We’ve all been there before, you wondrous pet is looking at your with those droopy eyes as you select a piece of candy you’ve had your eyes on all night from the Halloween candy basket. We’ve compiled, from several sources the things to keep your mind on while enjoying some scary times with your Pet! #1 – Don’t give your pets chocolate As much as your wondrous pet wants that piece of candy, make sure you check to see if it is Chocolate. According to the ASPCA, chocolate in ANY FORM, especially dark chocolate can be extremely harmful for Dogs […]
Many pets will eat anything, unaware of the potential consequences of sampling objects outside of their food bowls, so it is up to us to protect them from dangerous substances. Even plants that seem harmless — and may be completely safe for humans — can be extremely dangerous if consumed by our animal friends. Keep your pets in mind, and know what to avoid, when planning your summer garden or bringing plants into your house. Before introducing any new plants to your garden, you should find out if it is safe to have around your animal friends. Some of the […]
A pet is an integral part of his household. Visit his home, and you will see that it would not be the same home without his bed in the corner, his routine nap in the afternoon sun, his fur everywhere. And of course, his place in the family’s fire evacuation plan! As National Pet Fire Safety Day (July 15th) approaches, it’s crucial to consider your pets when thinking about how you can protect yourself and your family from a possible house fire. Prevent fires in a home with pets. Approximately 1,000 house fires are started accidentally by pets each year. […]
Bringing a new pet into your home can bring so much joy into your life. But, these transitions don’t always go smoothly. While we envision the newest member of the family immediately hitting it off with the rest of the household, this doesn’t always happen. Take care when introducing a new pet to your home’s other residents — both human and non-human — to ensure everyone’s safety and establish good relationships. Create a pet introduction plan, based on your pets Introducing a pet to his new family is a one-step-at-a-time process; be patient, and never leave two pets together unsupervised […]
When a beloved pet passes away, it is undeniably difficult to move forward. It can feel impossible to understand your emotions, find words to speak and take care of yourself and your family. And what about the surviving pets in your household? How do you support the non-human members of your family through the grieving process? Firstly, let your pet grieve in his own way. Just as your furry, feathery, or scaly friend is unique, so is his manner of mourning. There is no one “right” way to be sad and to work through a death. Your pet’s type of […]
Summertime brings a ton of outdoor fun. It also brings hot weather, which can be dangerous for our animal companions. Before you leash up your furry friend and go out to enjoy the long days of summer, know how to protect your pet from the heat. Never leave pets unattended in a parked car On a hot day, a parked car reaches dangerously high temperatures in minutes. Don’t ever leave your furry family members in your car — not even with the windows cracked or parked in the shade, as these actions have very minimal effects on the car’s rising […]
As diligent and loving pet owners, it is our duty to keep them safe and sound. Many common household items can pose a threat to your dog or cat. The Humane Society of the United States suggests that in order “to protect your pet, simply use common sense and take the same precautions you would with a child.” According to the Humane Society and the ASPCA Poison Control Center, pet owners should be aware of and avoid the following household dangers: Antifreeze containing ethylene glycol can attract animals with its sweet taste, but can be deadly if consumed in the […]
Each year, someone’s beloved pet ingests the dangerous liquid known as Antifreeze. As an engine coolant, antifreeze contains an ingredient that is poisonous to both dogs and cats. This agent, ethylene glycol, is greenish in color and sweet-tasting. Just a minuscule amount will poison a cat or dog. This is an extremely dangerous and often lethal common household item. Antifreeze poisoning typically occurs when antifreeze drips from a car radiator and is licked off the ground and ingested by a pet. Dogs and cats may also come into contact with antifreeze that has been added to a toilet bowl when […]
The Rainbow Bridge is a poem written in the 1980s about pet loss, and where our pets go after their life with us on earth. While the original creator is unknown, the poem goes something along the lines of this: Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm […]
“Come Quat”..What? You named your pet “Quat”?! Why yes, I did. What did you name your pet? Faithful Friends, the online community for pets and the people who love them, has one of the largest pet name databases in the world. Each year, we have fun and sort our list by the number of entries for each unique name to get the top pet names of our members. In 2021, here were the most popular pet names on Faithful Friends: Max Buddy Bella Princess Baby Rocky Bandit Bear Lucky Daisy Harley Angel Ginger Smokey Buster Patches Gizmo Molly Shadow Bailey […]
Your six-month-old puppy will eat anything that isn’t tied down. Like many dog owners, you know chocolate can be dangerous to your pooch. But you may not know that if he sticks his nose in your handbag and eats a pack of sugarless chewing gum, the consequences could be deadly. Sugarless gum may contain xylitol, a class of sweetener known as sugar alcohol. Xylitol is present in many products and foods for human use, but can have devastating effects on your pet. Over the past several years, the Center for Veterinary Medicine at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has […]
