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Looking for a fresh name for your new dog? Head to the garden! Brimming with beauty and sweetness, flowers are natural namesakes for our canine companions. From tropical islands to mountain meadows to backyard beds, we gathered a bouquet’s worth of flower names for dogs of all shapes and sizes.

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The poinsettia, also known as the Christmas flower, is a vibrant, festive plant that’s often given as a gift during the holiday season. But are poinsettias poisonous to dogs? Despite the common misconception that poinsettias can cause serious or fatal symptoms in dogs, they’re relatively low in toxicity. Ingestion may result in mild digestive upset or drooling. We talked with veterinarians to learn more about the risks of poinsettias to dogs, what to do if your dog eats the plant, and other poisonous holiday plants to avoid.

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Also known as hyperkeratosis or paw pad keratoma, dog corns are—as mentioned earlier—painful, dense lesions that typically form on a dog’s paw pads. “These lesions are characterized by well-defined, raised areas with excess keratin, often taking on a conical shape at the center,” says Dr. Becca Boronat, DVM, a Charleston, South Carolina–based veterinarian at Best Friends Animal Society, a national animal welfare organization.,Jump to section What Are Dog Corns? What Causes Corns in Dogs? Symptoms and Signs of Dog Corns How Vets Diagnose Dog Corns How To Treat Dog Corns How To Prevent Corns in Dogs

Remember the days spent handing out little Valentine’s Day cards to all the kids in your class? The kind you got from the drugstore that came in a pack of 30 and you’d spend an hour picking juuust the right one to give your crush? (Why was it always Simba and Nala from “The Lion King”?) We’re not in elementary school anymore but you can still send a smile to someone special with one of these pet-inspired Valentine’s Day e-cards we created just for you (because we like you, like fur-reals). Download one of the free Valentine’s Day e-cards below and either text, email or DM it to the one who has your heart—no licking that nasty envelope glue required. Or, attach them to these Valentine’s Day cookie grams and pass them out to your pet and all their friends!

From toxic foods to illness to new experiences, we dutifully protect our furry friends from every potential threat that may come their way. And if you live in an area with dangerous weather—like tornadoes—then knowing how to keep pets safe from extreme storms is a priority as well. Here’s everything you need to know about tornado safety, including how to prepare in advance, what action to take once you hear warning sirens, and how to help your pet stay calm and secure during a scary storm.

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