Safety
The Feline Foe and Canine Safe: A Guide to Botanical Dangers and Pet-Safe Houseplants
You don't have to choose between beautiful houseplants and your pets' safety. Discover how understanding the spectrum of plant toxicity…
Pet Care
Safety
Keeping pets safe — hazard-proofing the home, toxic foods and plants, travel safety and emergencies.
107articles
3contributors
2026active year
Articles
Safety
Microchips vs. GPS Collars: The Best Tech to Find a Lost Dog or an Indoor Escapee Cat
When his Beagle bolted, Marcus realized a microchip isn't a live GPS tracker. Discover the vital differences between pet tracking…
Safety
Sweet and Deadly: The Winter Toxins Lurking in Your Garage and Driveway
The deadliest thing in your garage this winter probably tastes like dessert. Sweet-tasting antifreeze can kill a cat with a…
Safety
Saving Snouts: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide to Pet CPR for Dogs and Cats
When Pumpkin's heart stopped at 6 a.m., his owner's hands remembered what her panicked brain forgot. A vet shares the…
Safety
High-Tech Tails: Evaluating GPS Collars and Activity Trackers for Pets
SafetySplash Zone: Pool Safety and Teaching Your Dog (and Cat) to Swim
SafetyBefore the Smoke Alarm Rings: The Science of How Dogs and Cats Detect Danger You Can’t See
SafetyThe Pet Heimlich: How to Save a Choking Dog vs. a Choking Cat
SafetyThe Pantry Perils: Everyday Human Foods That Are Silent Killers for Pets
SafetyFrom Exotic Vipers to Backyard Threats: How to Protect Your Pets From Venomous Snake Bites
Safety
Beat the Heat: How Hot Pavement Affects Dog Paws Versus Sunbathing Cats
Air temperature is lying to you. On an 85°F day, pavement can hit 140°F, burning your dog's paws in seconds.…
Safety
Crash Test Pets: The Science of Car Safety Harnesses vs. Hard Carriers
In a sudden crash, your unrestrained dog becomes a deadly projectile. The physics of flying pets are terrifying, yet surprisingly…
Safety
The Pet Medicine Cabinet: Essential First Aid Supplies Every Dog and Cat Owner Needs
One in three pets will face an emergency this year. Will you be ready? Discover the essential items every pet…
Safety
The Medicine Cabinet Minefield: Which Human OTC Drugs Are Lethal to Dogs vs. Cats
A well-meaning owner gave her sick cat a tiny crumb of Tylenol, sparking a deadly race against time. Discover why…
Safety