SafetyIssues Personal and Public Safety News Articles: Animals/Pets Natural Disaster Safety - Establishing an Emergency Plan for Your Dog ================================================================================ Courtesy of Pawnation on 09/11/11 12:55:00 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. Bee-Toxic Pesticide Killed German Bees, But Is Safe in America ================================================================================ Courtesy of FastCompany on 01/15/11 02:01:00 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. Exotic Pets Can Make Kids Ill ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 10/08/08 09:25:00 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. Do Abused Cows Yield Unsafe Food Products? ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 01/31/08 12:00:00 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. Keeping Your Pet Safe This Halloween ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 10/10/10 03:30:00 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: Having Shark Fin Soup or Clam Chowder? ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 10/10/07 05:25:00 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, Is Microchip Safe for Your Pet? ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 09/23/07 07:25:00 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. Carriage Horses: Should They Be Banned? ================================================================================ ~ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 09/16/07 10:25:00 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. Gorillas Are Critically Endangered Species ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 09/13/07 09:25:00 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. Polar Bear Populations Thinning ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 09/09/07 07:20:00 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. Nairobi Wildlife May Be Disappearing ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 09/08/07 07:20:00 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. Dogfighting Promoter To Face Charges ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 08/24/07 08:15:00 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. Dog Rescue Incident Shows Need for Stiffer Law ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 08/19/07 09:15:00 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. Pet Health Tips ================================================================================ Staff Writer on 05/29/05 02:00:00 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. Annual Shots Endanger Your Pet’s Health ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 04/30/05 11:55:00 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? Avoid Deer Crashes ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 05/31/05 01:50:00 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. Safe Dog Handling ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 04/29/05 02:50:00 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. Bad Pets ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 02/28/02 12:45:00 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? Take a Bite Out of Dog Bites ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 12/31/02 04:00:00 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. Evacuating Your Family Pet ================================================================================ Staff writer for safetyissues.com on 01/30/02 07:00:00 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?