Dogs Naturally Magazine

Dec 6, 2024 | dogsnaturallymagazine.com | Alex Seilis |user-circle-light Alex Seilis

When your dog has a cough or cold-like symptoms, cough medicine may seem like a good solution. But cough medicine for dogs is likely not a good idea. Why? It contains many ingredients that can be dangerous for your dog. And yes, there are some "dog-friendly" options vets will prescribe ... but even these can be harmful. So today I want to talk about why you should stay away from the cough medicine when it comes to your dog.

Dec 6, 2024 | dogsnaturallymagazine.com | user-circle-light Alex Seilis

Did you notice it's fireworks season? You probably did, because dogs and fireworks rarely mix well. It seems like this year is worse than ever, with fireworks going off every single night since May. They're booming and crackling all evening long ... and sometimes even in broad daylight. But there's good news for pet parents: you don't have to resort to doggie Prozac to help your dog with his fear of loud fireworks either.

Dec 6, 2024 | dogsnaturallymagazine.com | user-circle-light Alex Seilis |Alex Seilis

Even the most well-behaved pups can sometimes act out aggresively. In these situations, a dog muzzle can be a useful tool for preventing bites and ensuring safety for both humans and animals. Still, many dog owners have questions about muzzles. Like: when should they be used, how do you properly fit one on your dog, and do they really work? We'll answer all of these questions below. But let's start by looking at a few of the reasons why you might want to muzzle your dog in the first place ...

Oct 24, 2024 | dogsnaturallymagazine.com | user-circle-light Joanne Keenan

For almost a decade, EPA staff warned supervisors about reports of thousands of pets sickened and injured by Seresto flea collars. But they did nothing. Then in 2021, media reports alerted the public to 100,000 consumer complaints. They also reported more than 2,500 pet deaths. Three class action lawsuits followed. And a Congressional hearing. And several requests for recalls ... that went nowhere. And this year, Elanco settled a $15M lawsuit. It's the company that produces Seresto flea collars.

Oct 24, 2024 | dogsnaturallymagazine.com | user-circle-light Joanne Keenan

Thousands of pet owners experienced devastating and deadly effects of Seresto flea collars. Since 2012, they trusted the company's safety claims. Now Elanco, the company selling these dangerous products, has agreed to a $15M court settlement. Two pet owners filed this class action lawsuit in California . They allege the company misled consumers about the safety of Seresto collars.