Articles tagged:pet safety

Posted: Sun Jun 19 5:55 a.m. by Ronald J Wiedbusch AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Fourth of July dog and pet safety to keep in mind this holiday

With the summer in full swing, its almost time for one of our great celebratory days here in the U.S.: Independence Day. It is a day to honor the works of our founding fathers and all the people who came after them to make our country what it is today. ...

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Posted: Fri May 20 10:18 a.m. by Ronald J Wiedbusch AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
Preparing your dog for long summer trips: Focus on safety and training

Like most dog owners know, our best friends love car rides. Because travel is part of life though, for our pets, I believe it is important for people to know about ways to get their dog used to travel and the safety equipment that is available to help protect their ...

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Posted: Fri Dec 18 11:47 a.m. by Deb Kern AnnArbor.com Community Contributor
3 ways to keep your furry friends safe during the holiday and all winter long

Every year thousands of pets are rushed to animal emergency rooms because they were accidentally poisoned by household items. According to the ASPCA, they handled 140,000 cases of pet poisonings in 2008. A list of the “Top 10 Pet Poisons’” can be found on their website. The holidays are especially ...

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Posted: Fri Dec 11 2:06 p.m. by Suzy Sherman
Ypsilanti program focuses on first aid for your pet

Wonder what to do if your dog or cat ends up in a health-compromising situations? Monday, Dec. 14, Dennis Newhouse from Ypsilanti's Mantis Pet Supply will host a presentation on Pet First Aid at the Recreation Park Community Center at 1015 N. Congress St. in Ypsilanti.

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Posted: Tue Dec 8 11:50 a.m. by AnnArbor.com Staff
Top 8: Tips to keep your pets warm and safe this winter

The colder temps have taken hold and winter is sweeping across the country. Starting tonight, Ann Arbor and other surrounding communities are under the first winter advisory of the season. While you may be prepared for a winter storm - a full tank of gas and plenty of food in ...

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