With Valentine’s Day bringing an abundance of chocolate treats into homes, veterinarians are reminding pet owners to keep sweets out of reach of their furry friends.
Winter’s snowy and icy grip appears here to stay, and that means it’s time to make sure our four-legged friends are safe during the cold season.
Dangerously high temperatures continue to impact much of the Midwest, including our region. The American Red Cross of the Indiana Region urges everyone to take three critical actions to stay safe.
The Fourth of July is a time for fireworks and fun, but for pets, it can be one of the most stressful times of the year.
With temperatures dropping to dangerous levels, it's important to keep your pets' safety in mind. The number one recommendation is that when it is below freezing outside, you should bring your animals indoors. Make sure your home is pet proofed. Keep potentially harmful food and liquids up and away and be sure space heaters are in a safe spot, so they don't get knocked over or burn your pet.
These bitter temperatures outside can not only cause problems for us but our pets as well. Indoor pets that have to go outside to do their business are not acclimated to these subzero temperatures. So you if walk them or let them out the door, they should not be out for extended periods of times.