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Losing your beloved pet and knowing they are missing, far from home and in an unfamiliar, perhaps dangerous place can be a stressful and frightening experience. Quick, authoritative actions, however, can help you more easily locate your pet for a happy reunion. Why Pets Get Lost Most pets are very loyal and comfortable in familiar surroundings. There are different reasons why a pet might get lost, however, including… Getting scared or disoriented by loud noises, like thunder, fireworks, or construction equipment Moving to a new home that lacks any familiar sights, sounds, or scent markers Chasing an intruder or prey,...

Being prepared for emergencies is critical for parents that the same holds true even if your "kids" have four legs instead of two. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) can save your pet's life, and knowing how to perform CPR properly on cats and dogs can help you react quickly and safely in a life-threatening situation. Keep Yourself Safe First No matter how beloved a pet may be, it is important to preserve your safety before attempting CPR on a cat or dog. During the crisis, be sure you are in a safe location and out of immediate danger before tending to your...

Moving to a new home is stressful for everyone, and even pets may feel anxious when their familiar surroundings change. Whether the home is new because of moving from an apartment to a house, relocating to a new city or state, downsizing or upsizing to better meet family needs, or adopting a dog and bringing them home for the first time, there are ways to ease a dog’s anxiety in a new home. Why Dogs Feel Anxious in a New Home Many things can make a dog feel anxious in a new home. The scent markers that help a dog...