Stay calm to help your dog overcome storm fears
Help your dog overcome storm fears by staying calm. If you show the dog that thunder and lightning aren’t scary, you’ll help the dog overcome storm fears.
Dog safety
Dog safety information on DogsBestLife.com includes tips on a variety of topics from cold or hot weather dangers, wild animal dangers, thunderstorms and more.
We also provide suggestions for creating an emergency plan and information about whether puppy kisses are dangerous.
Winter: Prevent dog cold weather dangers by limiting time outside, protecting your pup’s paws and putting your dog in a coat or sweater if necessary.
Holiday: Common holiday dangers include food, parties, decorations, and travel.
Spring: Protect your dog from thunderstorms, wild animals, pests and both landscaping and household toxins.
Thunderstorms: Dogs can perceive subtle changes as the barometric pressure drops before we do and are alerted to approaching storms.
Wild animals: Outdoor dangers for dogs include wild animals that can spread diseases like rabies and leptospirosis, fertilizers, pesticides and poisons meant for rodents.
Summer: Provide your pup with lots of shade and lots of water. Avoid vigorous exercise during the hottest times of the day and protect your pup’s paws from hot cement.
Pet emergency plan: Before disaster strikes, be sure to include your dog in your emergency evacuation plans.
Puppy kisses: Puppy kisses are full of affection, loyalty and about 700 kinds of bacteria. To be safe, limit puppy kisses to your hands or cheek.
Prepare your home for a dog using a wheelchair
Make simple modifications to help your pet using a dog wheelchair. Add ramps to ease access, gates to control movement, soft beds, and feeding stations.
Protect your puppy against parasites and other dangers
Talk with your vet about starting your dog on medication to protect him from parasites including flea and tick prevention, as well as heart worm prevention.
What to consider when you raise a country dog
Three things to consider when you raise a dog in a rural area. If you want to have a country dog, choose the right breed, get a good fence.
3 things you need to know about dogs and marijuana
Dogs and marijuana: Keep marijuana, CBD oil, and products that contain them out of reach to prevent accidental consumption.
7 ways to keep your dog safe at home
Keep your dog safe at home. Start by looking at your home through the eyes of a dog to identify the risks. Use gates, pens, containment systems.
App helps bring lost dogs home
Findshadow creates a personalized, step-by-step plan on how to use the app and other resources to locate your dog and bring him home.
Safe essential oils for dogs
Dog-safe essential oils can improve your dog’s health and happiness. But avoid dangerous oils including citrus, tea tree, cinnamon, and peppermint.
Flying with your dog: Keep your pup safe on even the longest flight
Flying with your dog creates many of the same complications as traveling with a baby — you’ll need snacks, toys, and supplies to clean up any accidents.
Help your dog survive thunderstorms
Dogs can perceive subtle changes as the barometric pressure drops, before we do and are alerted to approaching thunderstorms.
