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Using Pet Microchips to Find Lost Pets

Pet microchips are an invaluable tool to help reunite lost pets with their people, keeping families together and helping to reduce the number of homeless pets.
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Person wearing rubber gloves about ready to insert a microchip in a tabby kitten

Evacuating With Pets During an Emergency or Natural Disaster

If you find yourself needing to evacuate with your pets in an emergency situation, such as a flood or wildfire, here are some tips to keep everyone safe.
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White-and-brown small dog in a carrier

Pet Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Guide

Pet emergency and disaster preparedness is essential to keep you and your animals safe whether you need to shelter in place or evacuate. Here's how to prepare for emergen...
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Tabby cat sniffing medication bottles on a windowsill

How to Help Animal Shelters in an Emergency or Natural Disaster

If you'd like to help animal shelters navigate an emergency or natural disaster, here are some key tips to maximize what you can provide.
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Two masked people moving cases of canned cat food to help an animal shelter

Summer Pet Safety Tips: Keeping Dogs and Cats Safe in Hot Weather

Learn tips for keeping pets safe in hot weather, including signs of heatstroke in dogs and cats.
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tan dog with mouth open in the water next to vegetation on a hot summer day

How to Find a Lost Cat: Tips From a Pet Detective

Dealing with a missing cat can be nerve-racking. Learn tips from a professional pet detective for how to find a lost cat and bring your kitty back home.
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Brown tabby cat hiding behind some debris outside

Halloween Pet Safety Tips

Get Halloween pet safety tips, including information on dressing pets up, Halloween candy dangers to pets, and keeping animals indoors.
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How to Keep Pets Calm During Fireworks

Many dogs, cats, and other pets are scared of fireworks. Get tips for keeping pets calm and safe during fireworks.
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Pet Emergency Kit Checklist and Plan

Disaster preparedness for pets is important for peace of mind and a pet's well-being. Get a pet emergency kit checklist and plan for critical items in case of emergency.
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Orange tabby cat in a person's arms being rescued in a natural disaster

Pet Dangers: Hazards to Your Pet's Health

Be alert for pet dangers. Household and foods items can cause illness in your pet. Here are things that are bad (poisonous) for dogs and cats.
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Be on the lookout for pet dangers that could harm your pet, like this indoor orange tabby cat.

How to Help Pets in Natural Disasters

Learn what steps to take to help pets in natural disasters, including wildfires and hurricanes — plus what to include in a pet emergency kit.
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Keeping Dogs and Cats Warm and Safe in Winter

Keep dogs and cats safe and warm in winter and cold weather: antifreeze dangers, warm outdoor pet houses, keeping drinking water from freezing, etc.
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Christmas Holiday Dangers for Pets

List of Christmas dangers for pets: Christmas trees, decorations, lights, gifts, raisins, onions, chocolate, alcohol; poinsettias, mistletoe; candles.
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Calico kitten with holiday bows

How to Keep Dogs Warm in the Winter

How cold is too cold for a dog? Learn tips to keep dogs warm in winter or cold weather.
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How to Keep Dogs Cool in Hot Weather

Hot temperatures can quickly turn dangerous for dogs. Here are some tips to keep dogs cool in hot weather.
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This black dog is cooling off in hot weather by frolicking in a stream.

How to Keep Your Cat Cool When It's Hot Outside

If your home is feeling warm, here are some tips to transform it into a kitty oasis so that you have a cool cat.
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