Center for Pet Safety never recommends giving a pet as a gift. The commitment of pet ownership needs to be thoroughly considered and the pet owner must understand they will be responsible for that pet for the entirety of its life. Bunnies make wonderful pets, but we suggest restraint from the impulse buy of baby […]
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St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety
Ah…the luck of the Irish…Setter. Yes, it’s St. Patrick’s Day and our thoughts turn to Green Beer, Parades, Shamrocks and everything Irish! Let’s pause the celebration for a moment to go over some St. Patrick’s Day Pet Safety Tips. Keep Alcoholic Beverages away from Pets Dogs love the smell and flavor of alcohol, and they […]
Valentine’s Day Treats
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways. We love our pets for so many reasons. We love them for greeting us at the door with a happy tail. For the soft purr that means “I love you”. When they understand when we don’t feel well. And, for simply just being our couch […]
Super Bowl Pet Safety
Pets don’t watch football – but they love to be around the family and part of the action – especially when snacks are around! At Center for Pet Safety we want everyone to enjoy the Super Bowl Festivities – but please keep the following in mind when it comes to your pets. We met with […]
Updated! – Report Problem Pet Products
HELP! • The toy I gave my dog made her sick and she’s vomiting. • I gave my dog a new drug, and he’s having seizures. He’s not able to walk well. • I just gave my cat a new food and he’s drinking the entire bowl of water and cannot control his bladder. First: […]
Pet Travel – What You Need to Know
Over the last few years, Center for Pet Safety (CPS) has been focusing on pet travel products to ensure pet owners have the facts – not just manufacturer marketing spin – to protect themselves and their pets during their travels together. Pet Owners are wanting CPS to test more products. To do so, we need […]
Halloween Pet Safety
Who doesn’t love Halloween? Little kids dressed up as their favorite character, lots of chocolate and Fall fun for the entire family – including our pets! From pet costumes to themed treats for pets, Halloween is a fun time for all – but it is also a time to provide protection and urge caution where our pets […]
2015 Pet Travel Seat Pilot Summary Report Released
Center for Pet Safety is excited to release the findings from our 2015 Pet Travel Seat Pilot Study, sponsored by Subaru of America. Without their support, we would not have been able to obtain this critical information for pet owners. View the 2015 Pet Travel Seat Pilot Summary Report. Read the press release. Center for […]
2015 Crate and Carrier Study Findings Released
Center for Pet Safety is excited to release the findings from our 2015 Crate and Carrier studies, sponsored by Subaru of America. Without their support, we would not have been able to obtain this critical information for pet owners. View the 2015 Crate Crashworthiness Study Results. View the 2015 Carrier Crashworthiness Study Results. Read the […]
National Pet Fire Safety Day Tips from Center for Pet Safety
In honor of National Pet Fire Safety Day, Center for Pet Safety has put together the following list of practical tips and free downloads to help families prevent pets from causing fires. Being prepared for any emergency is mission critical and will help you save the life of your family and your pets. Please take […]