Here are some blog posts about dog safety. There are always dangers in the house for your pets, but at Christmas there are some that might surprise you. Ideal choice for your dog toys are the rubber toys. When choosing the dog toys your main concern should be safety. So always read the label of the toys very carefully to know which material is used? The inner parts of the toys should not have toxic material as this is not good for the … Holiday Pet Safety Tips from VPI Pet Insurance | O... Read Full Story

Perhaps you have a new pet, or you’re looking for quality pet supplies for your furry friends. Choosing gifts for pets can be challenging and confusing, regardless of what type of pet you have. Supplies for pets can range from food to grooming items, from medications to litter of varying types. While you can certainly visit your local pet store and seek help and advice from the staff, many people prefer to get their pet supplies online, saving time and trouble. How can you choose the righ... Read Full Story

A dog is a great pet for a child. Our dogs have helped to teach our children responsibility, how to be gentle, and to think of others. But unless you want to be the one feeding the dog and picking up after it, don’t get a dog before your child is ready for the job. Also, don’t get a dog unless you are willing to have it in the house. It is so sad to see a dog sitting alone in a backyard, or worse yet, chained to a tree and sitting alone in a yard. Dogs are social creatures, and th... Read Full Story

It’s getting more expensive to take our dogs to the vet, even though we have two vets nearby who are among the most reasonable. If you have ever had to postpone surgery for your dog, or put your dog to sleep because you couldn’t afford the needed treatment, you know why pet insurance could be a life saver. The idea of having pet dog insurance on your canine family member may have never crossed your mind until it is needed. Providing your pet with appropriate care undoubtedly will... Read Full Story

When properly trained, dogs are some of the best pets imaginable. They are loyal, obedient, intelligent, playful, energetic, and cuddly. They can be depended on as companions, friends, and protectors. When dogs are not properly trained, however, things are much different. Bad dog behaviors such as urinating on the floor, refusing to come when called, barking and growling at strangers, and going up on the furniture can ruin your relationship with your pet. If you have a big dog, it is especi... Read Full Story

We all like to keep our pets safe when we travel and air travel presents its own set of problems. The best way to overcome these is to have airline approved pet carriers. There is a wide range of products on the market, suitable for dogs, cats and other small animals. Check with the airline you are flying with because the regulations vary. Some airlines will allow you to check your dog in as carry on if the carrier complies with standards. It has to be small enough to fit under the seat in fr... Read Full Story

Isn't this puppy cute? It's so easy to see an adorable puppy, pay for it, and take it home thinking that everything will work out. My neighbor's grown granddaughter did that. She saw a cute Beagle puppy, paid for it, took it home, and then found out she could not keep a dog at her apartment. So she asked my neighbor to keep it. On the surface it seems like a happy ending. But there's more. This same granddaughter saw another cute Beagle puppy and bought it, thinking her ... Read Full Story

Today on the way home from the dentist my mom noticed a cat sitting in the back window of a parked car. It was already 80 degrees outside, and even though the windows were cracked open, that cat would probably not last much longer in there. My mom stopped and knocked on the door of the house nearest to the parked car. The elderly man who answered did not own the cat, but he was concerned about the animal when he heard it was locked in a car. When they walked out to where the car was parked, t... Read Full Story

Though the rich and famous have been doing it for a very long time, buying accessories for dogs is becoming something that almost everyone with a pet is doing. If you have a dog you can find some really great pet accessories out there that you might want to try. Some are very practical, and others are more about fun, but they can be both at the same time. Even better, if you can imagine it, you can probably find it somewhere. The same basic accessories for pets you could find before are stil... Read Full Story

Those who love animals and have pets will find that they are missing their beloved friend at least a few times over the course of their lifetime. This is never pleasant, and some pets never come home When dogs would go missing in the past, flyers and word of mouth were the only common ways that people had to alert others that their dog was missing. Today, however, that are many great ways to get the word out about missing dogs, and some of them are rather unique. You can still use flyers wh... Read Full Story