Safety Articles

Spiked coyote-protection vests may add a physical layer over parts of a dog's neck, back and torso, but there is no strong independent evidence showing how much they reduce coyote-attack risk or injury. This evergreen Canada guide separates manufacturer claims from evidence, explains what protective vests can and cannot do, replaces unsupported city risk rankings with current Toronto, Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and provincial guidance, and gives a practical safety plan built around leash control, supervision, attractant reduction and proper coyote-encounter response.

Nevada wildfire preparedness for cats should be built around event-specific emergency alerts and shelter activation, not a permanent Las Vegas pet-friendly shelter list. This September 2026 update removes an unverified Clark County pet-evacuation registration program and static shelter claims, replaces a made-up cat-specific AQI table with current EPA wildfire-smoke guidance, expands the evacuation kit to 7-10 days, corrects the Nevada gabapentin/PMP claim, and adds the real Clark County change that requires microchips for dogs and cats over four months in unincorporated Clark County effective August 4, 2025.