Vivvo CMS 4.0 http://www.safetyissues.com/site/ ©2007 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/files.php?file=banner_450_255680058.jpg http://www.safetyissues.com/site/ http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/natural_disaster_safety_-_establishing_an_emergency_plan_for_you.html Animals/Pets Sat, 10 Sep 2011 23:55:00 -0600 Hurricane season is upon us once again, and all dog owners should have a disaster plan in place for their pets. I've never been through a hurricane with my dog, but I did experience a house fire with her, and it was horrific. I'd never even considered having a plan in place in case of a fire, let alone a hurricane or other natural disaster, but that night I vowed to never be without one again. If you are the victim of a natural disaster or a house fire and don't have a plan, you may not have a chance to escape without some tragedy. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/bee-toxic_pesticide_killed_german_bees_but_is_safe_in_america.html Animals/Pets Sat, 15 Jan 2011 01:01:00 -0700 As we have detailed in a number of stories, a pesticide (clothianidin) produced by Bayer may be responsible, at least in part, for the precipitous decline of the bee population in the last few years. The pesticide was approved on the basis of a study that the EPA knew to be faulty. There is little evidence supporting Bayer's claim that clothianidin is safe (and a growing stack of evidence that it isn't). Bayer's response to all the negative press surrounding clothianidin: go into spin mode. But the company's recent blog post on clothianidin's safety is itself full of holes. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/exotic_pets_can_make_kids_ill.html Animals/Pets Wed, 08 Oct 2008 08:25:00 -0600 Exotic pets may expose young children to higher risks of disease and injuries than traditional household pets, according to the American Academy of Pediatricians in a new study published in their medical journal, Pediatrics. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/do_abused_cows_yield_unsafe_food_products.html Animals/Pets Wed, 30 Jan 2008 23:00:00 -0700 The Humane Society of the United States released a video Wednesday, showing various abuses on dairy cows done by workers in a California slaughterhouse, in possible violation of federal and state statutes. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/keeping_your_pet_safe_this_halloween.html Animals/Pets Sun, 10 Oct 2010 14:30:00 -0600 Halloween may be fun for the kids, but your pets may not enjoy it. People often make animals the targets of their not-so-gentle pranks during Halloween. All the noise and unaccustomed activity may upset your pets and once agitated, they can become difficult to control. Here are some tips to keep your pet safe: http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/having_shark_fin_soup_or_clam_chowder.html Animals/Pets Wed, 10 Oct 2007 04:25:00 -0600 The intentional hunting of sharks, primarily for shark fin soup, appears to have drastically reduced shellfish populations such that clam chowder, the American soup favorite, http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/is_microchip_safe_for_your_pet.html Animals/Pets Sun, 23 Sep 2007 06:25:00 -0600 Millions of pets are lost every year. Many of them are surrendered to animal welfare organizations, but only few of them (an estimated 14% for dogs; 4% for cats) are ever reunited with their owners. The major reason for the failure to get them back home is the inability to identify the pets. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/carriage_horses_should_they_be_banned.html Animals/Pets Sun, 16 Sep 2007 21:25:00 -0600 A carriage horse at New York’s Central Park slammed into a tree and died Friday, Sept. 14, causing animal-rights activists to renew their campaign to eliminate the presence of horses in frenetic New York City streets. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/gorillas_are_critically_endangered_species.html Animals/Pets Thu, 13 Sep 2007 20:25:00 -0600 The Western Gorilla, the most common specie among the great apes, has been classified as ‘critically endangered’ by the World Conservation Union, a Swiss-based group more known by its initials IUCN, in its 2007 Red List of Threatened Species report released Wednesday, Sept. 12. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/polar_bear_populations_thinning.html Animals/Pets Sun, 09 Sep 2007 18:20:00 -0600 If you want to see polar bears in the wild, you better plan on going to Alaska soon. Government scientists announced Friday that they believe two-thirds of the world’s polar bears will be killed off by 2050, and the animal will entirely disappear from Alaska. They would be one more addition to the long list of animal and plant species falling victim to global warming. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/nairobi_wildlife_may_be_disappearing.html Animals/Pets Sat, 08 Sep 2007 18:20:00 -0600 A study conducted by the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) warned Friday, Sept. 7, that wild animals are disappearing from the Nairobi National Park, Kenya’s oldest and most well-known game reserve. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/dogfighting_promoter_to_face_charges.html Animals/Pets Fri, 24 Aug 2007 07:15:00 -0600 State charges for violation of the Virginia law against dogfighting may soon be filed against Michael Vick, according to the prosecutor investigating the dogfighting allegations against the Atlanta Falcons quarterback and three other co-defendants. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/dog_rescue_incident_shows_need_for_stiffer_law.html Animals/Pets Sun, 19 Aug 2007 20:15:00 -0600 A dog owner in Toronto found himself at the receiving end of animal lovers’ wrath. The owner had allegedly left the Rottweiler in a locked SUV. An animal cruelty investigator found the dog overheating in the sweltering vehicle, smashed the window and rescued the dog. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/pet_health_tips.html Animals/Pets Sun, 29 May 2005 13:00:00 -0600 Families are outdoors a lot during this season and since 92 percent of pet owners consider their pet part of the family, Fido and Fifi often join in the festivities. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/annual_shots_endanger_your_pet_s_health.html Animals/Pets Sat, 30 Apr 2005 22:55:00 -0600 Is it time for your pet’s annual shots again? You may wish to think twice. Now, many veterinarian experts claim that most yearly vaccines for dogs and cats are a waste of money -- and potentially deadly. Why? http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/avoid_deer_crashes.html Animals/Pets Tue, 31 May 2005 00:50:00 -0600 You are driving along on a long winding road in the country. Out of the corner of your eye, you see a flash in your bright headlights. You feel a bang as your car crashes. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/safe_dog_handling.html Animals/Pets Fri, 29 Apr 2005 13:50:00 -0600 Dogs can definitely be man’s best friend. Biyou, a three-year-old half Australian shepherd/half wolf from Richmond Dale, Ohio, saved her owner from drowning in an icy creek and freezing from exposure. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/bad_pets.html Animals/Pets Thu, 28 Feb 2002 11:45:00 -0700 If your children had a choice, they would have a tiger instead of a dog or house cat as the family pet. Well, now days, you can buy almost anything on the Internet or even at local flea markets. But should you? http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/take_a_bite_out_of_dog_bites.html Animals/Pets Tue, 31 Dec 2002 15:00:00 -0700 Man’s best friend can become a vicious beast. Dogs bite more than 4.7 million people each year with over 60% of those bite victims being children. The remainder of dog bite victims are mostly made up of elderly people and home service workers such mail carriers and meter readers. http://www.safetyissues.com/site/animals_pets/evacuating_your_family_pet.html Animals/Pets Wed, 30 Jan 2002 06:00:00 -0700 Getting your family to safety is the most important thing you have to do during an emergency. One of the most important members of your family though is your cat or dog. But how do you evacuate your animal during an emergency? SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles