Making Merry with Pets in Mind

Christmas and New Year’s holiday fun can pose specific hazards for pets.  Keep them safe and happy with these holiday reminders from our DogServices staff:    Glorious Food:  Holiday table food can make your dog sick. Turkey and steak bones are especially dangerous...

Dog-Safe Thanksgiving Feasting

Happy Thanksgiving! As a service to our clients, we’re sharing important reminders to keep your pets safe during the holiday season:  Hold the turkey.  Don’t share the feast with your pet. Before the meal begins, remind guests not to slip leftovers to your dog....

Have Dog Will Travel? What Owners Need to Know.

Does your dog have a valid passport?  Will your airline approve your pet carrier? Owners traveling with their dogs have plenty of homework to do before takeoff. Here’s what you need to know:  Airline Regulations Book pet-flights by phone, directly with your...

Tweeting Lost Dogs Home

Social media sites like Facebook and Twitter have become essential tools for finding lost pets. The story below about our client, Blue, and his owner, Tucker Martin, appeared on MediaBistro’s Fishbowl D.C. website last month. When Martin, who happens to be...

7 Scariest Halloween Pet Hazards

Halloween is the busiest holiday for pet poison-control hotlines. Keep your pet safe. Make sure children know that candy makes animals sick—no sharing with the dog. Other pet dangers to avoid: 1. CHOCOLATE can trigger seizures and disrupt heartbeat in dogs. Dark...