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Category - Pet Safety

Brachycephalic Breeds: Keeping Your Pets Safe

July 20, 2026 Pet Paradise
Brachycephalic Breeds
Flat-faced dog breeds are known for their adorably scrunched features and affectionate personalities. But beneath that squishy charm, there are unique medical challenges that every pet parent should understand. Otherwise known as "brachycephalic," these breeds have shortened skulls and compressed upper airways that can make breathing harder, especially in hot or stressful conditions.
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Helping Your Pet Handle Fireworks and Thunderstorms

June 29, 2026
Be Prepared for Fireworks
Summer is officially here, and that means the return of sunny days, outdoor fun, and fireworks. From holiday festivities to afternoon thunderstorms, there is no shortage of loud noises and flashing lights that your pet may have to contend with. For many pets, fireworks and thunder can cause severe fear and anxiety.
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Dog Days of Summer: How to Wag Safely This Season

May 21, 2026 Kalei Burgess
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Summer is the time for outdoor adventures, late nights with friends, and vacations you’ve looked forward to all year long. However, even though this season is full of tail-wagging fun, the extra heat can pose significant risks for our four-legged friends.
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Brachycephalic Breeds: Keeping Your Pet Safe

June 17, 2025 Jocelyn Michaud, CVT
Brachycephalic Breeds
Flat-faced dog breeds are known for their adorably scrunched features and affectionate personalities. But beneath that squishy charm, there are unique medical challenges that every pet parent should understand. Otherwise known as "brachycephalic," these breeds have shortened skulls and compressed upper airways that can make breathing harder, especially in hot or stressful conditions.
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Welcome Your Puppy Home with These Safety Tips

December 19, 2024 Kalei Burgess
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Did you wake up to find a new four-legged friend under the Christmas tree? Adding a new pet to the pack is a paw-some way to bring extra joy to the holiday season, but it’s important to know that this gift requires year-round care and lifestyle changes. To best help your pet adapt to their new home and fit right into the family as the newest four-legged member, we’ve put together our top tips on how to help ensure the transition is as smooth as paw-sible.
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Meet Our Veterinary Authors

Our Veterinarians are at the center of everything we do at Pet Paradise + NewDay Veterinary Care. They not only inform our resort operations, vet clinics, science-backed dog training and the way we groom our dogs, but they also contribute to our articles for medical accuracy and insight.

Dr Clay Hellner DVM

Dr. Clay Hellner, Chief Medical Officer

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Dr. Karen O'Connor, Regional Veterinary Medical Director

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