(Picture Credit: Justin Paget / Getty Images) Are you thinking of traveling overseas for a vacation with your dog? Or perhaps you’re planning on relocating altogether? But where’s best to go if you’re bringing your furry friend with you? Some countries are better for pet-friendly travel than others, and here are some of our favorites. …
(Picture Credit: Cavan Images / Getty Images) Whether you’re planning on relocating or simply going on vacation or road-tripping with your furry friends, it’s worth knowing which cities in the US are the most dog-friendly. Here, we’ve brought some of them together to give you some inspiration. Portland, Oregon If the Pacific Northwest is where…
With Thanksgiving around the corner, you may be wrapped up in planning the holiday yourself or just looking forward to the big meal. Whatever your turkey day future holds, it’s important that dog parents know what Thanksgiving morsels are and aren’t safe to share with your pup. If you’re searching for the quintessential list of which tasty foods on your Thanksgiving dinner menu your dog can eat, look no further.
On July 5, while many people relax after Independence Day, others spend their time desperately searching for their lost pets. These could be dogs who, frightened by the fireworks displays on July 4th, escaped the yard. It might even be indoor-outdoor cats who usually come inside when called but are nowhere to be found after the neighbor’s late-night firecracker marathon. As such, animal shelters all across the country are busy prepping for July 5, their busiest day of the year.
When it comes to Halloween, the spookiest sight for dog parents might just be that crinkly, colorful bag of candy sitting on the counter. Believe it or not, Halloween marks the busiest week of the year for the Pet Poison Helpline, with calls about pets getting into candy spiking by 12 percent. It’s not surprising when you consider the risks. We all know chocolate can be deadly for dogs, but that’s not the only concern. Many candies are loaded with sugar and fat, which can wreak havoc on your pup’s health. And if you think sugar-free treats are a safe bet, think again: they often contain xylitol, a sugar substitute that is extremely toxic to dogs, even in tiny amounts.
Perhaps you’re the rare human — and, more importantly, dog parent — who finds joy in hosting a Thanksgiving dinner at your home. After all, the spirit of the holiday is lovely if you’re lucky enough to have close family and friends you can celebrate with. This is, of course, to say nothing of the troubling and complicated origins of the day. Nevertheless, if you’re a food, fall, and football lover, this may even be your favorite time of the year.