Daniel Foster

When my neighbor’s Lab started gagging on a tennis ball two summers ago, she froze for almost a full minute. That is a long time when an animal cannot breathe. By the time she remembered what to do, the dog had already dislodged it on his own, but the panic on her face has stuck … Read more

Roundworms are intestinal parasites (Toxocara) that spread from dogs and cats to humans, especially children under five, through contaminated soil, pet feces, or close contact with infected animals. When our team first dug into the data, I was stunned to learn that a single roundworm can produce up to 200,000 eggs per day, and those … Read more

Bringing home a rescue pet is one of the most rewarding things you will ever do. But it also comes with a few surprises, and discovering worms in your new companion’s stool is one of the most common. If you are wondering how to deworm a new rescue pet safely, you are already doing the … Read more

When I packed my first pet emergency go-bag after our neighbor lost everything in a wildfire, I realized how unprepared most of us are. Natural disasters give you minutes, not hours, to evacuate. A pre-packed go-bag means your dog, cat, or other pet has everything they need to survive when you cannot stop to think. … Read more

When my own dog collapsed last spring, my hands shook so badly I could barely dial the vet. In that moment I realized I had read about pet CPR a dozen times but never practiced it. Knowing how to perform CPR on a dog or cat is one of those skills you hope you never … Read more

I learned the hard way that international pet travel paperwork follows a strict timeline, not a wish list. Six months before I moved from Texas to Germany with my beagle, I called the airline expecting to book and go. The agent asked for a USDA-endorsed health certificate, an EU Pet Animal Health Certificate, an ISO … Read more

Moving abroad with a pet is one of the most rewarding decisions you can make, but the paperwork and waiting periods can catch even seasoned travelers off guard. Pet quarantine rules by country vary enormously, and understanding how the process works before you book a flight can save you thousands of dollars and months of … Read more

Choosing the right size crate or carrier for airline travel comes down to one simple rule: your pet must be able to stand up, turn around, and lie down comfortably inside the container. After helping dozens of friends prepare their dogs and cats for flights over the past five years, I have seen what works … Read more

Knowing how to take a pet’s temperature and read the vital signs can make the difference between catching a health problem early and missing a serious emergency. Our team has spent years working with pet owners who wish they had learned these skills before that midnight trip to the emergency vet. Veterinarians call the three … Read more

Leptospirosis in dogs is a bacterial disease that can destroy the kidneys and liver in a matter of days. Our team has spent years researching canine health topics, and leptospirosis consistently ranks among the most misunderstood preventable diseases dog owners face. If your dog swims, hikes, drinks from puddles, or even sniffs around the backyard … Read more