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Holidays can be a fun and joyous time but unfortunately most pose dangers for dogs.

Holiday dangers: Plan to protect your pup from dog holiday dangers. Common holiday dangers include food, parties, decorations, and travel.

Valentine's Day safety tips: Keep your dog safe from flowers, treats, and alcohol.

Easter foods: Keep chocolate, raisins, and wine -- popular Easter foods dangerous for dogs -- away from your pet. Consult your vet immediately.

Fourth of July dangers: Chicken bones that wind up lodged in your dog's throat, firecrackers tied to tails or dogs that are hit by cars trying to escape holiday noise.

Halloween: Keep candy, decorations out of reach. Keep all pets inside, away from danger or anyone seeking to cause trouble on Halloween.

Golden retriever sits in the back of SUV packed for a dog-friendly travel adventure.

5 tips for planning a dog-friendly travel adventure

Posted January 12, 2022

Being prepared for a dog-friendly travel adventure will make it that much better. Do some planning and preparing before you hit the road.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Dog Travel, Holidays, Home Page Tagged With: Driving

Woman pets dog at Thanksgiving table. Thanksgiving safety tips: Choose dog-safe decorations, make sure you have plenty of dog-safe food on hand, and put the trash out.

Use 5 Thanksgiving safety tips to protect your dog

Posted November 15, 2021

Thanksgiving safety tips: Choose dog-safe decorations, make sure you have plenty of dog-safe food on hand and put the trash out.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Holidays Tagged With: Dog safety

White German Shepherd sits next to Halloween pumpkin filled with candy corn. Can dogs eat candy corn? Small amounts are safe. But watch for ingredients like sugar substitute xylitol and dyes that can be dangerous.

Halloween safety: Can dogs eat candy corn?

Posted October 18, 2021

Can dogs eat candy corn? Small amounts are safe. But watch for ingredients like sugar substitute xylitol and dyes that can be dangerous.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Holidays Tagged With: Dog food, Halloween

Cute terrier wears a Santa outfit. When traveling with your dog, it's helpful to pack some of their home comforts to keep your pup calm, compliant, and happy.

5 tips for traveling with your dog this Christmas

Posted December 17, 2020

When traveling with your dog, it’s helpful to pack some of their home comforts to keep your pup calm, compliant, and happy.

Filed Under: Dog Travel, Holidays Tagged With: Christmas, Driving

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Simple Halloween safety tips to protect your dog or puppy

Posted October 22, 2020

Use basic Halloween dog safety tips. To prevent injuries, keep decorations, lights, candles and candy out of your dog’s reach.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Holidays, Home Page Tagged With: Dog safety, Halloween

Photo illustration shows dog fireworks fear

7 ways to help your dog overcome fireworks fear

Posted June 20, 2020

Dog fireworks fear remedies: Tire out your dog, keep him busy, confine him away from the noise and reward your dog for calm behavior.

Filed Under: Dog Health, Holidays Tagged With: Dog safety, Fourth of July, Separation anxiety

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Prepare for a dog-friendly trip

Posted May 8, 2020

Plan a dog-friendly trip with a little help from the folks at GoPetFriendly.com to find dog-friendly hotels, destinations and activities.

Filed Under: Dog Travel, Holidays, Home Page, Top Stories Tagged With: Driving

Dog birthday celebration. Mark dog milestones.

Celebrate 8 important dog milestones

Posted February 6, 2020

Pet parents know dog milestones are precious. Celebrate dog milestones like birthday, gotcha day, Christmas, first vet visits, and more.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Holidays, Home Page Tagged With: Christmas, Easter

Springer Spaniel wears a New Year's party hat. Whether it’s making a new friend, eating healthier, or getting more exercise, use these seven New Year's goals with your dog for a healthier year in 2020!

Seven New Year’s resolutions for you and your pup to help you both have the best year yet

Posted January 3, 2020

Whether it’s making a new friend, eating healthier, or getting more exercise, use these seven New Year’s goals with your dog for a healthier year in 2020!

Filed Under: Dog Health, Holidays Tagged With: Dog health benefits

Corgi in Santa hat sits near Christmas tree. Many holiday decorations can be a threat. But the most significant danger is your Christmas tree.

Dog holiday dangers: Keep your pup safe

Posted December 13, 2019

Plan to protect your pup from dog holiday dangers. Common holiday dangers include food, parties, decorations, and travel.

Filed Under: Dog Fun, Dog Health, Holidays, Home Page, Puppies Tagged With: Christmas, Dog safety, New Year, Thanksgiving, Valentine's Day

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