For many pet owners, taking their furry companions on car rides can be a source of joy and adventure. However, for some pets, the experience can be marred by the unpleasant symptoms of motion sickness. Understanding why pets get carsick and implementing strategies to alleviate discomfort can help make car rides a more enjoyable experience for both pets and their owners.
Continue readingSo, it’s time to travel with your pet. Whether your trip is planned or unexpected, why is it important that temperatures matter? Simply put, extreme weather outside your door or at any place you stop along the way or at your destination can put your pet at great risk when traveling, especially when flying.
Continue readingIf you are a pet owner, sooner or later, you will need to transport your pet, either with or without you. Pet owners take vacations; they relocate to new countries; they rescue disadvantaged pets. In all cases, there are 2 important questions to ask: what do I need to do and what is the cost to ship my pet dog, cat or other animal?
Continue readingHere’s the skinny: healthier pets are better travelers. Getting your pet in shape to travel will require lots of lead time, so start changing feeding habits early on.
Continue readingTraveling with a pet can be daunting, especially the first time you both leave home. Whether you are driving or flying, travel can be either stressful or fun and exciting. Wouldn’t it be nice if your pet understood what was going on and did not shadow you, looking unsure and anxious as soon as you pull out your suitcase?
Continue readingWinter weather is either on its way, or already here depending on where you live. With winter comes snow and freezing temperatures, so it’s time to prepare yourselves and your pets for the new season. While the weather outside is frightful, these winter pet tips can keep your precious pets snug, safe, and warm.
Continue readingGetting an airline compliant pet carrier or crate is crucial so as not to be rejected at check in. If you and your pet are planning to ride in a car or fly in the cabin of an aircraft, the first thing you need to do is measure your pet.
Continue readingOctober marks the beginning of fall. This means cool nights, colder temperatures, and who can forget, Halloween! It is a time for our kids to become two legged monsters, ghouls, superheroes, and princesses, to enjoy friends, trick-or-treating and lots of candy. But what about our four legged kids?
Continue readingWhether the event is New Years Eve, Fourth of July or just a celebration, fireworks, flashing lights and loud booms can be pretty scary for many cats and dogs. So how do you keep your pet calm on July 4th amidst all the noise and flashes of light?
Continue readingWho wouldn’t love to travel better with their dog? It only seems natural that our four-legged companions travel alongside us in our journeys, whether small or large. However, travelling with a canine may seem quite intimidating and it really is a test of their obedience and skills. So, how can training your dog to travel make your trips smoother and more fun for everyone?
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