Tag: Pets

Fourth of July Pet Safety: A Pet Lovers Survival Guide Every Fourth of July, animal shelters brace for a flood of escape artists. Dogs vault fences like Olympians. Cats vanish faster than your neighbor’s fireworks budget. The reason? Boom. Crack. Bang. The holiday is supposed to be fun, but for pets, it can feel like the world is ending. And when fear takes over, instinct wins. That’s how we...

How Old Is Your Dog in Human Years? (The Myth, the Math, and the Truth) If you’ve ever looked at your pup snoring on the couch and wondered, “So, are you middle-aged or just really lazy?” you’re not alone. The “dog in human years” question is one of those things every pet owner asks at some point. For decades, the easy answer was the so-called 7-to-1 rule: one human year equals seven dog...

Learn How to Keep Your Pet Safe In the Car on a Road Trip According to MMGY, in 2015, road trips represented 22% of all vacations. However, as of 2019, it had increased to 63%. That’s a 64% increase in vacationers intending to road trip. For those of you with a four-legged friend, that can present some challenges. Do you board? Do you bring them with you? If you’re like so many...

Seven New Pet Owner Tips to Successfully Bring a New Pet Home You found the perfect pet and you’re already head over heels. The only thing left? Figuring out how to bring a new pet home without chaos, chewed-up shoes, or an interfamily standoff. Because here’s the thing: adopting or buying a pet isn’t just about love at first sight. It’s about compatibility, preparation, and making sure...

Running with Your Dog: Tips for a Safe & Fun Workout Running with your dog sounds like a dream: two endorphin junkies pounding the pavement, tails (and ponytails) flying in the wind. But before you grab the leash and start your own “Chariots of Fire” moment, make sure your dog is actually up for the challenge. Because here’s the thing: running with your dog is amazing — but only if it’s...