Summer is here, and many people are taking their dogs to the pool or beach to stay cool. But whether your dog is a longtime swimmer or just dipping his paw into the water for the first time, it’s ...

Does Your Dog Really Need a Life Vest When Swimming? Vets Weigh In originally appeared on Parade Pets. Since so many dogs come in each summer with near-drowning incidents, veterinarians recommend a ...

Drowning is a leading cause of death in children - but it can be prevented with a life jacket. And not just any life jacket, but one that properly fits. Erin Summa, the health promotion coordinator at ...

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Officials at St. Pete Fire Rescue will hand out free life jackets to people at Northwest Pool Wednesday. Living in Florida, we know how crucial water safety is. Having a life ...

Maria Azzurra Volpe is a Newsweek Life & Trends reporter based in London, U.K. Her focus is reporting on everyday life topics and trending stories. She has covered Pet Care and Wildlife stories ...

BROWARD COUNTY, Fla. — Florida leads the nation in child drownings. We are surrounded by beautiful bodies of water and it’s why swim safety is more than a story. It’s a priority for us. In this “Swim ...

AUSTIN (KXAN) — Families eager to hit pools and lakes this Memorial Day weekend will see a new push for water safety. In an effort to reduce the drowning rate in Central Texas, 18 billboards have been ...

With this week’s heat wave sending scores of Macomb County residents to area beaches and pools, Huron-Clinton Metroparks is offering free swimming lessons to youngsters and life jackets for adults and ...