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Visible injuries such as burns and scrapes are not the only health concerns for a pet involved in a fire. Though not obvious to the eye, exposure to smoke can cause serious consequences, according to Dr. Efa Llewellyn, one of the board-certified emergency and critical...

A new disaster for pets is on the rise with fire hazards and smoke inhalation issues have sent parts of the country into a tail spin. Too many people have already lost homes, property, and even the lives of human and animal loved ones. Knowing...

We know that people exposed to too much air pollution may have a greater risk of developing cardiovascular diseases or respiratory symptoms such as a persistent cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, tightness of chest, and chest pain. At the extreme end, too much air pollution...

The early dogs roaming the planet about millions of years ago, probably had to face many natural dangers. But they didn't have to watch out for cars or cope with the host of environmental toxins, such as air pollution and radiation, that face 21st-century Dog. Many...

With all the recent wildfires in California we would like to remind you of proper fire safety and prevention for families with pets. Statistics show that half a million pets are affected and 40,000 pets are killed by fires annually.  So before a fire starts,...

Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine advises animal owners that wildfire smoke warnings apply to animals, too. “Advisories that caution people to avoid heavy work or exercise outdoors and to remain indoors as much as possible should also pertain to our pets,” said Raelynn Farnsworth,...

If you live in Southern California, or ever turn on or read the news anywhere else in the country, you are probably familiar with the wildfires that are raging right now in Los Angeles County. You might even be familiar with the fact that even...