Service Dog Veterinarian Q&A
Most people think of one person when they think of assistance dogs: the person who uses their services. But there is actually a team of people behind each service dog, from breeders to trainers to veterinarians. I spoke with one service dog veterinarian in Chicago, Dr. Tracy Hlede of Oz Animal Hospital, who owns this pet […]
National Preparedness Month: What You Need to Know
The motto of the Boy Scouts is famously “Be Prepared,” and as a pet owner there is a lot you can do to be prepared for disaster as well. For National national Preparedness Month we take a look back on how these 1FUR1 blog articles preparing you and your pet for the worst: Pet First […]
Prevent Your Pet from Getting Lost: 6 Tips
July is National Lost Pet Prevention Month, so named because there is a spike of lost pets following the fourth of July holiday. Here are six crucial tips to prevent your pet from getting lost: 1.) Double up on microchips and collars. While vets and animal shelters alike sing the praises of microchips, microchips do […]
Pet Preparedness for Natural Disasters
With tornado season well underway in the midwest and southeast and hurricane season about to begin, now is the perfect time to discuss pet preparedness for natural disasters. June is National Pet Preparedness Month, and though we at 1FUR1 hope you never have to use this information, here are some tips to keep you and […]
Dog Poison List: Surprising Foods To Avoid
Everyone knows dogs can’t eat chocolate, alcohol, caffeine, or household cleaning products. But the recent boom in gourmet doggy treats—from doggy bagels at Einstein Bros Bagels to doggy cake pops at PetCo—has blurred the line even further between what foods dogs can eat and which ones they cannot eat. Here’s the top 8 dog poison […]
Pet First Aid Tips
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, so 1 FUR 1 Foundation would like to take this opportunity to remind pet owners about the importance of knowing pet first aid. An emergency situation with a pet is very frightening, but knowing what to do when something bad happens can ease both your and your pet’s […]