Category Archives: Pet safety

Pet Health Fact-Check Guide

Two frameworks to fact-check any pet health claim you find online. The SAFER method takes 30 seconds. Advanced fact-checking takes about five minutes to use.

Is That Pet Video a Deep Fake?

AI-generated pet videos look real—and pet parents try to recreate them with real animals. Spot six red flags to identify fake pet content before harm occurs.

Who to Trust for Pet Advice

Build a trusted pet advisory network stronger than any algorithm. Learn how house call vets, reliable sources, and real community protect your pet long-term.

Why Good Pet Parents Fall For Misinformation

Devoted pet parents are uniquely vulnerable to viral pet misinformation. Learn the psychology of cuteness bias and social proof—and how to protect your pets.

Is Social Media Hurting Your Pet?

Research reveals 82% of 'funny' pet videos show animals in distress. Learn to spot dangerous viral trends and protect your pets from social media harm today.

Is Pet Anesthesia Really Safe?

Modern veterinary anesthesia is remarkably safe when paired with thorough pre-procedure assessment, continuous monitoring, and personalized protocols.

Prevent Holiday Pet Emergencies

Let me walk you through the most important steps to protect your furry family members during the holidays. Includes a safety checklist.

I “Heart” Worms?

April also is Heartworm Awareness Month, and every pet parent needs to hear about heartworms and be familiar with the reasons to prevent their invasion into their baby's bodies. 

Love the Animals

April is Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Month, and in this time of added stress and anxiety over our own lives and the economy during the coronavirus pandemic, this topic offers us an opportunity to look beyond ourselves to those creatures who are at our mercy all the time. 

Don’t, Spot, Don’t (Eat That)!

Taste definitely relies on the tongue and taste buds, so it surprises us when our pets eat things like fertilizer or pennies or potpourri. Luckily that stuff isn't toxic (except to our imaginations), but there are so many things that are poisonous to our furry babies that we need to educate ourselves about...

Holiday hazards

Your house may be hazard proof normally, but new hazards present themselves during the holidays.