1. South Carolina

To be honest, this state is not the best place to stay if you have a dog, and there are several reasons that make us say this.

First of all, let’s say that you are a veterinarian in South Carolina, and at your clinic arrives a dog that is not in the best condition. After examination, you conclude that there are certain signs of abuse.

You might think that now is the time to report this incident. Well, this is not the case in this state. South Carolina doesn’t require their veterinarians to report any suspected animal abuse or cruelty.

Another big red flag when talking about animal safety is that people who were convicted of animal abuse in the past are still allowed to own another pet!

Now, the statistics about the health of the dogs in the Palmetto State are also not the happiest. South Carolina is still in the top 10 states that have the most pets that are heartworm-positive, according to the American Heartworm Society. More than that, canine influenza (dog flu) cases are blooming, and this disease is very contagious, having the ability to spread freely between dogs that were not vaccinated.

If you plan to own a dog in South Carolina, you should also be aware of the heat wave. During the summer, the temperatures rise quickly, the weather is very hot, and this can put the health of your dog in danger. The most common problem is that your little buddy can burn its paws when walking on the hot concrete.