Topic and Activity: Trail Health & First-Aid

• Dogpacking 101: Getting Started
• Articles

Essentials to Pack in Your Dog’s First Aid Kit

• Dogpacking 101: Getting Started
• Articles

Should Your Dog Wear a Backpack? Know These Guidelines!

• Anatomy
• Articles

Dog Paw Anatomy and Footpad Care for Outdoor Adventures

• Trail Health & First-Aid
• Articles

How to Protect Your Dog’s Paws on Outdoor Adventures

• Trail Health & First-Aid
• Articles

16 Holiday Foods, Plants and Other Items That Are Toxic to Dogs

• For Veterinarians
• Articles

Is Pet Insurance Actually Worth It for Your Dog?

Here are considerations to help you make the best decision for you and your dog.

• Environment & Wildlife
• Articles

Porcupine Encounters: How to Safeguard Your Dog

Learn how to prevent porcupine encounters and what to do if your dog gets quilled by a porcupine.

• Environment & Wildlife
• Guides (PDFs)

CDC’s Safety Poster for Dog Owners: Cyanobacteria

Check out this printer-friendly information sheet on the risks of blue-green algae blooms, from the Center for Disease Control.

• Environment & Wildlife
• Guides (PDFs)

Cyanobacterial Blooms: CDC’s Reference Poster for Veterinarians

Clinical information for veterinarians on the effect of harmful algal blooms on dogs. Source: Center for Disease Control

• Environment & Wildlife
• Articles

What Every Dog Owner Should Know About Harmful Algal Blooms

Learn about life-threatening toxins produced by marine and freshwater algae including blue-green algae, when to keep your dog out of the water and what to do if your dog is exposed.