https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/The basics of caring for a new pet, explained clearly.enMon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMThttps://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/what-to-do-if-your-pet-swallowed-something-toxic/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/what-to-do-if-your-pet-swallowed-something-toxic/Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTThe ASPCA's four steps for a suspected poisoning, what an Animal Poison Control call involves, and why a pet that seems fine still needs a call.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/warm-weather-safety-for-dogs-and-cats/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/warm-weather-safety-for-dogs-and-cats/Sun, 18 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAVMA guidance on warm-weather risks for pets: water and shade, cooler walk times, hot pavement, yard hazards, and the signs of heat stress that need a vet.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-to-report-a-pet-food-problem-to-the-fda/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-to-report-a-pet-food-problem-to-the-fda/Sat, 17 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTFDA says pet food and treat complaints go through the Safety Reporting Portal; no animal has to be sick, and lot number and use-by date matter most.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/car-safety-for-pets-heat-cold-and-restraints/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/car-safety-for-pets-heat-cold-and-restraints/Fri, 16 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAVMA data on how fast a parked car heats up, why cracked windows don't help, and how to restrain a dog or cat while driving.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/cold-weather-safety-for-dogs-and-cats/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/cold-weather-safety-for-dogs-and-cats/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow cold is too cold for pets, signs of hypothermia and frostbite, and AVMA and AAHA winter safety steps for walks, cars, antifreeze, and de-icers.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/core-vs-noncore-vaccines-for-dogs-and-cats/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/core-vs-noncore-vaccines-for-dogs-and-cats/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhich vaccines AAHA and AAFP guidelines call core for every dog and cat, which depend on lifestyle, the 2024 leptospirosis update, and what to ask.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/heartworm-prevention-year-round/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/heartworm-prevention-year-round/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow heartworms spread, why FDA and the American Heartworm Society urge year-round prevention, why dogs are tested first, and how heartworm differs in cats.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-many-litter-boxes-does-a-cat-need/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-many-litter-boxes-does-a-cat-need/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhat feline guidelines say about litter boxes: one per cat plus one, sizing at 1.5 times the cat's length, placement, litter type, and how often to clean.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-to-use-flea-and-tick-products-safely/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-to-use-flea-and-tick-products-safely/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTEPA and AVMA guidance on applying flea and tick products correctly, why dog products can harm cats, how to remove a tick, and what to do after a reaction.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/is-your-dog-overweight-body-condition-score/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/is-your-dog-overweight-body-condition-score/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTHow the WSAVA 9-point body condition score works, the rib, waist, and tummy checks you can do at home, and what a lifelong feeding study found in dogs.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/when-to-spay-or-neuter-your-pet/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/when-to-spay-or-neuter-your-pet/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTASPCA and Cornell guidance on spay and neuter timing for dogs and cats, the health and behavior reasons, common myths, and a recovery checklist for home.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/houseplants-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/houseplants-toxic-to-cats-and-dogs/Wed, 14 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTFDA and ASPCA guidance on plants most dangerous to pets, why true lilies are an emergency for cats, sago palm risks, and plants that cause milder upset.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/pet-dental-care-basics/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/pet-dental-care-basics/Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAVMA guidance on dental disease in dogs and cats, warning signs to watch for, why cleanings need anesthesia, and how to care for teeth at home.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/foods-that-are-toxic-to-dogs-and-cats/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/foods-that-are-toxic-to-dogs-and-cats/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTASPCA Poison Control's list of people foods pets should not eat, why chocolate, grapes, onions, and xylitol are risky, and what to do if a pet eats one.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-pet-microchips-work/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/how-pet-microchips-work/Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAVMA and AAHA answers on what a pet microchip is, what it stores, how it is implanted, what it costs, and the registration step many owners miss.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/what-us-rules-say-about-flying-with-your-dog/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/what-us-rules-say-about-flying-with-your-dog/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTWhat the CDC Dog Import Form actually requires, how long it stays valid, and the extra steps for dogs arriving from high-risk rabies countries.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/what-to-do-in-your-pets-first-week-home/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/what-to-do-in-your-pets-first-week-home/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTA first-week checklist for a new pet from AVMA and CDC guidance: research lifespan and size before adopting, plan the vet visit, and set hygiene habits.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/reading-a-pet-food-label-what-aafco-requires/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/reading-a-pet-food-label-what-aafco-requires/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTA guide to the required parts of a pet food label, including the nutritional adequacy statement and guaranteed analysis, based on AAFCO and FDA guidance.https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/a-daily-care-checklist-for-new-pet-owners/https://howlane.com/pet-care-plain/a-daily-care-checklist-for-new-pet-owners/Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTA daily and seasonal pet care checklist from CDC, AVMA and ASPCA guidance: handwashing, litter box and waste cleanup, vaccines, emergency readiness.