How to keep your pets safe as heat wave grips Philadelphia
This heat wave can quickly turn deadly for our pets, and the warning signs may not be obvious. Tammie Souza reports.
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This heat wave can quickly turn deadly for our pets, and the warning signs may not be obvious. Tammie Souza reports.
Vets emphasize that marijuana edibles often contain other highly poisonous ingredients like chocolate or artificial sweeteners, which can worsen the toxicity for dogs.
Emergency calls to the animal poison control center about dogs eating cannabis products are increasing significantly, now topping about 6,800 calls yearly.
Why do some dogs seem to behave more like cats? PSPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson explains and introduces you to some pets available for adoption in Pennsylvania this week.
Dogs love squeak toys, but they can also be very dangerous for your pets.
Forty-four dogs are now under the care of the Brandywine Valley SPCA after being rescued from a home in Delaware County.
Veterinarians who saved the life of a dog that ingested several socks are urging pet owners to keep an eye on what their pets eat.
Dogs have several ways of showing that they're in pain. A new study shares some signs of pain that owners should look out for.
An abandoned bear cub was rescued from a North Jersey highway this week, and has since been brought safely to the NJ Department of Environmental Protection.
A skunk found in Cherry Hill tested positive for rabies, the Camden County Health Department announced.
Philadelphia City Council has passed a "backyard breeding bill" that will place a three-year suspension on dog breeding by small breeders.
Researchers at the Penn Vet Working Dog Center in South Philadelphia are training dogs to help detect hemangiosarcoma, an often deadly form of canine cancer. Stephanie Stahl reports.
With snow on the way to the Philadelphia region, the winter weather can be dangerous for pets, despite them having fur.
A Delaware County woman is saying goodbye to her beloved dog with the help of a growing trend: end-of-life pet photography.
A Delaware County woman was determined to capture the fading memories of her dying furry best friend, Momma Wiggles. It's known as end-of-life pet photography, and over the last decade, the demand for the service has grown exponentially. CBS News Philadelphia's Joe Holden reports.
Police are warning dog owners in Center City after a pit bull believed to belong to a homeless man was linked to multiple pet attacks. Ross DiMattei reports.
Eight puppies are in the care of a rescue organization after they were found outside a Philadelphia Target store on Friday.
A family is pleading for the safe return of their beloved Yorkshire Terrier after it was taken early Saturday morning outside their home in Strawberry Mansion.
Halloween is on Friday, and veterinarians are warning that the spooky season can be a scary time for pets. Here's how they say you can protect yours. Stephanie Stahl reports.
Anu, a bulldog, has the most common form of canine skin cancer, and she underwent the new radiation therapy that uses radio gel.
The new kind of treatment places radiation directly into cancerous tumors, so there's limited damage to nearby tissue.
A curious cat from Kittanning turned what could have been a travel disaster into a purr-fect adventure, riding 100 miles on the roof of his family's van.
The Empty the Shelter campaign is for all pets six months and older and runs through October 15th.
Did you know soulmates aren't just for human-to-human relationships? A new study shows that many dog owners actually prefer their own pup's company to that of their fellow human friends. Pennsylvania SPCA animal advocate Carol Erickson breaks down the study's results in this week's edition of Pet Project.
The dog rescued with a cheese ball jar stuck on her head has found her forever home.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation.
Sunday brings low humidity, comfy temps and tons of sunshine, but storm chances return this week.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
Saquon Barkley's Malvern home was burglarized early Saturday morning, police say.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation.
Sunday brings low humidity, comfy temps and tons of sunshine, but storm chances return this week.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
Saquon Barkley's Malvern home was burglarized early Saturday morning, police say.
Saquon Barkley's Malvern home was burglarized early Saturday morning, police say.
The FIFA Fan Festival at Lemon Hill closes early Saturday afternoon as severe storms are expected to move into the Philadelphia region.
Philadelphia's FIFA Fan Fest entered its final weekend Friday as thousands of visitors gathered at Lemon Hill despite poor air quality across the region.
Fresh off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lincoln Financial Field is part of another milestone: two Guinness World Records.
A man was pulled from a manhole in Northeast Philadelphia after getting trapped inside Wednesday afternoon.
New age requirements, licensing rules and penalties for violations for e-bikes and electric scooters take effect in New Jersey on Sunday.
For the first time, a federal appeals court ruled the Garden State's weapons ban violates the Second Amendment.
At Stockton University, high school students learn the ins and outs of criminal investigations through scenarios inspired by the hit TV show CSI.
A New Jersey daycare owner is accused of administering melatonin to two children in her care without the consent of their parents.
Somerdale Cold Cuts is temporarily closed after alleged thieves stole copper wires and pipes that supply cold air for the walk-in refrigerator.
Delaware State Police are investigating a death after a man's body was found in a retention pond near Christiana Hospital in Newark.
Body-worn camera videos from the night Kadir Skinner was shot and killed by police in Wilmington, Delaware, were released by state and local officials Thursday.
Attorneys for the family of Kadir Skinner, the 19-year-old shot and killed by Wilmington police, have released new cellphone video.
Delaware State University sophomore Santino Harwood is ready to show off his skills in MLB All-Star Week's HBCU Swingman Classic.
A viral social media trend involving squishy toys is sending a growing number of children to hospital burn units.
Taylor Farms said none of its branded salads or kits contain the iceberg lettuce associated with the outbreak.
Pennsylvania is under a statewide Code Purple air quality alert on Friday because of smoke from the wildfires in Canada and Minnesota. But what does that mean?
A lettuce supplier to fast-food giant Taco Bell has been linked to a nationwide cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands of people, the CDC said.
Pennsylvania will be under a code red air quality alert on Thursday because smoke from wildfires in Canada and Minnesota will create unhealthy levels of pollution for everyone.
While the cyclosporiasis outbreak is concentrated in the Midwest, more cases are popping up in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
While some assume landlords are required to provide air conditioning, the law is not nearly as clear-cut as it is for heat in the winter
New Jersey is set to charge companies whose workers have Medicaid health coverage.
Target is voluntarily recalling two types of baby wipes due to concerns that the products may be contaminated with bacteria that may cause "serious and life-threatening infections," the U.S. Food and Drug Administration said on Friday.
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board says it will begin approving the extended-hours permits for Philadelphia businesses within the next week.
Two top-rated and critically acclaimed restaurants in the Philadelphia area are receiving a new honor.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating two crashes, one of which was fatal, that happened hours apart on I-95 and I-76 in Philadelphia.
An overturned tractor trailer blocked traffic on the southbound lanes of Route 55 after a crash early Monday morning in Gloucester County, New Jersey.
A major rail injection saw service suspensions and delays after a SEPTA Regional Rail train derailed Wednesday in Philadelphia.
Three men died in a plane crash in Maryland Saturday night, police said.
Organizers say they want the FIFA Fan Festival in Philadelphia to be "soccer Coachella" for fans from around the world.
Spain dominated the match, outshooting Argentina 20-3, but couldn't manage a goal in regulation.
Kyle Schwarber hit his major league-leading 33rd home run, fellow All-Star Jesús Luzardo allowed two hits in five strong innings to lead the Phillies past the Mets.
Defenseman Jamie Drysdale's extension is the fourth contract extension Flyers GM Danny Briere has handed out since July 1.
Francisco Alvarez homered twice, Brett Baty also went deep and the New York Mets defeated the Philadelphia Phillies 4-1 in the first major league game following the All-Star break.
More than 400,000 fans experienced the FIFA World Cup in person at Lincoln Financial Field in Philadelphia, but for some, the prices made it impossible to attend.
The actor's agent said he was providing more information following news reports "which contain inaccuracies and outright falsehoods."
Will Ferrell stopped in the Philadelphia area Monday to promote his new Netflix comedy series.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married as they celebrated their wedding with hundreds of guests Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
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Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Meteorologist Tammie Souza has more on the air quality in the Philadelphia area and when we can expect more severe weather this week.
Police are trying to determine who shot four people outside of a Waffle House in Newark early Saturday morning.
Police are searching for a driver they say rammed an officer's police car in Northeast Philly on Saturday night and then took off.
CBS News Philadelphia cameras captured some of the damage left behind in South Jersey after strong storms swept through the area.
Sunday brings low humidity, comfy temps, tons of sunshine. A great day to get outside and enjoy. Andrew Kozak has the forecast.