

Are you prepared to save your dog's life if he were involved in an accident or became incapacitated due to some other type of health problem or sudden emergency? Here are some of the most common situations that could result in you having to perform CPR on your dog. Plus, see how to do dog CPR.
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Carrie

Should You Take Your Dog To The Vet If He Is Sick?

If your dog is sick, should you take him to the vet? You may be able to get a diagnosis over the phone.
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Mary

Dog Dangers At Christmas - Plus Other Holiday Safety Tips For Dog Owners

It's up to you to keep your dog safe when Christmas decorations come out of storage, Christmas trees are put up, and and extra food is set out. Dogs love to explore, and all of these things can be a danger to your dog. Some can cause severe illness and may even be fatal to your dog. Here's what you need to know.
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Regina

Do You Know What To Do If You Hit A Dog With Your Car?

There are laws in place in most cities about what you must do if you hit someone's pet with your car. Unfortunately, there is very little information about this online, but there is certainly a lot of discussion about it! Most people have the wrong information. To help set the record straight, here is what you must do if you hit someone's pet...
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Mary

Dog Thanksgiving Tips: Can Dogs Eat Turkey?

It's up to you to keep your dog safe this Thanksgiving. Here are the turkey-related foods that are safe for dogs, plus those that aren't. Instead of giving dogs table scraps, make some Thanksgiving dog treats your dog will love. Here are some recipes to try.
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Lynnette

How To Keep Your Dog Safe During Storms Including Hurricanes, Tornadoes & Evacuations

Whenever we're preparing for a really bad storm, I make a point to gather the dog's necessities, in addition to our own. Even if you're not officially evacuating, you never know when you when you might need to seek shelter somewhere else at the last minute. Or, you may even have to stay in a public shelter temporarily if the storm wreaks havoc on your entire neighborhood. Here's what to pack for your dog.
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Regina

Good News: Auto Insurance Covers Pets Injured In Car Accidents!

Dogs and cats are now covered by most car insurance companies -- at no extra cost to you, the pet owner -- should they be injured in an auto accident! Well... almost.
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Lynnette

Dog E-Collar: Is It A Necessity? Are There Any Alternatives?

I wish so badly that we had given in to using the E-collar earlier. We didn't because we felt bad for the dog. We thought he would be scared of it or feel punished. P-shaw! No need to feel bad for something that will protect your dog and make him heal faster. AND get you a few extra hours of sleep! If I had this to do all over again, I would definitely use the E-collar -- simply for our sanity. Here are some alternatives to E-collars.
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Lynnette

TPLO Recovery: What You And Your Dog Can Expect

Here's a little about our dog's recovery from TPLO surgery for a torn ACL, as well as the stories of other dogs who've been through it. Plus the stories of other dogs who've had TPLO surgery, including their recovery highlights.
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