Sécurité des animaux

[ad_1] Photo Credit: GK Hart/Vikki Hart / Getty Images We hope that as a devoted and loving pet parent, you would never give your dog alcohol. But what if your pup stole some booze right out from under your nose? That’s what happened to a pair of dog parents in Minnesota whose fur baby suffered from … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Photo Credit: Seyedomid Mostafavi via Getty) During the late winter months, you may see an uptick in coyote sightings. These omnivores breed during January and February and, consequently, tend to be more aggressive in this timeframe. Coyotes are also known for not discriminating against seemingly uninhabitable living areas; they like the city just as … Lire la suite

[ad_1] Photo Credit: Westend61 / Getty Images If you have a dog, you’re probably a nurturing person. That’s why you may also be really into plants. But can your green thumb coexist with your role as a pet parent? Absolutely! While some greenery may be unsafe for pups, there are many varieties of dog-safe plants … Lire la suite

[ad_1] Photo Credit: Shmenny50 / Getty Images Hurricanes, floods, tornados, earthquakes, fires, and snowstorms are easily viewed in real-time on our cell phones. You may have envisioned what it must be like to be rescued from a rooftop in rising waters, or what you might do as a twister approaches your car. While considering how … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Photo Credit: Konstantin Trubavin/Aurora Photos/Getty) Ever wondered if dogs can hold their breath underwater and for how long? Or how deep can they dive? Like other non-aquatic mammals, dogs can hold their breath underwater. And dogs are born that way — they can instinctively hold their breath underwater due to a natural reflex that … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Photo Credit: Matthias Kulka/Getty) Can dogs eat gummy bears? You may be asking this because your dog got into your snack drawer. Humans can eat gummy bears, so are gummy bears also safe for dogs to eat? The short answer is no, gummy bears aren’t safe for dogs to eat. These candies contain a … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Learn more about ethanol poisoning in dogs. Picture credit: Fernando Trabanco Fotografía / Getty Images) Ethanol poisoning in dogs happens when a dog is exposed to ethanol. This can be through the mouth or skin. The condition affects the central nervous system. Generally, a dog who is exposed will become drowsy. However, a dog … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Learn more about electric cord bite injury in dogs. Picture credit: Maskot / Getty Images) Electric cord bite injury in dogs happens when a dog is electrocuted after biting an electric cord. It is the most common cause of electrocution for dogs. The situation can bring on burns, high blood pressure, and heart and … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Picture Credit: Getty Images) If you see a dog locked in a hot car, you’ll probably want to do something to save that pup. Every year dogs die in hot cars, even though many states have created laws that make it a crime to leave a dog in a hot vehicle. Before you immediately start … Lire la suite

[ad_1] (Picture Credit: Scott Olson/Getty Images) Tornadoes are some of the most destructive storms that households have to manage. These funnels can sustain extremely high wind speeds that may destroy an entire building in the course of a few minutes. It’s not surprising that pets find this type of storm particularly stressful to experience. Fortunately, … Lire la suite