After the devastating news last week of a fire at Animal Friends League of Kuwait, we have partnered with Bark Busters to present fire safety tips for your pets.  Sadly, 500,000 pets are affected by fires each year, and over 40,000 of them die. Most fire victims die from smoke asphyxiation.  Learn how to protect your pets.

Many of us who appreciate the outdoors have encountered wildlife – perhaps we see wild birds and mammals along park trails, in a backyard birdhouse or maybe in a tree outside the office window. Most wildlife creatures grow and venture out on their own, never needing the help of human beings. Some creatures, however, will not be as fortunate.

Bringing a new dog into the family is an exciting time for the human “pack” members, but can create stress for the non-human pack—whether dog (both new dog and resident dog), cat, bird, or other small pet. Understanding how to manage pet introductions can help ensure a lifetime of harmony for everyone.

Just like people, dogs need regular exercise and stimulation to keep them in tip-top shape, both physically and mentally. And since dogs crave human companionship, then who better to choose as your exercise partner than your pooch?  Frequent activity positively impacts your dog’s health in many ways, benefiting his muscles, bones, digestion, sleep, circulation, and general attitude. The bond between canine and human also encourages humans to exercise more frequently and lose more weight than most nationally known diet plans.

The holidays are a busy time for many households. Friends and family come and go, deliveries are made to the door, delicious smells emanate from the kitchen, and a general happy hubbub means that something special is happening. Among those affected by these changes is the family dog.

In the spirit of the coming season, we’ve compiled our Top 10 Holiday Tips to help keep dogs and their families safe and happy during the holidays.

Compared to our hectic schedules, our dogs have very little to do or think about every day. Often, our dogs are simply observing the activity around them. They watch us, study us, and learn from us. Our dogs, therefore, become experts in understanding our behavior patterns.  We are creatures of habit so we have routines that we follow, and our dogs learn these routines, usually very quickly.

If you are expecting a baby and you have a dog, take time now to prepare your dog for the day you bring home your new child.  Dogs can feel rejected and become confused or stressed when parents suddenly shift their attention from dog to baby.  In trying to regain his pack position, the dog may seek attention through behaviors such as barking at the baby’s cries, jumping up, or chewing on baby’s things.