dog safety
- Lifestyle
5 Ways to Have a Dog-Friendly Halloween
Two veterinary behaviorists on how to ensure your pet has a safe and stress-free holiday.
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- Shopping
Behind the Brand: Dog + Bone
A company set out to prove that not all collars are created equal.
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- Shopping
On the Fence About Crates? Opt for a Puppy Pen
6 puppy pens recommended by positive-reinforcement dog trainer Aislynn Ross. Because we all need boundaries!
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- Grooming
Celebrity Groomer Jess Rona on Dressing or Dyeing Your Dog for Halloween
When to DIY and when to leave it to the pros...
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- Lifestyle
Spike Einbinder & the Rainbow Pack Walk the Walk
How the Los Espookys actor and comedian found their calling as a dog walker.
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- Health
How to Prepare Your Pet For a Natural Disaster
A vet breaks down what to include in an emergency go-bag for your pet.
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- Health
Everything You Need to Know About Dog Diabetes
For starters, how to prevent it. But also, which breeds are at risk, what symptoms you should look out for, and what treatment options are out there.
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- Health
Yikes, There’s Another Leptospirosis Outbreak
NY and LA have one more thing in common: a deadly disease spread by rats is putting pets and people at risk.
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- Health
Everything You Need to Know About Heartworm
Heartworm disease is as gnarly as it sounds. Here’s how to prevent a horror story from coming true for your pet.
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- Lifestyle
Happy Fourth of July. Here’s How to Stay Safe, Party Animals
Celebrate your freedom, prevent your pet’s.
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- Lifestyle
The Race to Find a Post-Pandemic Dog Walker
Who will love your dog like their own (for 30 minutes per day).
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- Lifestyle
Blaze a Trail with Your Dog
Everything you need to know about hiking with dogs, from an outdoorsy guy.
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- Lifestyle
The Dos and Don’ts of Dog Park Etiquette
New kid on the block? Follow this trainer’s tips before letting your pet run wild.
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- Lifestyle
For the Record, How to File Your Dog’s Papers
Don’t trust your dog’s important info to your foggy memory.
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- Health
Safety Tips for the Dog Days of Summer
Some like it hot (but not most dogs). A vet breaks down the season’s health hazards, from fleas to foxtails.
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- Lifestyle
Swimming Dogs: Water Hazard and Safety Tips
Keep your pup safe in the pool, a pond or the ocean.
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- Lifestyle
How to Help Animals Impacted by Hurricane Ida
Hundreds of dogs, cats, and rabbits have been evacuated. These front-line organizations need donations, fosters, and adopters.
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- Shopping
Gimme Shelter: The Best Dog Crates
Spend less time searching for your dog’s house than you do on Zillow.
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- Lifestyle
The Best Car Travel Gear for Dogs
All the essentials you need to hit the road with your copilot, from dog seatbelts to crash-tested carriers.
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- Shopping
Strap in: Dog Collars vs. Harnesses
Style and safety don’t have to be mutually exclusive (phew).
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- Lifestyle
Garden Variety: Plants Safe for Our Pups
Boutique NYC nursery The Sill gives us the dirt on dog-friendly plants.
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- Lifestyle
The Dirt on Dog-Proofing Your Yard
10 steps to a safe outdoor space. Landscaper not required (yet).
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