Pet-Safe Home
Are space heaters safe around dogs and cats?
12 rules for heating season, the safest heater types, signs of burns and warmer, safer spots for pets.
Gear that fits the pet you actually have.
Sizing guides, safety checklists and honest picks for dogs and cats, checked against veterinary and shelter guidance.
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Daylight saving time ends: shift your pet’s schedule
Clocks fall back November 1. A 4-day plan for meals, walks and medication, so nobody gets woken at 5 a.m.
Dogs
How to brush a Pomeranian
Slicker, pin brush and comb, line brushing step by step, a weekly plan and why not to shave a double coat.
Cats
How to stop a cat scratching furniture
Vertical or horizontal scratchers, how tall and sturdy a post must be, where to put it and a 4-week plan.
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Dog ate chocolate? Toxicity calculator
Type, amount and weight decide the risk. Free calculator, signs and timing, what to do now, and other Halloween hazards.
Cats
Hard vs soft cat carrier for a big cat
The verdict for vet visits, car trips and flights, a size calculator, airline weight limits and five carriers that fit big cats.
Dogs
Dog boots for winter: what size?
When boots help on salt and ice, how to measure paw width, and a free size calculator for three popular boots.
Cats
Are heated cat beds safe?
Self-warming vs. pet-activated vs. adjustable pads, safety rules, running costs from 52 cents a month, and the beds worth buying.
Dogs
What size coat does your dog need?
Measure chest, back and neck, then match five coat brands’ charts with a free calculator. Plus which dogs need a coat.
Cats
Cat trees for large cats: how big and sturdy?
Perch size, base width and wall straps for 15 to 20 lb+ cats, a free size check and what owners say wobbles.
Dogs
What size dog crate do you need?
Measure, add 4 inches, pick from seven sizes. Free crate size calculator and a chart from 18 to 48 inches.
Dogs
Booster seat, carrier or harness: safest car ride for a small dog
Booster seats failed crash tests. Compare certified carriers and crash-tested harnesses, with a fit picker for your dog's weight and chest.
Cats
Cat water fountain problems and how to fix them
Pump stopped, pink slime, noise or a cat that won't drink: 80 owner complaints, the fixes, a cleaning schedule and which fountains to buy.
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Thanksgiving foods dogs and cats can and can’t eat
Plain turkey and green beans yes; bones, skin, stuffing and xylitol no. A quick lookup for 28 holiday foods.
Dogs
How cold is too cold to walk your dog?
A temperature chart by dog size and coat, a walk-safety calculator, and the signs your dog has had enough.
Pet-Safe Home
How to pet-proof your Christmas tree
Anchor the tree, cover the water, skip the tinsel and hang ornaments high. 12 tips and a printable setup checklist.
Free tools
Measure once, buy the right size.
Chocolate toxicity calculator
Your dog’s weight and the chocolate type show how serious it is.
Cat carrier size check
Measure your cat and see which carriers fit, for the car or a flight.
Dog boot size calculator
Paw width gives your dog’s size in QUMY, XSY&G and Ruffwear boots.
Cat warmer helper
Which warm bed suits your cat, and what it costs to run each month.
Dog coat size calculator
Chest, neck and back give your dog’s size in five popular coats.
Cat tree size check
Your cat’s length and weight give the perch size and whether to anchor.
Dog crate size calculator
Length and height plus 4 inches give the crate size, from 18 to 48 inches.
Cold-weather walk calculator
Is it too cold for a walk today? Temperature, size and coat give a plan.
Can my pet eat this?
Look up 28 Thanksgiving foods: safe, a little, or keep away.
Dog bed size calculator
Two measurements and your dog’s sleep style give the bed size in inches.
Litter box calculator
How many boxes your home needs, and how big each one should be.
Pet-safe tree checklist
Eleven checks before the decorations go up.
Car safety fit check
Weight and chest size show which crash-tested option fits your dog.
Fountain troubleshooter
Pump stopped, slime or noise: the likely cause and the fix.
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Dogs
Dogs guides
Beds, crates, walking gear and everyday care for dogs, sized and checked before you buy.
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Litter boxes, scratching, feeding and play: setups that work for how cats actually behave.
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Holidays, plants, cords and chemicals: how to keep a home safe for dogs and cats.