(Source: FEMA) — If you are like the thousands of animal owners in the Island, your pet is an important member of your household. The likelihood that you and your animals will survive an emergency, such as a fire or a flood depends largely on emergency planning done today. Officials from the Federal Emergency [...]

By: Carrie Dow We see it daily on the news: Natural and man-made disasters such as wildfires, floods and earthquakes. They can happen anywhere anytime. We all need to be prepared in the event of an emergency and that includes our pets. The International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) …

Summer is the perfect time to review your pet preparedness plan and to ensure that your favorite companion is safe during the hot weather. Remember that dogs don’t sweat like humans: They release excess heat through their paws and by panting. Panting is their primary means to cool down. Even the healthiest …

By Michelle Mawson The recent disasters in the news have placed emergency preparedness first and foremost in the minds of many Southern Californians. It is very important to equip our pets and ourselves with lifesaving supplies in case of a disaster. In addition to the family’s evacuation kit, there should be supplies …

April 7, 2011, by Patrick Mahaney VMD, CVA , West Hollywood, California Last month’s 9.0 earthquake off the coast of Honshu, Japan is reportedly the fifth strongest ever recorded. The quake created a tsunami which dealt a destructive blow to the humans and pets inhabiting Japan’s cities, towns, and rural …