National Pet Fire Safety Day: Keeping Your Dogs Safe Before, During, and After a House Fire July 15 is National Pet Fire Safety Day, created by the American Kennel Club and ADT Security Services to raise awareness about house fires and pets. In this guide, we’ll walk through practical Pet Fire Safety Tips to protect...

International Pooper Scooper Week: April 1-7 International Pooper Scooper Week runs April 1 through 7 every year, and most people have never heard of it. It was established in 2008 by the Association of Professional Animal Waste Specialists (APAWS), the same organization founded in 2002 by professional pooper scoopers who recognized that pet waste was...

Pet Wellness Month: Simple Habits For A Healthier Dog October is National Pet Wellness Month, which makes it the perfect time to zoom out and look at your dog’s health as a whole: vet care, nutrition, exercise, mental enrichment, and even the cleanliness of the spaces they play in. When the basics are dialed in,...

Can Dogs Eat Chocolate? Chocolate is a popular treat among humans, but for dogs, it’s a toxic hazard. If you’ve ever wondered, “Can dogs eat chocolate?” the simple answer is no. Even small amounts of chocolate can be harmful, and larger quantities can lead to severe symptoms or even be life-threatening. Why Chocolate Is Toxic...