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Short, sourced posts from the Editorial team. General information, not veterinary advice, and not reviewed by a licensed veterinarian.
Do ticks stop in winter? What CDC and URI say about New England thawsAdult blacklegged ticks can be active any day above freezing. What that means for dog walks in November through March.
2026-10-20The three-minute after-walk routine for salty, icy sidewalksASPCA Poison Control tips for paws, ice melts and antifreeze, plus the winter fact about lost dogs.
2026-10-20Who feeds the pets if you cannot get home? Build a buddy systemReady.gov says to plan for a neighbor or relative to care for or evacuate your pets. How to set it up before a storm.
2026-10-20
2026-10-20The three-minute after-walk routine for salty, icy sidewalksASPCA Poison Control tips for paws, ice melts and antifreeze, plus the winter fact about lost dogs.
2026-10-20Who feeds the pets if you cannot get home? Build a buddy systemReady.gov says to plan for a neighbor or relative to care for or evacuate your pets. How to set it up before a storm.
2026-10-20
Have a plan before the emergencyPawLine gives calm triage and first-aid steps, helps you find nearby vet clinics, and keeps your pet’s profile and notes ready to share.Be ready before it is an emergency. Free to download. Try it free, no payment info needed, then decide after the trial.What is PawLine? An AI-powered pet health app whose answers draw on published veterinary research, including sources like PubMed. Ask health questions any hour, get emergency triage and first-aid steps, set medication reminders, keep a profile and daily notes for each pet and email them to your vet, and find nearby vets. Try it free for 30 days with no payment info needed; after the trial, continued access is an in-app purchase (weekly or yearly). Guidance only, not a diagnosis.